Kristine Infante
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing evidenced based practices to positively impact clients. Highly versatile, I have provided individual, group and family therapy in an array of different treatment settings, with children, adolescents, adults and families. Empathetic and supportive, I focus on building rapport and trust with both clients and colleagues. Flexible and adaptable, I prioritize meeting each individual client where they are at.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Manatee Digital Mental Health
04.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement creative interventions to engage children/families and promote therapeutic progress.
- Improve family communication by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Maintain detailed documentation of child/family progress, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Increase parental involvement through education on child development stages and parenting strategies, fostering positive change throughout the household.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address specific needs and goals of children/families.
- Facilitate on-going assessment of child and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Assist families in developing healthy boundaries, resulting in stronger relationships among members.
- Create customized behavioral modification plans for children experiencing disruptive behavior issues at home or school environments.
Virtual Licensed Clinical Social Worker
ReachLink Online Therapy
03.2024 - Current
- Provide weekly telehealth therapy to adults and/or their families (through Employee Assistance Programs or through commercial insurance), with an array of mental health issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, impulse control disorders, relationship stress, job stress and various other stressors.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
- Implement cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
- Provide psycho-educational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
- Conduct initial assessment and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Promote integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Maintain timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
Virtual Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Solutions Counseling LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Provide weekly telehealth therapy to adolescents and adults with an array of mental health issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, impulse control disorders, relationship stress, job stress and various other stressors.
- Conduct initial assessment and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, with goals and objectives that are linked to diagnoses.
- Promote integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Employ various treatment modalities, such as cognitive behavioral, solution focused, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic and dialectical behavioral during intake evaluation and therapy sessions.
School Social Worker
High Point School, CPC Behavioral Healthcare
02.2013 - 01.2024
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention to students aged 6-18 years old with various emotional, intellectual and behavioral struggles in a private, special needs educational setting.
- Used an array of evidenced based treatments (CBT, SF, MI, TF) during individual, group and family sessions.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff and/or families to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and treatment planning.
- Outreached families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Social Worker
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
09.2007 - 02.2013
- Provided individual and group therapy to children, adolescents and their families who were experiencing a broad array of social, emotional and behavioral struggles.
- Conducted initial intake assessments to determine whether therapy was appropriate and, if so, which modality would be most beneficial.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
- Performed various case management responsibilities which include coordination of treatment, follow-up and discharge planning with schools and other service providers.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Case Manager
CPC Behavioral Healthcare
01.2005 - 09.2006
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients with mental health and alcohol/substance abuse struggles, by making weekly or biweekly visits, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Wrote treatment plans that followed standardized practices and helped clients to achieve their goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Provided transportation to and from appointments with other providers.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Youth Worker
Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center
01.2003 - 08.2004
- Supervised youth in psychiatric state hospital facility to minimize risks and offer support.
- Promoted safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations, providing empathy and support and reinforcing positive behaviors among patients.
- Provided crisis intervention to minimize risks and offer emotional support to patients.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Worked closely with patients’ psychiatric treatment team to provide consistent service quality that was tailored to each patient's individual needs.
Education
M.S.W. -
Kean University
Union, NJB.A. in Psychology -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Suicide Assessment/Prevention
- Individual Counseling
- Grief/loss counseling
- Anger Management
- Group Therapy
- Family therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT, SF etc)
- Mindfulness
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona
- New Jersey School Social Worker Certification
Affiliations
Member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society
References
Provided on request
Timeline
Virtual Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Manatee Digital Mental Health
04.2024 - Current
Virtual Licensed Clinical Social Worker
ReachLink Online Therapy
03.2024 - Current
Virtual Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Solutions Counseling LLC
08.2022 - Current
School Social Worker
High Point School, CPC Behavioral Healthcare
02.2013 - 01.2024
Social Worker
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
09.2007 - 02.2013
Case Manager
CPC Behavioral Healthcare
01.2005 - 09.2006
Youth Worker
Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center
01.2003 - 08.2004
M.S.W. -
Kean University
B.A. in Psychology -
Rutgers University
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