Dannielle Beckford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Seasoned Psychotherapist with a robust background in mental health assessment and crisis management, notably at Senior Care Therapy. Excelled in delivering patient-centered treatment and coordinating care for diverse populations, including seniors and adolescents. Demonstrated expertise in substance use intervention and group therapy management, enhancing client outcomes. Proven leadership in training and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Senior Care Therapy
Brooklyn, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy services to senior clients residing in a senior nursing facility
- Utilization of EHR documentation required
Adolescent Mental Health Consultant
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Brooklyn, NY
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Coordinate with ACS Child Protection Specialist to make enhanced case work decisions for cases that may involve abuse, neglect, and maltreatment
- Develop and deliver training to ACS staff designed to improve their knowledge about adolescent mental health-related issues.
- Identify community resources, establish linkages, and follow up with service providers as necessary.
- Maintain clear and concise documentation in ACS Connections case records.
Senior Transition Coordinator/Psychotherapist
SCO Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility
Briarwood, NY
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed comprehensive care for 40 adolescents with dual diagnoses of severe mental illness and intellectual disabilities in an OMH-licensed facility.
- Facilitated individual and group psychotherapy sessions.
- Reviewed and managed CSPOA referrals from various NYS OMH Regional Offices.
- Developed tailored discharge strategies emphasizing care level progression.
- Utilize a multidisciplinary and multicultural approach to ensure a therapeutic milieu for clients' treatment.
- Conducted training sessions for newly hired transition coordinators.
Engineman (EN), Nuclear Machinist Mate (MMN)(E4)
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), United States NAVY
San Diego, United States
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Trained to perform duties in nuclear propulsion plants operating reactor control, propulsion, and power generation system
- Daily operation, service and repair of internal combustion engines used to power the aircraft carrier
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY09-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia College of Missouri
05-2014
Credenticaled Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - Substance Use Counselor
Outreach Training Institute, Active
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Detailed Clinical Documentation
- Substance Use Intervention Skills
- Conducting Counseling Sessions
- Navigating Family Interactions
- Crisis Management
- Patient-Centered Treatment Planning
- Client Discharge Coordination
- Behavioral Intervention Methods
- Group Therapy Management
Professional Affliations
- American Counseling Association
- Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Military and Government Counseling Association
Certification
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification, in training
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, February 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Senior Care Therapy
11.2024 - Current
Adolescent Mental Health Consultant
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
03.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Transition Coordinator/Psychotherapist
SCO Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility
04.2020 - 03.2023
Engineman (EN), Nuclear Machinist Mate (MMN)(E4)
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), United States NAVY
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia College of Missouri
Credenticaled Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - Substance Use Counselor
Outreach Training Institute, Active
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