Briana Azzarelli
White Plains,NY
Summary
Competent clinician offering a well-rounded approach to client care. Eager to utilize over ten years of experience to help clients improve expressed concerns, reduce symptoms, and provide unwavering support. Positive and friendly people-person with a passionate drive to help people feel their best.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
MANHATTAN COLLEGE
10.2019 - Current
- Provide individual and group psychological counseling and crisis intervention services to about 50 undergraduate students per semester.
- Conduct intake assessments, provide crisis intervention services, develop treatment plans to best meet students’ needs, and refer to outside agencies.
- Meet with treatment team to collaborate and build clinical skills, provide programming and outreach to stakeholders on campus, and participate in inter-departmental events to encourage use of counseling services.
Private Practice Therapist
SELF-EMPLOYED
10.2022 - Current
- Deliver clinical therapy services to individuals, with caseload of roughly 3-5 clients
- Perform comprehensive assessments and treatment plans based on client’s individual needs and goals
- Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based, social justice-oriented therapeutic services.
Social Worker
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with patients, families and medical team to provide safe and timely discharge plans
- Provided advocacy and education to patients regarding illness, hospitalization, and referrals
- Provided psychosocial support to patients and families regarding illness and prognosis
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with clinical supervisors to enhance clinical skills.
College Campus Sexual Assault Coordinator
BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Assistance
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided prevention, education, and direct services to colleges and universities throughout the Bronx County regarding sexual and interpersonal violence prevention.
- Provided programming efforts focused on issues such as sexual and intimate partner violence, stalking, harassment, and discrimination
- Provided individual and group therapy to student survivors.
MSW Student Intern
CONCORDIA COLLEGE, Wellness Center
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Utilized a short-term model to address stressors such as anxiety, depression and relational issues.
MSW Student Intern, Violence Program
BEDFORD HILLS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Co-facilitated group therapy sessions with women who were incarcerated, which focused on traumas of spousal abuse and/or child abuse
- Met individually with clients in order to develop personal goals and provide support.
Preventive Case Planner, Family Enrichment Program
BRONXWORKS
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed service plans with families in order to prevent foster care placement for their children
- Conducted home and school visits to engage with families, provided referrals and resources to families, and assisted with systems such as housing, education, child care and parenting skills.
Homeless Case Manager
AGUILA, INC
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Created individualized service plans with families to facilitate their move into permanent housing
- Assisted families with service needs such as employment, education, housing and safety.
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, Silver School of Social Work
Bronxville, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Gender Studies
PURCHASE COLLEGE
Purchase, NYSkills
- Clinical Services include strong interpersonal and relational skills, empathy, and communication
- Assessments and Treatment Planning
- Behavioral Interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment Theory, LGBTQIA and Racial Equity Therapy
- Recording keeping, such as writing case notes and treatment plans
Timeline
Private Practice Therapist
SELF-EMPLOYED
10.2022 - Current
Clinician
MANHATTAN COLLEGE
10.2019 - Current
Social Worker
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
04.2019 - 10.2019
College Campus Sexual Assault Coordinator
BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Assistance
05.2017 - 04.2019
MSW Student Intern
CONCORDIA COLLEGE, Wellness Center
09.2016 - 05.2017
MSW Student Intern, Violence Program
BEDFORD HILLS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
09.2015 - 04.2016
Preventive Case Planner, Family Enrichment Program
BRONXWORKS
01.2014 - 07.2015
Homeless Case Manager
AGUILA, INC
06.2013 - 01.2014
Master’s Degree - Social Work
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, Silver School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Gender Studies
PURCHASE COLLEGE
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