Frederick Schuster
NORTHBERGEN,NJ
Summary
Empathetic Therapist Intern offering exceptional compassion and communication skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Therapist Intern
Community Psychiatric Institute
East Orange, New Jersey
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Guided clients in developing effective coping strategies for mental health challenges, enhancing their resilience.
- Coordinated group psychotherapy sessions addressing issues such as trauma and substance abuse, fostering a supportive environment for participants.
- Participated in group therapy sessions to facilitate peer support and engagement.
- Led psycho-educational workshops on mental health topics, promoting client understanding and engagement.
- Utilized empathy and active listening to build relationships with clients.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to evaluate client needs and progress.
- Promoted client awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions.
- Documented client interactions and treatment plans in electronic health records.
- Maintained clinical documentation of goals and progress.
Technician
Verizon
New York, NY
02.1989 - 05.2017
- Troubleshot network issues, enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Maintained equipment and inventory, supporting seamless operations.
- Collaborated with teams to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
Education
Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Social Work
Rutgers University Newark
Newark, Ni 08.2017 - 05.2022
Skills
- Client assessment
- Therapeutic interventions
- Mental health support
- CBT techniques
- Cognitive therapy
- Psycho-education
- Group facilitation
- Group coordination
- Client engagement
- Client goal setting
- Behavior modification
- Multicultural competence
- Active listening
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Community Psychiatric Institute
08.2021 - 05.2022
Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Social Work
Rutgers University Newark
08.2017 - 05.2022
Technician
Verizon
02.1989 - 05.2017