Dedicated mental health professional specializing in the care and emotional well-being of older adults. Committed to supporting clients through life transitions, cognitive and emotional challenges, and promoting dignity, resilience, and quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Affiliated Sante Group
Montgomery County, MD
10.2023 - Current
Provide individual and group therapy sessions for older adults in Montgomery County.
Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop personalized treatment plan for clients.
Responsible for timely development and submission of all case documentation.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care for clients, enhancing overall outcomes.
Facilitated psychoeducational talks, empowering older adults with tools for mental wellness and resilience.
Fitness Trainer
Ageility
Ellicott City, MD
01.2022 - 10.2023
Provided one-on-one fitness training and facilitated group exercise classes for older adults in assisted and independent living communities.
Conducted fitness assessments and implemented exercises designed uniquely for clients.
Responsible for identifying clients, developing, and maintaining case load.
Billed and documented services as sessions were provided.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' physical abilities and limitations.
Implemented injury prevention strategies, enhancing clients' safety during workouts.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic client wellness approaches.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Baltimore, MD
08.2022 - 06.2023
Provided individual and group therapy sessions for older adults in partial hospitalization program.
Provided intake assessments with patients entering program.
Documented both individual and group therapy notes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
Monitored patient behavior and provided crisis intervention when necessary to ensure safety.
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Olney Assisted Living
Olney, MD
05.2020 - 08.2021
Led daily life enrichment programs specifically suited to meet the social, psychological, and physical needs of residents with dementia.
Updated Life Enrichment Director regarding resident participation in programming.
Helped Life Enrichment Director create new programming, develop monthly calendar, and maximize individualization of programs.
Facilitated regular assessments of resident needs, ensuring personalized and effective programming.
Behavior Technician
Trellis Services
Columbia, MD
05.2018 - 03.2020
Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism at clinic and at home.
Assisted Behavior Analyst and client family members implement and achieve behavioral, social, and academic goals.
Formulated client specific play activities that incorporated individual goals.
Recorded data on client's progress throughout session.
Communicated with client's family and wrote daily session notes detailing client programming.
Fitness Desk Attendant
Edlavitch Jewish Community Center
Washington, D.C
12.2017 - 03.2020
Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth member check-in processes.
Greeted all members in a professional and friendly manner.
Monitored and answered phone, assisted customers and transferred to proper locations.
Explained use of exercise equipment to members.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of fitness areas for optimal member experience.
Conducted regular safety inspections on all gym equipment, identifying issues requiring maintenance or repair before they became problematic for users.
Fitness Floor Staff
Bender Jewish Community Center
Rockville, MD
02.2018 - 06.2018
Ensured gym equipment and environment was organized and sanitary.
Assisted members in utilizing fitness equipment and maintaining safe exercise environments.
Enforced facility rules, responded to incidents and emergencies.
Cultivated positive relationships with members by interacting during fitness.
Monitored facility cleanliness, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
University of Maryland
Baltimore
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland
College Park
05.2018
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer