Elizabeth Velis
Warwick,RI
Summary
Dynamic school psychologist with a proven track record at Pawtucket School Department, excelling in functional behavior assessments and crisis intervention. Adept at fostering collaboration among educators and parents, enhancing student well-being through tailored counseling and intervention strategies. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and commitment to supporting at-risk youth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologisy
Pawtucket School Department
09.1990 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
Mental Health Therapist/school Psychologist Intern
Strategic Psychological Services
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
Adolescent Suicide Researcher/clinician
RI Hospital Dep of Psychiatry Under Anthony Spirito PHD Director of Adolescent Psychiatry
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Conducted individual treatment and therapy to assigned cases within research studies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
Duke University
Durham NCSchool Psychology
URI
Kingston, RICAGS - Mental Health Counseling- All But Licensing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RISkills
- Functional behavior assessments
- Crisis Assessment
- Individual counseling services
- Collaboration with educators and outside providers
- Excellent Communication skills
- Experienced working with at risk youth
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist/school Psychologist Intern
Strategic Psychological Services
08.2015 - 08.2017
Adolescent Suicide Researcher/clinician
RI Hospital Dep of Psychiatry Under Anthony Spirito PHD Director of Adolescent Psychiatry
09.2010 - 09.2012
School Psychologisy
Pawtucket School Department
09.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
Duke University
School Psychology
URI
CAGS - Mental Health Counseling- All But Licensing
Rhode Island College
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