Catherine Mequia

• Provide group and individual therapy to students with and without an IEP utilizing play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, behavior modification techniques, psychoeducation, and social skills training.
• Coordinate resources with community agencies to expand support services for families.
• Complete psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
• Collaborate with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
• Create a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
• Maintain compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
• Collaborate between the school and families to improve the psychosocial needs of the students.
• Monitor student attendance and collaborate with family to develop a solution focused plan to improve and maintain student academic success. Conduct home visits as necessary.
• Provide parent counseling to families with and without an IEP to develop strategies to improve social, emotional and behavioral functioning and address parent-child dynamics.
• Participate in school based fundraisers and disseminate donations to families in need.

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• Provided individual and group therapy to students at a special education pre-school utilizing play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, behavior modification techniques, and social skills training.
• Collaborated between the school and families to improve the psychosocial needs of the students.
• Addressed parenting needs and functioning abilities during monthly parent training and parent support groups.
• Conducted psychosocial histories for students as part of the evaluation process.
• Facilitated positive communication between parents, teachers, and administration to foster a supportive school environment.
• Partnered with community resources to provide additional support services for families in need of assistance beyond the school setting.
• Served as active member of student support team.

• Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
• Provided thorough discharge planning and follow-up care for patients transitioning back into the community.
• Enhanced patient support networks through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses.
• Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.

• Provided therapy to students with an IEP to address their social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Conducted weekly social histories as part of an evaluation team.
• Provided training for staff on child development topics during new staff orientations and professional development.
• Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
• Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.

• Administered group, individual and family therapy to children and their families undergoing life changes, experiencing bereavement or trauma, and who were coping with psychiatric and behavioral challenges.
• Formulated treatment plans and designed behavior modification plans for children under 8 years of age,
• Conducted weekly psychosocial assessments for clients entering the counseling center.