University of Maine Counseling Center- Master’s level practicum student 2004-2005
Wings for Children and Families 2003-2004
Eastern Maine AIDS Network 2002-2003
Conducts outpatient mental health therapy sessions for individual, couples, and families.
Administers Vineland Assessments.
Provides mental health diagnostic evaluations, including those for DHHS and court mandated clients
Provides dual diagnosis treatment
Initiated and led a treatment group focused on women supporting women.
Upholds all state and federal paperwork compliance requirements.
Provided brief counseling to students, in either group or individual treatment to facilitate understanding of personal or interactive issues and to develop realistic action plans
Assessed the needs of eligible clients as they present and determined the best course of care
Provided crisis intervention to the Husson community
Provided consultation to staff and others regarding the mental health needs of students.
Provided trainings and workshops to various campus groups
Taught skill building and stress management to HE111 classes
Referred clients who exceed the scope of service of campus counseling and wellness services to appropriate disposition in the community
Provided mental health outreach activities to the campus as a whole.
Provided outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples and families
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated mental health disorders for both adults and children
Developed and implemented treatment plans that are individual to the client
Responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation that met state requirements- including biopsychosocial evaluations and psychotherapy progress notes
Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to NASW social work ethics.
Directed, supervised, and managed all company employees
Managed payroll services and created employee policies
Provided customer service support and handled challenging customer interactions effectively.
Performed all levels of direct cellular services to consumers
Wrote proposals for United States government federal contracts
Scheduled and arranged all weekend activities, holidays, and special events for Women’s residential rehab clients
Conducted activity therapy groups and programs under direction of therapist
Supervised behavior aides
Instrumental to implementing and initiating the therapeutic childcare program at the residence
Led and conducted parenting groups three times a week
Performed parenting profiles and general assessments with the AAPI’s and other similar tests
Facilitated collaborative efforts in the community with local agencies
Participated in clinical staffing with client and administrative meetings
Hired and supervised therapeutic childcare staff
Continued duties of activity therapy leader
Coordinated with outside agencies for children’s services referrals
Served as the therapeutic childcare program supervisor
Certified as a nurturing touch program facilitator
Nationally certified in TF-CBT
Licensed in Maine as an LMSW-CC since 2008
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society- member
Golden Key Honor Society- member
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society-member
Psy Chi Psychology Honor Society- member
University of Maine School of Social Work Society- activity director
Provided upon request