Atara Bachrach
New York
Summary
Passionate and dedicated MSW candidate with a strong focus in clinical social work and child rights advocacy. Expected to graduate in May 2025. Recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology (summa cum laude), a minor in English, and an associates degree in Judaic Studies. Committed to improving attitudes surrounding child development and implementing preventive and educational mental health programs, particularly in schools. Skilled in fostering positive interpersonal relationships and providing exceptional service to individuals with disabilities. Possesses strong writing, editing, and program coordination abilities. Proficient in utilization of artificial intelligence resources, Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, social media platforms, Apple iMovie, and Canva. Driven to leverage expertise in social work to create meaningful impacts in child development and mental health education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Therapist/School Counselor
Children’s Academy NYC
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay informed about emerging research findings and best practices in the field of child therapy.
- Worked with children and early teenagers to manage behavioral and emotional concerns by teaching effective coping mechanisms and self-regulation techniques.
- Promoted early intervention strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes for young clients experiencing developmental delays or disorders.
- Empowered clients to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals by guiding them through the process of identifying strengths and developing coping strategies.
- Assisted children in developing healthy self-esteem through targeted therapeutic activities that fostered positive self-concept formation.
- Developed individualized treatment goals by closely monitoring client progress throughout the therapy process
Clinician; Child Therapist
Union Settlement - School-Based Mental Health Clinic at P.S. 146
01.2023 - Current
- Provide mental health services to children and families
- Conduct intakes, psychosocial assessments, and psychiatric referrals; write and review treatment plans
- Complete daily OMH clinical documentation
- Provide individual and group counseling, including but not limited to psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and play therapy for elementary school children; provide coping skills and strategies to assist in regulating emotions
- Offer crisis intervention and support during instances of client agitation, physical aggression, or when other assistance was required
- Hold collateral sessions with parents, teachers, and other school staff, including IEP meetings and monthly meetings with school mental health staff and other clinicians
Assistant Coordinator of Event Services
International NEFESH Conference for Mental Health Professionals
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured exceptional customer service for over 500 attendees daily by providing directions and addressing inquiries.
- Set up event facilities, managed equipment, and organized supplies to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with event managers and registration clerks to facilitate guest registration and streamline processes.
- Assisted in coordinating events, contributing to successful execution and increased attendee satisfaction.
- Provided support, enhancing team productivity and communication under tight deadline
Intern: Mental Health Youth Program Manager, Mental Health Curriculum Coordinator; Assistant Director of Teen Enrichment Program
Upward Community
06.2021 - Current
- Planned and strategized the implementation of mental health curriculums in middle schools and high schools
- Organized and led mental health related summer programming for middle school students
Volunteer; Direct Support Worker
Libenu - Lev Chicago Respite Center
01.2017 - Current
- Provided after-school programming for children with physical and developmental disabilities
- Worked 1:1 with elementary school and high school participants in a group setting
- Provided crisis management when participants became agitated, physically aggressive or needed assistance
Direct Support Worker; Site Director
Keshet
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted a 9-year-old camper with autism while overseeing 12 mainstream campers.
- Provided one-on-one support for a 19-year-old girl with physical and developmental disabilities at Camp Chi (2018, 2019).
- Attended to campers' physical needs, including personal care and dressing.
- Supervised a young child with special needs in an inclusion program at the JCC (2021), facilitating positive peer interactions.
- Modified activities to accommodate individual needs while promoting integration.
- Coordinated programming and managed staff to create a safe and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with parents and other staff members and modeled appropriate behavior for campers.
KiwiKids Food Program Associate, Distribution Coordinator
Agudath Israel of Illinois
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assist with distribution of over 5,000 weekly food packages
- Check in and verify participants utilizing online portal during drive thru pick up
- Train new employees on how to use the iPad and portal system
- Troubleshoot traffic and system issues that arise to ensure efficient flow
Content Creator - Back to School Campaign
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Created an interesting and exciting series of ten 3-minute promotional videos to get children and parents excited about restarting in-person learning mid-Covid
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Silberman School of Social Work
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English
Stern College, Yeshiva University
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Judaic Studies
Stern College, Yeshiva University
05.2023
Skills
- Anxiety management and stress reduction
- Empathy development
- Psychoeducation
- Play therapy techniques
- Autism spectrum expertise
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Developmental disorders
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Therapeutic intervention
Pronouns
She/Her
Awards
- Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology, Yeshiva University, 05/23
- Yeshiva University Dean's Scholarship, 2020-2023
- Libeinu (Lev Respite) 'Volunteer of the Year' Award, 2019
- National Honors Society, 2019
- Chesed Award 'Community Service Award', Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School, 2018, 2019
- Service Award, Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School, 2018, 2019
- Vice President of Student Council, 2018
College Extracurriculars
- ADHD Awareness Board Vice President
- SASA Board (Students Against Sexual Assault)
- ORA Board (Organization for the Resolution of Agunot)
- YU Observer Opinions Editor (2021-2023), Website Manager (2021-2023), Staff Writer (2021-2022), Senior Editor (2022-2023)
- SCDS Member and Actress (Stern College Dramatic Society)
Timeline
Child Therapist/School Counselor
Children’s Academy NYC
09.2024 - Current
Clinician; Child Therapist
Union Settlement - School-Based Mental Health Clinic at P.S. 146
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Coordinator of Event Services
International NEFESH Conference for Mental Health Professionals
01.2023 - Current
Intern: Mental Health Youth Program Manager, Mental Health Curriculum Coordinator; Assistant Director of Teen Enrichment Program
Upward Community
06.2021 - Current
Content Creator - Back to School Campaign
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
06.2020 - 08.2020
KiwiKids Food Program Associate, Distribution Coordinator
Agudath Israel of Illinois
01.2020 - 01.2021
Direct Support Worker; Site Director
Keshet
06.2018 - 08.2021
Volunteer; Direct Support Worker
Libenu - Lev Chicago Respite Center
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Judaic Studies
Stern College, Yeshiva University
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Silberman School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English
Stern College, Yeshiva University
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