Kizzy Dinelle Springer
Queens Village
Summary
Experienced counseling professional prepared to excel in demanding environment. Proven ability to foster strong client relationships and guide individuals through personal challenges. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and client advocacy. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring consistent support and positive outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Counselor
Outreach
05.2015 - Current
- provide weekly caseload group sessions to assist residents in developing and obtaining goals
- provide weekly counseling sessions
- initial and ongoing screening of residents
- document and chart all aspect of residents progress through the use of plans and progress notes.
- provide crisis intervention
- facilitate insurance calls
- overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.
- management of interns
Patient Care Associate
North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital
06.2008 - Current
- Maintain records of patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration
- Foster patient care activities of the nursing unit through maintenance of patient records, supplies, and the environment
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Create and maintain a safe, clean and functional environment, ensuring for comfortable movement of the patient
- Coordinate activities with unit staff and other departments
Staff Trainer
Quality Services for the Autistic Community
09.2007 - 12.2015
- Oversee educational and recreational programs for autistic clients and their families
- Transport clients in agency vehicles as needed
- Implement and maintain treatment plans
- Supervise Group Leader and Habilitation Specialists and create successful training programs
- Completed OMRDD/OSHA/HIPAA Training and Educated in QSAC & Autism
Community Habilitation Coordinator/MSC
Rewarding Environment for Adult Living
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Provided educational instruction, direct services and support for clients chosen, individualized outcomes
- Empower and enable consumers to achieve their stated goals and to live as optimally as possible
- Created Community Habilitation Plans while following OPWDD regulations
- Interview potential candidates to place in-home with individuals
- Attend ISP meetings and collaborate with staff
Education
Master’s Degree - School Counseling/ Mental Health Counseling
Alfred University
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
City University of New York, York College
05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Substance Use Disorder
- Clinical Judgement
- Adolescent Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Practice
- Crisis Intervention
- Leadership development
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Professional Training And Workshops
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Technological Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- NYS OASAS trainings
License Mental Health Counselor
License number 014426
Timeline
Primary Counselor
Outreach
05.2015 - Current
Community Habilitation Coordinator/MSC
Rewarding Environment for Adult Living
03.2012 - 11.2014
Patient Care Associate
North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Staff Trainer
Quality Services for the Autistic Community
09.2007 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
City University of New York, York College
Master’s Degree - School Counseling/ Mental Health Counseling
Alfred University
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