Iris Gallagher
Woodside,NY
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center
03.2023 - Current
- Provided in-person and virtual individual and family psychotherapy sessions to clients
- Conducted parenting group sessions
- Developed treatment plans which allowed clients to identify goals and achieve outcomes
- Used CareLogic database to enter and access clients' information
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Conducted individual and family psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults
- Developed treatment plans which allowed clients to identify goals and achieve outcomes
- Provided remote therapy during COVID-19 pandemic
- Maintained client progress charts through clinical documentation
Social Worker
Nelson Ave Family Residence / BronxWorks
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Assessed the needs of families by completing biopsychosocial assessments
- Provided individual and family counseling to residents
- Coordinated services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, childcare, and other social services providers
- Coordinated with the Case Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure that the family's needs are addressed
Social Work Intern
The Child Center of NY
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted psychotherapy sessions with children ages 5-21 along with their families
- Co-facilitated parents support group meetings
- Conducted intake/assessments on a weekly basis
- Used Anasazi database to enter and access clients' information
Social Work Intern
Heketi Community Charter School
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided one-on-one counseling to children
- Provided group counseling to children
- Co-facilitated psychoeducational parent support groups
Medicaid Service Coordinator
AllCare Provider Services, Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted people with developmental disabilities in gaining access to necessary supports appropriate to their needs
- Provided advocacy and case management for clients with developmental disabilities
- Worked in partnership with individuals and families to promote independent living skills, maximizing choices while safeguarding each individual's physical and emotional well-being
Crisis Counselor
Lutheran Medical Center/Project Hope
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided counseling for children and families affected by Hurricane Sandy
- Ran groups in schools to teach positive coping skills to children
- Assisted disaster survivors in accessing services by guiding them through the assessment and referral processes
- Received training and implemented skills-building sessions using the Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) model
Education
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
New York, NY05-2017
Master of Science - Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro
01.2010
Skills
- Client Counseling & Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Screening & Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Progress Reporting
- Psychoeducation
- Case Evaluation
- Symptom Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinician
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center
03.2023 - Current
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
07.2019 - 03.2023
Social Worker
Nelson Ave Family Residence / BronxWorks
01.2018 - 07.2019
Social Work Intern
The Child Center of NY
09.2016 - 05.2017
Social Work Intern
Heketi Community Charter School
09.2015 - 05.2016
Medicaid Service Coordinator
AllCare Provider Services, Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2015
Crisis Counselor
Lutheran Medical Center/Project Hope
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
Master of Science - Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro
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