GINA GRASSO
Syracuse,NY
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CBT Therapist
Adhd & Autism Psychological Services And Advocacy
09.2022 - Current
- Provide behavioral group therapy sessions to children ages 7-17 with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Provide individual therapy sessions for children and adults
- Provide psychoeducation through Parent Education Skill Building sessions for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Created behavior plans and conducted observations to provide constructive feedback regarding implementation of learned skills and strategies to parents and guardians.
- Assess clients' mental health needs, develop treatment plans, conduct risk assessments and monitor progress.
- Maintain detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Behavior Technician
ADHD & Autism Psychological Services Agency
06.2022 - Current
- Provided 1:1 ABA therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Provided Discrete Trial Training (DTT) for ABA clients
- Acted as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Intern
George Washington Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to students.
- Completed social history updates with parents.
- Created and presented Good Touch Bad Touch program.
- Experience counseling students with selective mutism, autism, anxiety, depression, ADHD.
Mental Health Worker
Four Winds Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Assist patients with inpatient psychiatric services and treatment.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
Intern
Ossining School District
06.2021 - Current
- Implement activities for elementary-aged kids in 'Ossining Rises' summer program.
- Encourage social-emotional support to children through group and individual based consultations.
Intern
Iona College Tutors Online Plus
02.2019 - Current
- Implemented program ideas for students in New Rochelle school district to address the social emotional impacts of COVID-19 on education.
- Created and implemented workshops for parents and families of New Rochelle.
- Provided individual and group consultations.
Head Secretary
Northern Westchester Auto Body
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Facilitated and managed social media and other virtual platforms.
- Assist customers by analyzing and recording estimates.
Intern
Westchester County Department Of Senior Programs
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Traveled among three sites conversing with seniors active in Telehealth Intervention Program.
- Managed FitBit Program by consulting with members and recorded progress.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - In Social Work
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY01.2021
Skills
- CITI Certified
- Vice President of Iona College Social Work Club
- Member of Phi Alpha National Honor Society
- Motivational Interviewing Certified
- New York State Mandated Reporter Certified
Timeline
CBT Therapist
Adhd & Autism Psychological Services And Advocacy
09.2022 - Current
Behavior Technician
ADHD & Autism Psychological Services Agency
06.2022 - Current
Intern
George Washington Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Four Winds Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Intern
Ossining School District
06.2021 - Current
Head Secretary
Northern Westchester Auto Body
08.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
Westchester County Department Of Senior Programs
12.2019 - 03.2020
Intern
Iona College Tutors Online Plus
02.2019 - Current
Masters of Social Work -
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - In Social Work
Iona College
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