Heather Montemarano LCAT, LPAT, ATR-BC, MPS
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced Art Therapist bringing 10 years success in clinical art therapy, providing clinical supervision, and organizing special workplace events.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice Therapist
Self
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Creative Arts Therapist Level 2, Adult CPEP
NYCHH/ Bellevue
New York, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Conduct art therapy and other creative expression based sessions, both individual and group format
- Assess and manage what sessions and activities are appropriate daily, due to the acute nature of admissions
- Serve as a clinical liaison between CPEP and adult inpatient units, informing patients of what to expect on inpatient, and informing inpatient LCAT staff of patients' needs, as appropriate
Creative Arts Therapist Level 1
NYCHH/ Bellevue
New York, NY
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted art therapy, milieu, and discussion based groups and individual sessions on an adult inpatient psychiatric dual-diagnosis unit
- Presented artwork and clinical impressions to multidisciplinary team in rounds
- Transitioned into unit being declared a COVID-19 Psychiatric Unit at the start of COVID-19 and implemented creative ways to provide services
PRN Art Therapist
The Renfrew Center
Mount Laurel, NJ
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Conducted verbal and expressive arts therapy groups (art therapy, meal support therapy, body image, multi-family therapy, CBT, DBT) to address treatment goals of patients with eating disorders at the outpatient level
Art Therapist
RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Toms River, NJ
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Conducted art therapy, verbal, and milieu groups on adult psychiatric, geriatric psychiatric, and dual diagnosis units
- Provided self-care workshops to hospital staff
Activities Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
West Orange, NJ
07.2013 - 05.2022
- Used small groups to engage residents to meet social, emotional, and cognitive goals
- Organized special trips for residents and accompanied groups throughout each excursion
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment
- Developed programs for residents to give back to the community, ie: "Cards for Kids" card making for St Jude's Children's Hospital
- Upheld positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels
Education
Basic Certificate in Quality And Safety - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Institute For Healthcare Improvement
12.2024
MPS - Art Therapy, Addictions Track
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pace University
New York, NY05.2011
Skills
- Organize staff workshops and events: social justice poster making and virtual stress relief workshops, working closely with HHC public affairs and art therapy graduate program students and faculty, respectively
- On-site clinical supervisor for MPS and ATR candidates: 2017-2020
Timeline
Private Practice Therapist
Self
10.2023 - Current
Creative Arts Therapist Level 2, Adult CPEP
NYCHH/ Bellevue
09.2020 - Current
Creative Arts Therapist Level 1
NYCHH/ Bellevue
07.2018 - 09.2020
Art Therapist
RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
07.2015 - 07.2018
PRN Art Therapist
The Renfrew Center
05.2015 - 01.2020
Activities Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2013 - 05.2022
Basic Certificate in Quality And Safety - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Institute For Healthcare Improvement
MPS - Art Therapy, Addictions Track
School of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pace University