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Erik Karff

San Francisco,CA

Overview

9
9
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist, School-Based

Star Vista
Redwood City, CA
08.2019 - Current
  • Perform 1:1 and group therapy for elementary and high school-aged children
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans
  • Teach Second Step/SEL lessons for grades TK through 5
  • Maintain files and records in accordance to agency and HIPAA standards
  • Design and implement educational presentations for parents

Psychotherapist

Private Practice, Supervised By Marty Mulkey
San Francisco , CA
08.2019 - Current
  • Maintain a small practice of mostly LGBT+ clients
  • Consult with my mentor/supervisor on an ongoing basis
  • Maintain records, process notes, and transcriptions

Mental Health Counselor/School Safety Advocate

Youth Services Bureau Of The YMCA
San Francisco, CA
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Work 1:1 and in groups with high school students and their families to promote a culture of wellness and safety
  • Assess at-risk students for suicide
  • Create and submit assessments, notes, and billing for Medi-Cal
  • Support and train camp staff on behavioral techniques to ensure the safety and dignity of campers with different needs

Case Manager Hybrid/Talent Acquisition Lead

Animate Behavior
Emeryville, United States
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Under the supervision of a BCBA, designed programs to be implemented by Behavior Technicians
  • Supervised and provided 1:1 ABA therapy in client homes and schools
  • Implemented and trained staff, parents and teachers on behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans
  • Collected and analyzed data and prepared progress reports for funding sources
  • Designed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) targets and staff self-care training
  • Collaborated directly with executive leadership on agency-wide recruitment and marketing initiatives.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Pierce Street Integral Counseling Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided individual intensive psychotherapy for adult clients of widely diverse backgrounds
  • Co-created, maintained, and continually assessed treatment implementation
  • Developed and maintained a database of local resources and peer reviewed articles for LGBTQAI2S+ clients; provided referrals as needed
  • Leveraged various psychotherapy frameworks including psychodynamics, ACT, and CBT
  • Received and managed initial client contact and performed intake interviews
  • Conceptualized and implemented marketing plans for groups and facilitated group therapy
  • Mentored new psychotherapist trainees
  • Maintained SOAP notes, files, and necessary documentation in adherence to HIPPA regulations

Volunteer Peer Counselor

LGBT National Help Center
San Francisco, United States
09.2014 - 08.2017
  • Provided phone and chat-based peer counseling to LGBTQA+ individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Counseled individuals dealing with feelings of isolation, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, trauma, gender nonconformity, coming out, HIV/AIDS-related discrimination, and STI transmission.

Education

Master of Science - Integral Counseling Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
08.2015 - 12.2018

Master of Arts - Education

City University of New York At Queens College
Flushing, Queens
08.2005 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

State University of New York At Purchase College
Purchase, NY
08.1997 - 05.2001

Work Availability

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Skills

Almost 6 years experience working directly with the LGBTQAI community

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Timeline

Psychotherapist, School-Based

Star Vista
08.2019 - Current

Psychotherapist

Private Practice, Supervised By Marty Mulkey
08.2019 - Current

Mental Health Counselor/School Safety Advocate

Youth Services Bureau Of The YMCA
03.2019 - 08.2019

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Pierce Street Integral Counseling Center
08.2017 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Integral Counseling Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies
08.2015 - 12.2018

Case Manager Hybrid/Talent Acquisition Lead

Animate Behavior
03.2015 - 03.2019

Volunteer Peer Counselor

LGBT National Help Center
09.2014 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Education

City University of New York At Queens College
08.2005 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

State University of New York At Purchase College
08.1997 - 05.2001

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