ANDREA LOSITO
Howard Beach,NY
Summary
Hard-working and empathetic Creative Arts Therapist, with years of experience in public and community-based mental health. I aim to leverage my knowledge of treatment planning, psychological counseling skills, the value of art-making, supervisory skills, and a passion for client advocacy to empower and serve this population. Frequently praised as detail-oriented and thorough by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your organization achieve its mission.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LCAT II
NYC Health + Hospitals South Brooklyn Health
Brooklyn, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct Creative Arts Therapy groups and activities
- Assess patients' performance and needs individually and in a group setting
- Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide effective and quality patient care
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and document progress
- Manage department's art materials and supplies.
Assistant Director
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
Old Bethpage, NY
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Under the supervision of the Operations Director, responsible for the overall management and supervision of two PROS programs, HCBS adult and children's services, CFTSS, and CORE services
- Supervised clinicians across mental health disciplines for task supervision
- Clinical supervision for state licensure of a recent Art Therapy graduate
- Planned and coordinated events for staff and individuals served
- Monthly program billing
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings across departments and agencies
- A member of the Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council
- Training and onboarding of new staff
- Staffed After-Hours Crisis Line 24/7
- Ensured compliance across staff
- Reviewed policy and procedure and ensured compliance and efficacy across programs
- Facilitated bi-weekly staff and clinical meetings
- Set procedures for programs under my supervision.
Senior Recovery Coach, Terry's Place PROS
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
Old Bethpage, NY
10.2021 - 08.2022
- All assigned responsibilities below, in addition to:
- Direct supervision of clinicians and staff members
- Devised quarterly group schedules
- Coordinated referrals and admissions
- Managed care authorizations
- Assisted in audits and recertifications.
- Mentored new Recovery Coaches, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
- Encouraged clients' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
Recovery Coach, Terry's Place PROS
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
Old Bethpage, NY
07.2019 - 10.2021
- All assigned responsibilities below, in addition to: Maintained a caseload of 14-27 clients
- Devised and reviewed/updated treatment plans utilizing a person-centered approach
- Rendered in-person and remote group and individual therapy sessions.
- Encouraged clients' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD)
DOH Community Services
Old Bethpage, NY
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Works one-on-one with an elderly client with Alzheimer's Disease on developing fulfilling hobbies and meaningful social connection.
Group Leader
Terry's Place PROS
Old Bethpage, NY
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Facilitated group art therapy sessions for individuals ranging in age and cognitive functioning
- Recorded daily group and individual notes documenting each session, and progress notes monthly
- Planned art therapy directives and interventions for sessions with varying focuses and desired outcomes
- Attended twice-weekly treatment team meetings to coordinate client treatment.
- Encouraged clients' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
HCBS Direct Support Provider
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
Old Bethpage, NY
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide a variety of supports to individuals in their homes and/or communities.
Art Therapy Intern, Terry's Place PROS
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
Old Bethpage, NY
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Student intern at an OMH-licensed PROS program
- Provided group therapy sessions to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness aged 18 to 70+ years old
- Maintained daily documentation of group sessions
- Weekly supervision with licensed on-site Art Therapist in order to process client artwork/interactions
- Wrote monthly progress notes for caseload of one individual.
Art Therapy Intern
Shema Kolainu-Hear Our Voices
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Student intern at school for children on the Autism spectrum
- Provide both group and individual therapy sessions to children aged 3 to 11 years old
- Write bi-annual progress notes for each client
- Work with teachers and school staff to ensure consistent treatment and adherence to behavior plans
- Weekly supervision with licensed on-site Art Therapist in order to process client artwork/interactions and obtain feedback.
Assistant Habilitation Specialist
The Shield Institute
Bayside, NY
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted Habilitation Specialist with day-to-day duties at an OPWDD day habilitation program
- Assisted clients with feeding, toileting, and ambulation.
Habilitation Specialist
AABR
College Point, NY
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Supervised staff of three in fitness-oriented and recreational groups
- Developed treatment plans and conducted daily documentation.
In-Home Respite Care Specialist
Sick Kids Need Involved People (S.K.I.P.)
New York, NY
04.2009 - 02.2010
- Assisted family in the care-taking of their child with severe developmental disability
- Reinforced ADL skills with a focus on health and hygiene habits while engaging in interactive play to foster independence.
Education
MPS Art Therapy -
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.2019
BFA Illustration -
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.2012
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Building rapport
- Group therapy facilitation
- Individual Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)-NYS Office of the Professions
- Registered Art Therapist (ATR)-Art Therapy Credentials Board
Timeline
LCAT II
NYC Health + Hospitals South Brooklyn Health
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
08.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Recovery Coach, Terry's Place PROS
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
10.2021 - 08.2022
Recovery Coach, Terry's Place PROS
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
07.2019 - 10.2021
Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD)
DOH Community Services
05.2019 - 06.2020
HCBS Direct Support Provider
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
11.2018 - 06.2019
Group Leader
Terry's Place PROS
05.2018 - 07.2019
Art Therapy Intern, Terry's Place PROS
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises, Inc.
09.2017 - 05.2018
Art Therapy Intern
Shema Kolainu-Hear Our Voices
09.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Habilitation Specialist
The Shield Institute
10.2013 - 03.2014
Habilitation Specialist
AABR
01.2013 - 03.2013
In-Home Respite Care Specialist
Sick Kids Need Involved People (S.K.I.P.)
04.2009 - 02.2010
MPS Art Therapy -
School of Visual Arts
BFA Illustration -
School of Visual Arts