Arielle Gruber
New York,US
Summary
Professional therapist prepared for this role with significant experience in providing therapeutic support and counseling. Expertise in cognitive-behavioral techniques, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for reliability and flexibility while fostering positive client relationships.
Experienced with therapeutic methods to support clients in overcoming psychological challenges. Utilizes person-centered approaches and evidence-based techniques to foster mental well-being. Knowledge of creating individualized treatment plans and maintaining therapeutic relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a safe environment for client expression.
- Developed personalized measurable treatment plans addressing diverse mental health needs and goals.
- Developed personalized treatment plans addressing diverse mental health needs and goals.
- Utilized evidence-based, gold standard therapeutic modalities to enhance client outcomes and progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological functioning, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions in compliance with OMH requirements.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Utilized meditation and self directed neuroplasticity to assist clients with obsessive compulsive disorder.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Administered psychological assessments to accurately diagnose and plan treatment, leading to more targeted therapy.
- Facilitated workshops on stress management techniques, leading to improved patient work-life balance.
Clinical Social Worker
FEDCAP Behavior Health Services
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Maintain a caseload, providing evidence-based psychotherapy such as CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing.
- Provide evidence-based treatment to those with chronic mental illness, trauma, and incarceration histories.
- Coordinate with treatment team including psychiatrists and nurses to ensure evidence-based quality care.
- Collaboratively document and engage with consumers to monitor, modify and evaluate evidence-based consumer progress with respect to measurable treatment goals.
- Organized community outreach events aimed at increasing awareness about available mental health services and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help.
- Participate in multiple trainings to enhance skills.
- Act within OMH city and state regulations including Standards of Care and Part 599 regulations.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and enhance support for clients in crisis situations.
Clinical Social Worker
Transitional Services for New York
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintain a caseload, providing therapy focusing on those with chronic mental illness and the geriatric population.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments; including substance abuse and risk screening.
- Coordinate with treatment team including psychiatrists, nurses and physicians to ensure quality care.
- Collaboratively document and engage with consumers to monitor, modify and evaluate consumer’s progress with respect to measurable treatment goals.
- Act as advocate by referring consumers to community resources services that will ensure service efficacy.
- Counsel client and family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
- Participate in multiple OMH programs such as PSYCKES (Psychiatric Services and clinical Knowledge Enhancement System), complete electronic learning, and FIT (focus on Integrated Treatment) electronic learning.
- Act within OMH city and state regulations including Standards of Care and Part of 599 regulations.
- Facilitate groups with multiple clinical topics.
- The counseling and crisis center is an out-patient clinic which addresses and meets local community needs for mental health treatment and education.
Education
Masters of Social Work, LCSW -
Hunter College School of Social Work
New York, New York05.2012
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
Adelphi University
New York, New York05.2010
Doctorate Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 08.2020 - 10.2026
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Psychosocial assessments
- Evidence-based treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Client progress evaluation
- Cultural competence
- Strength-based approach
- Mental health recovery strategies
- Psychosocial assessment
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Decision-making
- EMDR
Affiliations
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Online training seminar from Medical University of South Carolina National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, January 2012.
- National Association of Social Workers, Member, March 2012-Present.
- Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) International Sociology Honor Society, January 2010-present.
- Academic Excellence Award, Adelphi University 2010.
Certification
Postgraduate Certificate in the Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Rational Behavior Therapy, and Logotherapy.
Timeline
Doctorate Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 10.2026
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
08.2018 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
FEDCAP Behavior Health Services
09.2015 - 08.2018
Clinical Social Worker
Transitional Services for New York
09.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
Adelphi University
Masters of Social Work, LCSW -
Hunter College School of Social Work