Jessica Nazaire
MFT
Medford,MA
Summary
Accommodating Behavioral Technician committed to helping children and young adults meet potential in society. Familiar with symptomatology of diagnosed mental disorders and addictions. Dynamic and decisive professional offering 4 years of experience working with people suffering from mental illness or behavioral problems. Polished in assisting in creating and implementing clients' designated interventions and behavioral plans. Bilingual Mental Health Counselor with fluency in Creole. Proficient in providing caring and methodological counseling services in diverse settings. Skilled in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships and helping patients progress toward planned outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Key Autism Services
Boston, MA
09.2019 - Current
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages five to twenty
In-Home Therapist
Advocates, Inc.
Waltham, MA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Effectively maintained caseload of four sessions per week using alternative therapies.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Counseled up to two patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Counseled up to two patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety
Behavioral Technician
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
Woburn, MA
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
- Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Used Solution Focused and CBT methodologies to help patients during therapy sessions
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
William James College
Newton Center, MA06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
Universal of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA05.2017
Skills
- Crisis Situations
- Behavioral Analytics
- Mental Health Care
- Task Analysis
- Intake Assessment
- Therapy and Counseling
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Motivational Interviewing
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Individualized Care Plans
- Group Activities
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In-Home Therapist
Advocates, Inc.
08.2021 - 05.2022
Behavioral Technician
Key Autism Services
09.2019 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
08.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
William James College
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
Universal of Massachusetts Boston
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