Christie Barboza
New Bedford,MA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual Outpatient Psychotherapist
Self
02.2021 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
Clinician Social Worker
Mclean Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
Staff Behavioral Counselor
Child and Family Services
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Implemented behavior modification programs using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desirable behaviors in clients, ages four years old to 17 years old in a locked treatment unit
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Conducted group therapy sessions based around topics such as coping skills, goal setting, and emotional regulation
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MAMaster's Degree in Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2018
B.A in Sociology - Sociology
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA05-2015
Skills
- Self-Care Practices
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Boundary Setting
- Treatment Planning
- Personality Disorder Treatment
- Anxiety Treatment Strategies
- Depression Treatment Strategies
- Patient documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Facilitating counseling sessions
Timeline
Individual Outpatient Psychotherapist
Self
02.2021 - Current
Clinician Social Worker
Mclean Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2021
Staff Behavioral Counselor
Child and Family Services
06.2014 - 05.2018
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Bristol Community College
Master's Degree in Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Bridgewater State University
B.A in Sociology - Sociology
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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