Annette Macina
Davie,Fl
Summary
Empathetic therapist with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
West Care
05.2022 - Current
- Provide evidence-based counseling for clients with substance use and mental health disorders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to tailor interventions and support systems that enhance patient recovery
- Develop and facilitate workshops on harm reduction, overdose prevention, and the impact of trauma on addiction
- Advocated for clients in various settings, including court hearings, family meetings, and community resource negotiations
- Specialized in trauma-informed therapy approaches, including EMDR and CBT, to assist clients with complex trauma backgrounds
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans through motivational interviewing and patient-centered communication.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
Recovery Navigator/ CRPS
South Florida Wellness Network, Inc
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assertive outreach to individuals suffering from substance use/ mental health disorders
- Advocated for clients in various settings, including court hearings, family meetings, and community resource negotiations
- Educated families and clients on addiction and recovery processes, enhancing community support for ongoing rehabilitation efforts
- Task supervisor for FAU interns.
Graduate Student Clinician
South Florida Wellness Network, Inc.
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Utilize different therapeutic modalities to assess readiness to change and provide therapeutic intervention
- Clinical-level therapeutic interventions to clients at Henderson and Gulf Coast mental health residential
- Provided therapeutic services to DJJ BURP youth
- Task supervisor for FAU interns
- Proven leadership skills.
BSW Intern
Rebel Recovery
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Case Management
- Peer Support
- Assertive outreach to individuals suffering from substance use/ mental health disorders.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Social Work/Addiction Studies
Florida Atlantic University
Boca, FL01.2022
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca, FL01.2020
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Relapse Prevention Planning
- Patient and Family Education
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Grief counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- Self-Harm Prevention
Certification
- RCSWI, Florida
- EMDR Trained Therapist
- Seeking Safety
- Relapse Prevention
Additionalinformation
ASWB exam passed on 01/04/2023 supervision hours complete on 10/15/2024.
MCAP-Pending exam scheduled for 09/05/2024.
Courses of interest
- Substance Use Disorders in Social Work (SOW 4700)
- Profession of Social Work (SOW 3302)
- Human Behavior and Social Environment 1 (SOW 4101)
- Human Behavior and Social Environment 2 (SOW 4102)
- Family Violence (SOW 4141)
- Social Work Practice with Individuals (SOW 4300)
- Issues in Counseling Women (SOW 4357)
- Social Work and Positive Well-Being (SOW 4802)
- Spiritual Dimensions of Social Work Practice (SOW 4844)
- Human Behavior and Social Environment 1 (SOW 6105)
- Human Behavior and Social Environment 2 (SOW 6106)
- Social Work and Trauma (SOW 6116)
- Social Work and Positive Well-Being (SOW 6156)
- Conflict Resolution (SOW 6158)
- Case Management (SOW 6349)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
West Care
05.2022 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
South Florida Wellness Network, Inc.
08.2021 - 04.2022
Recovery Navigator/ CRPS
South Florida Wellness Network, Inc
01.2021 - 05.2022
BSW Intern
Rebel Recovery
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Social Work/Addiction Studies
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Florida Atlantic University
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