Cameron Sacchet MA, MS
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Motivated candidate with experience in both the psychology field and the human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of mental illness, complex trauma, psychosis, and comorbid housing instability, substance use, and medical diagnoses. Experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services and providing the best quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Functioning Coach (part-time)
Themba Tutors/New Frontiers in Learning
08.2022 - Current
- Provide one-on-one individualized executive functioning training for children, adolescents, and adults
- Create specific lesson plans tailored to each client to better function in their classroom, home environment, or workplace
- Create schedules and timelines and hold clients accountable
- Provide necessary interventions and coordinate with parents.
Psychology Extern
New York Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided individualized CBT and DBT therapy for adolescent and adult patients with eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and ARFID
- Facilitated CBT and DBT group therapy with patients with eating disorders
- Participated in case conferences, didactic meetings, and supervision with supervising psychologist and treatment team consisting of psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and general staff
- Assisted in mealtimes, ate with patients, and provided brief intake and consumption interventions.
Psychology Extern
St. Barnabas Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Participated in 4 different clinical rotations: Emergency Department, 2 separate inpatient units, and consultation liaison on the medical floors.
- Served as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, provided individual and group psychotherapy to adults, conducted psychological assessments, wrote progress notes, and completed treatment plans.
- Received first-hand experience and training in working with patients experiencing first-break psychosis, homelessness, and comorbid substance abuse.
- Received and participated in individual and group supervision with licensed psychologists.
Psychology Trainee
The McShane Center for Psychological Services @ Pace University/Trinity Commons
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted intakes and regular therapy sessions for individuals seeking psychological services at the center.
- Participated in weekly supervision with a licensed clinical psychologist on progress with clients and CBT techniques/interventions.
- Attended weekly group didactics/group supervision with colleagues addressing issues in session.
- Conducted neuropsychological cognitive assessments with pediatric patients (WISC-V, RCFT, Beery VMI, CVLT-C) – scoring and report writing.
Housing Specialist Coordinator
BronxWorks @ St. Barnabas Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted outreach to the homeless and unstably housed individuals who frequent the St. Barnabas Hospital Emergency Room.
- Acted as a liaison between patients/clients and supportive housing solutions.
- Acted as the first point of contact for housing needs for high utilizers of the SBH Emergency Department.
- Coordinated with doctors, nurses, and other members of the outreach team regarding patients/clients and their needs.
Behavior Therapist
Achieve Beyond/Attentive Behavior Care
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for implementing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) programs under the supervision of a BCBA for children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Passed BACB approved trainings and assessments.
- Worked 1:1 with child enacting behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition, collected data, assisted in parent training, and consulted with the BCBA to ensure program integrity.
- Completed the training coursework for Achieve Beyond to become a Behavior Therapist which included measurement procedures, skill acquisition, teaching procedures, behavior reduction procedures, assisting with assessments, ethical guidelines, documentation and reporting requirements, and the principles of ABA.
Mental Health Worker
Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Acted as first point of contact for patients in the event of a psychiatric crisis.
- Trained in how to communicate with patients, how to de-escalate dangerous situations and restrain patients, and care for patients’ needs including activities of daily living.
- Provided accurate observations and documentation of a patient’s overall functioning while monitoring behavior.
- Accompanied patients on outings and escorted them to medical appointments.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Pace University
New York, NY12.2023
Master of Arts - Psychology
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY12.2016
Skills
- Effective Communication: Verbal & Written
- Collaborative Approach
- Ethics & Integrity
- Safety Protocols
- Group Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity & Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Building Relationships
Timeline
Psychology Extern
New York Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
Executive Functioning Coach (part-time)
Themba Tutors/New Frontiers in Learning
08.2022 - Current
Psychology Extern
St. Barnabas Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Housing Specialist Coordinator
BronxWorks @ St. Barnabas Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2020
Psychology Trainee
The McShane Center for Psychological Services @ Pace University/Trinity Commons
01.2020 - 01.2023
Behavior Therapist
Achieve Beyond/Attentive Behavior Care
03.2019 - 01.2020
Mental Health Worker
Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Pace University
Master of Arts - Psychology
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY College At Oswego
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