Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Connecticut Renaissance, Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2020
Responsible for all aspects of daily functioning for an adult outpatient behavioral health program serving approximately 250 client's.
Provided ongoing supervision to up to 22 staff members and presented clinical trainings to ensure the delivery of quality services.
Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission and contractual commitments.
Conducted staff meetings to provide collaborative guidance on challenging client cases, discuss new ideas, and participants on program details and milestones.
Provided crisis management for any/all emergency clinical or medical issues that took place on-site.
Worked closely with community agencies and the legal system to provide treatment for client's identified as requiring counseling.
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
Connecticut Renaissance, Inc.
12.2009 - 04.2016
Facilitated and was responsible for all aspects of client treatment while enrolled in IOP.
Developed trauma informed curriculums to appropriately address issues related to SUD and a range of mental health diagnosis.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created individualized treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences, explore emotions, share openly, and utilize peer support and feedback.
Engaged family members and provided psychoeducational groups regarding SUD, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Recovery.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Primary Therapist
Kelly Repicci, LPC, LADC, MATS
08.2008 - 12.2012
Assessed incoming client's to determine counseling needs and preferences, engaged them with warmth and an open-mind, and developed a strong rapport.
Collaborated with client's to determine underlying issues, identify future goals, and employed various strategies to help client's progress.
Worked extensively with client's and families affected by SUD and provided support, resources, and an extensive knowledge of Recovery models related to addiction.
Worked to equip client's with healthy coping and grounding skills while reducing or eliminating self-defeating behaviors.
Maintained appropriate records, provided referrals, and participated in discharge planning as client's approached termination.
Offered individual and family/couples counseling, consultation and assistance with treatment placement, and both brief and long-term therapy options.
Clinical Coordinator
Regional Network Of Programs
09.2008 - 08.2009
Supervised a clinical team of 8 MATS counselors and all aspects of their daily routines including; delivery of client care, scheduling, case management, documentation, and billing matters.
Was responsible of reviewing all clinical documentation for the entire methadone site.
Maintained a caseload of 35 client's and delivered individual counseling using CBT, DBT within a person centered harm-reduction model of care.
Counselor and Clinical Team Leader
Liberation Programs
08.2006 - 08.2008
Provided initial evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
Treated both adult and adolescent client's via individual, group, couples, and family counseling.
Supervised a team of 5 clinicians.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology And Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY
05.2006
Master of Arts - Human Services
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
2005
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Delivery of Trauma Informed Care
EMDR
CBT
Mindfulness Strategies
Motivational Interviewing
Culturally sensitive and aware
Intervention Planning
Referral Coordination
Certification
Reike II Training - 2020
EMDR Trained - 2023
Timeline
Program Director
Connecticut Renaissance, Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2020
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
Connecticut Renaissance, Inc.
12.2009 - 04.2016
Clinical Coordinator
Regional Network Of Programs
09.2008 - 08.2009
Primary Therapist
Kelly Repicci, LPC, LADC, MATS
08.2008 - 12.2012
Counselor and Clinical Team Leader
Liberation Programs
08.2006 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology And Education