JOSHUA BISONO
White Plains
Summary
Clinical therapy professional with commitment to client-centered care and therapeutic excellence. Extensive background in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans that foster emotional and psychological well-being. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to dynamic clinical environments, ensuring reliable and flexible support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
The Clear View School Day Treatment Center
10.2021 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with students and families, promoting trust and open communication for more effective treatment outcomes.
- Assessed student's mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each student's unique needs.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, refining interventions to better meet student and family needs and facilitate lasting change.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, ensuring optimal student progress.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of assessments, interventions, progress updates, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
MSW Social Work Intern
Getting Out & Staying Out
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted Director of Reentry Services with intake and psychosocial assessments for new incoming program participants.
- Provided individual assessment and psychotherapy to enhance client’s mental health and self-determination through motivational interviewing,
- Conducted outreach services to recently released participants to assess level of readiness to re-engage in program benefits,
- Collaborated with Participant Success Managers to provide court advocacy on behalf of participants attesting to their hard work in the program and community,
BSW Mentor/Social Work Intern
The Arthur Project
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Boosted student confidence through one-on-one mentoring sessions focused on personal and academic development.
- Collaborated with mentors and supervisors to foster a safe and confidential space for students and families.
- Utilized motivational interviewing to enhance the client’s motivation for change and to reach desired goal,
- Implemented and coordinated school activities and events.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lehman College/ CUNY
Bronx, NY05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
- Individual counseling
- Family therapy
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Team collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Time management
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Provisional School Social Worker Certificate
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Mandated Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
The Clear View School Day Treatment Center
10.2021 - Current
MSW Social Work Intern
Getting Out & Staying Out
09.2020 - 05.2021
BSW Mentor/Social Work Intern
The Arthur Project
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Provisional School Social Worker Certificate
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Mandated Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lehman College/ CUNY
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