Karyn Agustynowicz
Torrington,United States
Summary
LMHC approval expected May 2025, Juvenile Justice Clinician dedicated to working with Justice involved youth in a detention setting. In-depth consultation with local and state level providers, providing comprehensive assessments, treatment plans/ISPs, GLAs, MSEs, session notes, intakes and discharge plans. Deliver trauma-focused, person centered therapy, DBT and SUDS clinical groups as well as consult with internal interdisciplinary teams. Work closely with our senior assessment clinician on diagnostic and behavioral data collection. Committed to providing empowering therapeutic outcomes and advocacy to a diverse population.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Justice Clinician
Center For Human Development
06.2022 - Current
- Implement crisis intervention and develop Individual Support Plans as needed.
- Complete integrative assessments, treatment plans, GLAs and Discharge plans.
- Meet with youth weekly for session work and daily for an individualized check in.
- Advocate for patients within the JJ/DYS system to bridge access to community and/or mental health resources.
Therapeutic Mentor
Behavioral Health Network Inc.
02.2016 - 06.2022
- Guided youth and their families through clinical treatment plan goals in several community settings.
- Fostered unconditional positive regard for youth to openly discuss mental health challenges and progress towards their clinical goals.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices by modeling positive behaviors throughout therapy sessions.
Case Assistant
Gandara Mental Health
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Supported case workers with guiding residential clients through the recovery process
- Submitted clinically based documentation in a timely manner
- Secured and documented medication delivery and administered prescriptions to residents.
- Reported progress and concerns to assigned CWs, supervisors and Program Director
Educational Coach
Westfield Public Schools
11.2004 - 02.2016
- Supported teachers in integrating technology into their classrooms, enhancing the learning experience for students.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide unique learning opportunities for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall curriculum for students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to target areas of improvement for students.
Assistance Coordinator
Youth Works
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Handled budget tracking and expense reporting, maintaining fiscal responsibility across all projects.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives within the department by identifying areas for optimization and proposing solutions accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Our Lady of the Elms College
Chicopee, MA05.2016
Master of Clinical Psychology -
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA05.2022
Skills
- Training facilitation
- Team forming and building
- Youth Worker Management
- Youth Employment Navigation
- Youth and Adult Trauma Informed Milieus
- Youth Justice Involved Detention Settings
- Adult Residential Rehabilitation Facilities
- Adult Independent and Group Home Settings
- Insurance Billing and Authorization Navigation
- Treatment Plan compilation and management
- Diagnostic Assessment Navigation
- Timely Electronic Documentation
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Stavros Paul Winske Access Award, 05/01/13
- Collaborated with the 'Mass Advocates Standing Strong' organization on the state level
- Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
Certification
- Community Worker, BHN - 2022
- CANS, CHD - 2024
- CPR & First Aid, CHD - 2025
- LMHC- Approval Expected May 2025
Experience And Skills
- Facilitate trainings and team building in collaboration with senior management
- Oversight and Management of Workers through Youth Employment Program
- Youth and Adult Trauma Informed Milieus
- Youth Justice Involved Detention Settings
- Adult Residential Rehabilitation Facilities
- Adult Independent and Group Home Outreach
- Insurance Billing and Authorization Navigation
- Complete Treatment Notes and Plans, Crisis Watch Reviews, GLAs, MSEs and Discharge Notes
- Diagnostic Assessment in collaboration with senior assessment clinician and treatment placement teams
Timeline
Juvenile Justice Clinician
Center For Human Development
06.2022 - Current
Therapeutic Mentor
Behavioral Health Network Inc.
02.2016 - 06.2022
Assistance Coordinator
Youth Works
06.2014 - 08.2014
Case Assistant
Gandara Mental Health
11.2011 - 02.2016
Educational Coach
Westfield Public Schools
11.2004 - 02.2016
Master of Clinical Psychology -
Bay Path University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Our Lady of the Elms College
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