Patient focused dynamic clinician and intake coordinator experienced in comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate level care. Skilled in a variety of evidenced based practice to provide client centered treatment. Excellent written and communication skills, enabling the ability to establish rapport with client and all stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Coordinator/Clinician
CarePlus NJ
07.2021 - Current
Conduct intakes and assessment, including NJSAMS, on adults and adolescents on formulating diagnosis and diagnostic summary
Perform SAFE-T assessments on adults and adolescents
Collaborate with prescribers as well as referral sources such as Recovery Court, IDRC, Federal Pre-Trial, DCP+P, and various school districts
Train new hires and interns on intake procedures and Evolv Computer Program and NJSAMS
Formulate psychosocial treatment plans with specific goals and measurable behavior objectives to be used for ongoing evaluation of progress
Provide individual behavioral therapy on adults and adolescents
Provide couples counseling
Provide crisis intervention and referral information
Maintain written records
Provide information on self help programs such as 12 step and smart recovery groups, relapse prevention, and harm reduction model
Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, MI, Trauma informed work and Solution Focused Brief Therapy as appropriate
Intern
Rockland Jewish Family Services
09.2019 - 05.2020
Worked with children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Planned and implemented social skills group sessions for clients (ages 7 – 30)
Provided individual counseling on life skills for clients (ages 7 – 30) and tracked results
Planned and supervised restaurant outings for young adult clients on acceptable behavior, conversations, determining a tip and splitting the bill
Coached and supervised young adults working at Jewish community center cafe on proper sanitation and food service and handling money
Planned and supervised one-on-one and group play therapy with teens and adolescents.
Intern for Outpatient Services
New Jersey AIDS Services
02.2018 - 05.2019
Publicized and fundraised among local businesses for 2018 and 2019 annual AIDS Walk
Provided individual and group counseling to HIV/AIDS and substance use disorder clients
Interacted with clients and providers at community meetings; recorded minutes as secretary
Created press releases and advertisements.
House Supervisor for Residential Program
02.2018 - 05.2019
Distributed and monitored medications for residents
Worked to get funding and find new accommodations for residents with the house closing in November 2018.
CADC Intern
The Willow Tree Center
06.2014 - 05.2015
Performed individual counseling
Led alcohol education meetings and support groups (women, drug court)
Performed assessments and wrote treatment notes
Attended Drug Court sessions with clients.
Education
MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
05.2019
Associates of Arts in Human Services -
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
05.2017
Skills
Completed New Jersey Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Domains and supervisory hours
Completed Rutgers University Gambling Disorder Training
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Completed DBT Training
Completed Solution Focused Brief Therapy Training
Timeline
Intake Coordinator/Clinician
CarePlus NJ
07.2021 - Current
Intern
Rockland Jewish Family Services
09.2019 - 05.2020
Intern for Outpatient Services
New Jersey AIDS Services
02.2018 - 05.2019
House Supervisor for Residential Program
02.2018 - 05.2019
CADC Intern
The Willow Tree Center
06.2014 - 05.2015
MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Associates of Arts in Human Services -
County College of Morris
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