Aracelis Thompson
Westchester,NY
Summary
4 + years of experience in the Mental Health field in a current position as a Clinical Art Therapist under a limited permit. Experienced in providing Individual/Family Counseling, Crisis Management, Substance Use OASAS Treatment, and ABA therapy for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. This has allowed development for valuable skills in creating individualized treatment plans for diverse populations. Dedicated to improving clients' well-being evident through consistently maintaining appointments and helping clients to overcome challenges to achieve their objectives. Assessments are conducted as necessary in order to meet the needs of each client. Searching to continue contributing to various populations using Art Therapy under a limited permit, enhance clinical skills, and become as asset to a clinical team better serving clients to improve their overall quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Art Therapist/ Case Manager
Argus Community
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed crisis situations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring client safety and continuity of care.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions of 15-18 clients to promote positive behavior change, increased mental health awareness, and chemical dependence effects for clients under the OASAS and OMH guidelines in an intensive outpatient treatment setting for adults.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
Community Psychiatric Support Treatment Specialist
Coalition For Hispanic & Family Services NY
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Advocated for clients'' needs when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources, needed services and/or accommodations during the treatment process.
- Created a safe environment that fostered open communication, trust building and vulnerability among clients.
Art Therapy Intern
COPENYC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted thorough research on various art therapy techniques, incorporating evidence-based practices into group sessions of 6-12 adults.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment for participants to freely express themselves artistically without judgment or fear of criticism.
- Encouraged social interaction among group participants, fostering a supportive community atmosphere in which patients could thrive.
- Designed Art Therapy group session for adults with special learning needs.
Art Therapy Intern
Lenox Hill Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Continuously sought out professional development opportunities for growth in Art Therapy to stay current on best practices within the field.
- Assisted lead art therapist in planning and conducting group sessions in an inpatient setting for diverse populations.
- Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing personalized art therapy sessions.
- Developed rapport with patients in an inpatient and telehealth setting, fostering trust and open communication during individual and group sessions.
ABA Behavior Technician
Level Ahead ABA & ABA Psychological Services
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs under BCBA supervision for 5 client cases.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Registration Clerk
Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Completed registration paperwork, answered questions and inquiries to registration and verified accurate patient information for more than 80 patients daily.
- Managed high call volumes while accurately scheduling appointments, directing calls, to appropriate departments as needed.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient follow-up appointments in accordance with medical and psychiatric clinical requests.
- Served as a liaison between patients, clinical staff, and administrative personnel to facilitate optimal communication and coordination of care.
Education
Master's of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy & Counseling -
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Nyack College
Nyack, NY12.2018
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Stress Reduction
- Artistic Techniques
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Documentation skills
- Treatment Plan Development
Certification
- Clinical Art Therapy Limited Permit, 10/2025
- CPR Certification, 07/2025
- Human Subjects Research (CITI Certificate), 06/2025
- Responsible Conduct of Research (CITI Certificate), 06/2025
- Dyslexia Awareness (International Open Academy), No expiration
- Autism Awareness (International Open Academy), No expiration
- Special Education (International Open Academy), No expiration
Locations
- Westchester County, NY
- CT
Timeline
Clinical Art Therapist/ Case Manager
Argus Community
05.2023 - 08.2024
Art Therapy Intern
COPENYC
09.2022 - 12.2022
Art Therapy Intern
Lenox Hill Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
ABA Behavior Technician
Level Ahead ABA & ABA Psychological Services
11.2021 - 09.2022
Community Psychiatric Support Treatment Specialist
Coalition For Hispanic & Family Services NY
06.2020 - 07.2024
Registration Clerk
Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
03.2019 - 11.2021
Master's of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy & Counseling -
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Nyack College
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