Fulya Gulada
Narragansett,RI
Summary
- Dynamic leader with over 12 years of diverse domestic and international experience in mental health care. Focused on positive organizational growth, budgeting, hiring processes, employee development, contracts, policies, procedures, and building and maintaining relationships with internal management and external partners. Excited to bring my proven track record of progressive leadership to Thrive Behavioral Health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director, Family Coaching and Visitation
Family Service Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
01.2024 - Current
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Worked with Department of Youth and Children, screened referrals that are sent by the Department, conducted intake assessments and assigned each case to case managers and clinicians.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for Family Coaching and Visitation Program staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Directed crisis intervention services when necessary; provided support during critical incidents, and ensured the well-being of all involved parties.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, resulting in cost savings without sacrifice to quality of care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct weekly supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, Department of Youth and Children and other community organizations to promote high quality client care.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Lifespan- Newport Hospital
Newport, RI
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted group therapy sessions in Mental Health Track and Dual Diagnosis Track and addressed behavioral and emotional needs of clients in the partial hpospital program by implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach.
- Provided individual therapy sessions for the clients in partial hospital program and guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients with tailored treatment plans addressing individual needs.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client progress, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural competence in both individual and group sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring optimal care for clients.
- Provided a comprehensive discharge planning tailored to each client's needs and refer them to appropriate outpatient providers
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive discharge instructions and resources for follow-up care.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, supporting clients during challenging situations and connecting them with appropriate resources.
Clinician
Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital
North Providence, RI
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions facilitating cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy approach in the outpatient behavioral health program.
- Led group therapy sessions for the clients in both mental health track and dual diagnosis track to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among clients in the outpatient behavioral health program.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality client care by conducting thorough assessments, developing tailored treatment plans based on client's strengths and needs, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Coordinated with external organizations such as community mental health centers, medical providers, outpatient therapists for after care support.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Developed educational materials for patients and families about various mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
Clinician
Thrive Behavioral Health
Warwick, RI
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Enhanced clients' emotional well-being by providing home and community based individual therapy and family therapy sessions tailored to each client's and family's needs.
- Promoted positive communication within families through skill-building exercises and targeted interventions, fostering healthier relationships.
- Supported parents in developing effective parenting strategies, leading to increased family harmony and decreased conflicts.
- Reduced behavioral struggles in children by implementing different therapy techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, expressive art therapy etc.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when needed, providing immediate support for clients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Coordinated meetings with outpatient providers to promote client's emotional well-being and academic achievement.
In-home Therapist/ Outpatient Therapist
Justice Resource Institute
Attleboro, MA
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapeutic care for children, adolescents and their families and utilized various therapy approaches including trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness, expressive art therapy
- Increased parental involvement through psychoeducation on child development stages and parenting strategies, fostering positive change throughout the household.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches for each family's unique circumstances.
- Created customized behavioral modification plans for children experiencing disruptive behavior issues at home or school environments.
- Utilized play therapy techniques with children to facilitate expression of emotions and processing of traumatic experiences.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific needs and goals of clients.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies for families in distress, leading to stabilization and improved functioning.
- Arranged meetings with outpatient providers for care coordination.
- Supported parents in navigating challenging situations such as divorce or custody disputes, reducing stressors in the family system and improved family communication by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Volunteer Research Assistant
Boston College
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Collected research data for the study of "Emotional Well-Being Among Asian American College Students" through surveys to help with developing culturally competent services for Asian American college students.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Collaborated with other volunteer researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
Team Leader
Besiktas Search And Rescue Team
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Led an urban search and rescue team consist of 160 volunteers in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Coordinated fundraising for the victims of natural disasters or other emergency situations.
- Provided psychological first aid trainings for the team members and the other civil organizations.
- Traveled to disaster areas to provide psychological first aid for the victims who had been effected by a natural disaster or other significant crisis situations.
- Coordinated and distributed donations in natural disaster areas.
- Coordinated large-scale emergency responses by delegating tasks efficiently among team members and resources, optimizing outcomes under pressure.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on topics such as first aid certification or conflict resolution techniques to promote professional development opportunities within the team.
- Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-stress situations to achieve positive outcomes consistently.
- Developed short term and long term goals and objectives to improve team performance.
- Managed and maintained the organizational budget.
Education
Non-Degree Student - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI08.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey06.2012
Skills
- Effective leader
- Administration knowledge
- Program Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Language: Bilingual in Turkish and English
- Individual / Group Counseling
- EMDR
- DBT
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Child & Family Counseling
- EMR systems (11 years)
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Assessed post traumatic stress syndromes among Syrian children and families at Islahiye Refugee Camp in Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Provided trauma informed therapy services for the children and families after a mine explosion disaster in Soma, Manisa, Turkey.
- Received a citation for organizing and distributing earthquake disaster relief following a large magnitude earthquake.
- Managed and supervised an urban search and rescue team of 160 staff members.
- Participated in Clinical Leadership Committee in Family Service of Rhode Island and managed Family Coaching and Visitation Program.
- Managed care for over 100 clients.
Certification
- Clinical Psychologist in Turkey
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- QMHP - Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Justice Resource Institute, November 2018
- Play Therapy - Justice Resource Institute, May 2019
- SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment) - Justice Resource Institute, September 2019
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute, October 2022
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), April 2023
- EMDR - EMDR Consulting - November, 2023
- Crisis Intervention Training - Thundermist Health Center Crisis Intervention Team, January 2024
- Youth Mental Health First Aid - National Counsel for Mental Wellbeing, March 2024
- Discover Your Leadership- University of Rhode Island, May 2024
- Adult Mental Health First Aid - National Counsel for Mental Wellbeing, June 2024
- Training and Education in Sexual and Domestic Violence, June 2024
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Director, Family Coaching and Visitation
Family Service Of Rhode Island
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Lifespan- Newport Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
Clinician
Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital
04.2021 - 01.2023
Clinician
Thrive Behavioral Health
08.2019 - 04.2021
In-home Therapist/ Outpatient Therapist
Justice Resource Institute
09.2017 - 04.2020
Volunteer Research Assistant
Boston College
09.2014 - 09.2015
Team Leader
Besiktas Search And Rescue Team
09.2012 - 09.2014
Non-Degree Student - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Bahcesehir University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bahcesehir University