Joanne Pietrasz
Dryden,NY
Summary
Experienced forensic counselor skilled in crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and individual counseling. Known for fostering collaborative teamwork and implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to drive positive client outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Counselor
Tompkins County Sheriffs Office
Ithaca, New York
04.2001 - 05.2025
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Offered advanced counseling in an institutional setting following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Kept pace with changes in research on diagnostic and treatment protocols to give best possible support to clients.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
New College of California
San Francisco, CA06-1997
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Springfield College
Springfield, MA06-1994
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health assessment
- Individual counseling
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group psychotherapy expert
- Extensive DSM-iV knowledge
- Multicultural competence
Accomplishments
- Tompkins County Crisis Intervention Team- Trained Hostage Negotiator 2001-2025
- Hare Psychopathy Checklist 2004
- Medal of Merit-Tompkins County Sheriffs Office 2019
Timeline
Forensic Counselor
Tompkins County Sheriffs Office
04.2001 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
New College of California
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Springfield College