Alexa Hoffman
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Eager recent graduate of Thomas Jefferson University with a Master's in Public Health. Always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks and to step into a leadership role. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Family
07.2021 - Current
- Managed appropriate childcare of two children ages 4 and 6, one with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
Admissions Clinician and Center for Eating Disorder Point Person
PENN MEDCINE PRINCETON HOUSE
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Facilitates admissions to the Mental Health PHP/IOP program by obtaining demographics, insurance, and clinical information from patients to see if they are meeting that level of care
- Processes referrals from mental health inpatient facilities to obtain clinical information to place patient in appropriate program
- Works closely with Social Workers from inpatient mental health and medical units
- Point person for the Princeton Center for Eating disorders (IP program) which includes facilitating transfers from other inpatient facilities, working with insurances to obtain authorizations and single case agreements, and working with the doctors on the eating disorder unit to discuss potential cases.
Mental Health Therapist
The Center for Autsim
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Implement intervention strategies with clients
- Completes daily data and billing information
- Provides an emotionally and physically safe environment for clients
- Participates in team meetings and works with team to implement therapeutic interventions with clients.
Therapeutic Staff support
OMNI HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provide individual support to school aged children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in home and school
- Collect daily progress notes based on behaviors specific to each child
- Provide intervention in the areas of: conflict resolution, behavior management, and peer interaction skills
- ABA focused therapy.
Community Therapy Intern
SPRING-FORD COUNSELING SERVICES
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted at front desk
- Assisted in creating prevention programs for the local schools and communities
- Answered client inquiries.
Education
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Quality and Safety
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
PHILADELPHIA, PA12.2023
Bachelors of Science (Psychology) - mental and behavioral health
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA05.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, NVivo and Outlook
- Patient Evaluations
References
- Dr. Colleen Payton: Colleen.@jefferson.edu
- Jessie Curcio: Jessie.curcio@gmail.com
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family
07.2021 - Current
Admissions Clinician and Center for Eating Disorder Point Person
PENN MEDCINE PRINCETON HOUSE
05.2019 - 07.2021
Mental Health Therapist
The Center for Autsim
07.2016 - 05.2019
Therapeutic Staff support
OMNI HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
08.2015 - 06.2016
Community Therapy Intern
SPRING-FORD COUNSELING SERVICES
09.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Quality and Safety
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Science (Psychology) - mental and behavioral health
Ursinus College