Kristen Alfonsi

• Delivering therapy services directly to college students, addressing a variety of mental health concerns.
• Performing thorough biopsychosocial assessments to understand the complexities of clients' backgrounds and presenting issues.
  Identifying client needs through assessments and employing appropriate theoretical approaches to guide interventions effectively.
• Collaborating with clients to develop treatment goals and interventions.
• Ensuring clients are fully informed and providing informed consent for services offered.
• Upholding confidentiality standards and boundaries, adhering to legal and ethical limits.
• Active role in individual and group supervision.
• Continuously work towards enhancing cultural competence, recognizing and respecting the diversity of clients' backgrounds and identities.
• Maintain thorough and timely case notes to document client sessions and progress, ensuring accurate and up to date records.

• Provided direct therapy services to individuals under the supervision of a licensed clinician, implementing evidence-based interventions and treatment plans.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' needs, strengths, and treatment goals.
• Maintained accurate and detailed progress notes, documenting session outcomes, client responses, and treatment plan adjustments.

• Trained as a Behavior Technician with a strong understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and methodologies.
• Experience working directly with children and families under licensed clinician, implementing behavior intervention plans to address challenging behaviors and promote skill development.

Managed full-time care for four boys, aged 1 to 11 years old, with responsibilities including:

• Supported children with school work, test preparation, and foundational skill learning.
• Organizing activities to enhance social skills, socialization exercises.
• Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on the children's progress and establishing trust.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
• Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
• Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.

• Facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers to ensure patient satisfaction and quality of care.
• Demonstrated a strong understanding of patient rights, hospital policies, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Documented patient concerns, grievances, and feedback to support quality improvement initiatives and enhance patient experiences.
• Shadowed a social worker in Case Management, gaining valuable insights into patient advocacy, resource coordination, and discharge planning.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Provided attentive care for an 8 year old girl on the autism spectrum, with duties encompassing:

• Structuring and implementing tailored activities aimed at fostering social skills and facilitating socialization exercises.
• Effectively managing a dynamic schedule comprising school commitments, therapy sessions, and extracurricular activities.
• Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
• Prepares and serve meals with balanced nutrition while ensuring safety.

Provided attentive care for a 5 year old boy with a diagnosed seizure disorder and asthma, fulfilling the following duties:

• Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
• Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage the child.
• Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for the child.
• Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
• Medication management and ensure safety for the child's food allergies.