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Anita Kaloshi

Brooklyn,NY

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Intern

Talking Works
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Supported clients in crisis situations by providing immediate intervention and referrals to appropriate services.
  • Established rapport with diverse populations, fostering trust and open communication during sessions.
  • Assessed risk factors such as suicidality or self-harm behaviors to ensure client safety during time-sensitive situations.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Improved parent-child relationships through facilitating family therapy sessions focused on communication and understanding.
  • Assisted children in developing healthy self-esteem through targeted therapeutic activities that fostered positive self-concept formation.

Mental Health Intern

The Jewish Board
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

Learning Lab Instructor

NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Promoted and participated in open and effective communication and support with team.
  • Provided community education and outreach presentations in compliance with grant requirements
  • Planned, organized and implemented planned curriculum for youth program activities.
  • Provided tutoring and advised to individuals and groups of students.

Teaching Artist

EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Planned and executed activities to promote team-building, social and emotional development.
  • Choreographed four dance numbers for school's recital.

Group Mentor

EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted youth with daily activities, including homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy
  • Scheduled activities, including mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Youth Facilitator

HUDSON GUILD
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Maintained calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth.


General Counselor

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Helped at-risk youths in low-income areas by guiding, mentoring and counseling, as well as encouraging each to achieve personal and spiritual goals


Education

Master of Science - MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Fordham University
New York, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Fort Hamilton High School
Brooklyn, NY
06.2016

Skills

  • Intake Interviewing
  • Bilingual in Albanian and English
  • Conflict Management
  • Progress Reporting
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Emotional Support
  • Group Counseling
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • CBT Techniques

Timeline

Mental Health Intern

Talking Works
01.2024 - 05.2024

Mental Health Intern

The Jewish Board
10.2022 - 01.2023

Learning Lab Instructor

NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES
01.2021 - 08.2021

Teaching Artist

EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE
09.2019 - 04.2020

Group Mentor

EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE
09.2018 - 08.2019

Youth Facilitator

HUDSON GUILD
01.2018 - 06.2018

General Counselor

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS
06.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Science - MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York

High School Diploma -

Fort Hamilton High School

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