Kristen Wojcoski
Northbridge,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Practice Owner
Creating Clarity Art Therapy and Counseling
10.2019 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Offered referrals to community resources that could assist clients in meeting their needs.
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and other significant mental health disorders.
Community Mental Health Clinician
Vendetti Wellness Group LC
07.2018 - Current
- Manage individual case load, provide intake assessments, diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, and provide mental health treatment
- Communicate with family members, other treatment providers as needed and authorized
Per Diem Clinician
Spectrum Health Systems
Westborough, MA
09.2015 - Current
- Completing bio-psych-social intake assessments with clients arriving at NERC for medically monitored detox protocol and substance abuse treatment
- Facilitating Spectrum recovery groups and individual therapeutic contacts while developing aftercare plans
Per Diem Clinical Staff
MHM-Services Inc/Correct Care Solutions
Framingham, MA
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted with new patient intakes and crisis management.
Assistant Mental Health Director
MHM-Services, Inc
Framingham, MA
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Assist the Mental Health Director in managing the daily clinical and operational duties of team of mental health professionals (MHP's)
- Creating monthly shift coverage schedules, consult with clinical cases and respond to crises, assisting in hiring and training MHP's
- Participate in a monthly on call rotation to offer crises consultation for MCI-F and other prisons in the northern MA region
- Facilitating suicide prevention training to mental health and security staff, overseeing the mental health program and staff at South Middlesex Correctional Center (SMCC)
- Managing a caseload and complying with clinical documentation, working closely with DOC administration
Mental Health Clinician
MHM-Services, Inc.
Framingham, MA
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Developing and facilitating therapeutic groups focused on Dual Diagnosis, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy among other evidence based practices
- Provide crisis intervention for clients at risk of self harm or increased mental health symptoms
- Diagnose clients and develop treatment and behavioral plans independently and as part of treatment team
Part-time Barista
Starbucks
Wethersfield, CT
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Customer service including taking orders, preparing drinks, resolving customer complaints, regular maintenance
Intern/Per Diem Mental Health Counselor
FSW Inc.
Bridgeport, CT
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Facilitate intake exams and diagnoses as well as a creative expressions group and individual sessions
- Create and update client treatment plans and complete progress notes
Art Therapy Intern
Veteran Affairs
West Haven, CT
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Develop and facilitate group Art Therapy interventions for the Giant Steps program
- Provide support and assistance during group activities
Customer Service Coordinator
Verizon Wireless
Wallingford, CT
11.2006 - 06.2010
- Resolving escalations and negotiating and act as a point of contact for colleagues
- Facilitate trainings for new-hires (classes of 25 people on average)
- Meeting and exceeding goals in quality and customer focus
- Use all available computer resources and applications to troubleshoot and solve customer issues on a daily basis
Assistant Manager
Pacific Sunwear
Manchester, CT
08.2005 - 11.2006
- Handling shipment procedures, product transfer procedures, banking and deposit procedures
- Interviewing, hiring and training new employees, supervising sales floor and sales team
- Taking care of all customer services, including making sales and handling escalations and loss prevention procedures
Education
Master of Art - Art Therapy
Albertus Magnus
New Haven, CT05.2012
BFA - Painting, Art History, Printmaking
University of Hartford Art School
05.2005
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Constructive criticism
- Therapeutic skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Program creation and implementation
- Crisis management
- Staff management
Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Practice Owner
Creating Clarity Art Therapy and Counseling
10.2019 - Current
Community Mental Health Clinician
Vendetti Wellness Group LC
07.2018 - Current
Per Diem Clinical Staff
MHM-Services Inc/Correct Care Solutions
07.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Mental Health Director
MHM-Services, Inc
10.2015 - 01.2018
Per Diem Clinician
Spectrum Health Systems
09.2015 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
MHM-Services, Inc.
08.2012 - 10.2015
Intern/Per Diem Mental Health Counselor
FSW Inc.
01.2011 - 08.2011
Part-time Barista
Starbucks
06.2010 - 05.2012
Art Therapy Intern
Veteran Affairs
09.2009 - 01.2011
Customer Service Coordinator
Verizon Wireless
11.2006 - 06.2010
Assistant Manager
Pacific Sunwear
08.2005 - 11.2006
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Master of Art - Art Therapy
Albertus Magnus
BFA - Painting, Art History, Printmaking
University of Hartford Art School
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