Facilitate 6-8 groups per week ranging in size from 2-10 participants for both adults and children of mixed mental illness diagnoses
Create and implement varied group activities for weekly changing topics such as "Conflict Resolution," "DBT Urge Surfing," etc.
Assist in intake assessments for new clients, and individually create short and long term goal oriented treatment plans to guide client's time in the program
Maintain daily client group notes, individual session notes, morning intake notes, and safeties in appropriate online platforms
Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients
Determine clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors both in group discussions and with end of day safeties
Mental Health Counselor
NewBridge Services
01.2021 - 02.2022
Manage a caseload of 15-20 clients with severe and persistent mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, and anxiety disorders
Act as group leader for eleven weekly psychoeducational and skill building groups to assist in building coping skills and making positive life changes
Counsel clients in regularly scheduled individual sessions varying in length from 15-60 minutes
Employ the use of evidence-based treatments such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and ACT in both group and individual sessions
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for incoming clients, which are updated with clients every 3-6 months
Gather information and help link clients to other community mental health needs or resources
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego
06-2019
Skills
Rapport building with clients in both short and long-term settings