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
Medi-cal experience
Background in training and public speaking
Recipient of Paul Herman and Vern Haddick Scholarship for LGBTQAI People
Developed database of LGBTQAI2S resources and research for clinicians
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