Successful at providing both personalized and group psychotherapy and social support in clinical settings. Specializing in working with diverse populations to locate necessary resources. Obtains authorizations, presents cases and coordinates intervention strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
The Child Center of New York
07.2023 - 07.2024
Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Dorm
09.2022 - 05.2023
Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Depression, Anxiety and PTSD.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
School Social Work Intern
Commonpoint Queens
09.2021 - 06.2022
Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
Introduced anti-bullying and workshop for all students ages 12 to 18.
Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
Designed assessment plan for students with specific needs to streamline IEP or behavioral plan processes.
Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Domestic Violence Specialist
Government Department
07.2019 - 08.2019
Employed range of clinical interventions to deliver ongoing supportive counseling services for clients.
Consulted and advised on methods for screening and intervening in domestic violence situations.
Coordinated advocacy services with other services internally, at hospital and in community.
Coordinated assessment and clinical services to clients to address psychosocial, environmental, age-specific and cultural context.
Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Medical Social Work Intern
Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation
01.2019 - 06.2019
Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Offered employment counseling and provided referrals to community outreach programs to help clients gain independence.
Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05.2023
Social Work
Shih Chien University
Taipei, Taiwan
06.2020
Skills
Bilingual Speaking - English & Mandarin
Preparing Patients for Treatment
Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
Coping Mechanisms
Crisis Intervention
CBT & DBT
Group Counseling
Skill-Building Assistance
Case Management
Mental Health Assessments
Group Facilitation Support
Mental Illness Treatment
Timeline
Psychotherapist
The Child Center of New York
07.2023 - 07.2024
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Dorm
09.2022 - 05.2023
School Social Work Intern
Commonpoint Queens
09.2021 - 06.2022
Domestic Violence Specialist
Government Department
07.2019 - 08.2019
Medical Social Work Intern
Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation
01.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Social Work
Shih Chien University
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