Quality-oriented professional with 3+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of outpatient care, treatment planning, and clinical services. Aiming to leverage skills to successfully fill the position of clinician at BeEmbodied.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Jericho Road Community Health Center
Buffalo, NY
10.2021 - Current
Provided trauma-informed psychoeducation and therapy through several modalities to refugee and other under-served populations in the community
Coordinated with medical providers and care coordinators to assist in meeting client needs
Collaborated with clients to complete treatment plans that align with their specific therapeutic goals
Completed EMDR training through the Trauma Institute over a period of six months.
INTEGRATED SENIOR COUNSELOR II
Horizon Health Services
Buffalo, NY
01.2019 - 09.2021
Utilized a wide range of scales to assess, diagnose, and collaboratively develop treatment plans with patients experiencing various mental health and substance use concerns
Facilitated integrated groups on a wide range of therapeutic topics
Coordinated with numerous social service agencies, legal entities, and medical practices to ensure continuity of care
Implemented therapeutic interventions from multiple modalities of treatment to help clients achieve their unique, self- identified treatment goals
Supervised a MSW intern for 8 months both in-person and virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSW INTERN
INTERN
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2018 - 12.2018
Collaborated with other professionals as a member of a mental health interdisciplinary team
Performed psychosocial assessments, treatment planning sessions, and evidence based treatment sessions with veterans experiencing diverse mental health diagnoses
Co-facilitated and coordinated CBT and mindfulness group therapy sessions
Shadowed LCSW supervisor at the Trauma Recovery Program as well as in individual sessions focused on Cognitive Processing Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression
BSW Intern
Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
08.2017 - 12.2017
Conducted psychosocial assessments and completed safety plans with the SPMI population
Performed intake assessments in the Emergency Department alongside MSWs and other Mental Health Professionals
Facilitated daily group therapy on recovery-focused topics
Co-facilitated sessions with family therapy sessions
Conducted individual sessions as needed with patients in crisis
Formulated discharge plans for each patient, including applicable resources related to treatment goals
Education
Music Education/Business
SUNY POTSDAM CRANE SCHOOL oF MUSIC
Potsdam, NY
Master of Social Work -
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, Fl
12.2018
Bachelor of Social Work -
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, Fl
12.2017
Skills
EMDR Trained
Fluent in Spanish (reading and writing excellent, speaking fair)
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