Madeline Pucheril
New York
Summary
I’m a dynamic Clinical professional with 8+ years experience providing client-centered and strengths-based care to a diverse set of individuals and families. I am an empathetic, warm therapist committed to building a trusting therapeutic alliance with clients as they identify their goals. I’m proficient in cognitive behavioral, mind-body, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic techniques, ensuring tailored treatment strategies for diverse populations. I'm extremely passionate about promoting holistic self-care and empowerment with my clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Psychotherapy Intern
AthenaPsych
09.2024 - Current
- Provided individual psychotherapy services to a caseload of 8-10 psychotherapy patients. Served patients ranging in age from 6-65.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions including CBT, Creative Arts, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Motivational Interviewing modalities.
- Built empathetic, warm, and engaging rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning services, stabilizing clients in distress (self-harm, suicide, domestic violence) and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions according to DSM-V criteria and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques.
- Adapted therapeutic approaches based on patient feedback and progress, ensuring tailored and effective care.
- Developed a 6-week Smoking and Tobacco Cessation group therapy curriculum alongside supervisor.
MSW Clinical Intern
Elev8 Treatment Centers- Inpatient
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained a caseload of 4-5 substance and alcohol use detox & rehab clients providing individual therapy, discharge planning, and treatment planning.
- Facilitation of 20-40 clients in group therapy sessions on rotation topics (Leisure Time in Sobriety & Stress management)
- Conduct regular assessments related to substance use; including Biopsychosocial and Suicide Severity Screenings.
- Ensure compliance with documentation and reporting requirements in line with OASAS requirements.
- Participated in daily case conferences and clinical supervision to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development.
- Assessed for suicidality, self-harm, or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety planning measures when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical staff, psychiatrists, case managers, and administrators to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Supported client transitions by coordinating discharge planning and linking individuals with appropriate community resources.
- Advanced professional cultural competence by delivering culturally sensitive services to diverse populations by creating trust through empathic listening and validation.
Health & Wellness Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed and supervised a team of 6 caseworkers and 3 interns providing direct client services within the department, which included 3 programs providing mental health preventive counseling to Afghans and Intensive Case Management for refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, Eritrea, and more.
- Planned and implemented programming, coordinates core service delivery, supervises staff, ensured program goals were met.
- Conducted regular and timely case file reviews with team members; Ensured compliance with case file documentation and reporting requirements.
- Provided training and dissemination of program updates of donor requirements in collaboration with the Health & Wellness Manager.
- Assisted with providing data and reports for Health & Wellness Manager and IRC HQ.
- Oversaw spending and funds distribution.
- Ensured all 8 direct reports had updated development plans and work to ensure appropriate diversity, equity and inclusion measures were implemented.
- Worked with team members to utilize referral systems for participants to access outside services.
ICM Afghan Housing and Logistic Specialist
International Rescue Committee
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed Workflow and Submission system for Afghan Investment & Support Program (ASIP) Applications across all IRC Oakland Programs
- Developed content, marketing materials, presentation of monthly recurring Housing Orientation Workshop in collaboration with fellow Oakland Housing Specialists
- Identifies and secure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for Intensive Case Management program clients in compliance within ORR's guidelines for Preferred Communities
- Conducts ongoing outreach to current and potential landlords, property managers, housing partners, including community partners in extended placement opportunities
Case Manager: Rapid Rehousing and Prevention Programs
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed a Caseload ranging from 25-35 individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- Facilitated placement of unhoused individuals in permanent housing in the private and public housing sector
- Mediation between unhoused individuals, external partner organizations, federal housing programs and property managers
- Coached participants in developing independent living skills, money management, community integration, employment linkage, benefits establishment, and linkage to community providers for substance abuse, primary and mental health care, and all other services needed to assist clients in reaching their treatment plan goals
- Exercised strong relationship building skills, networking skills and ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
- Processed referrals from outside agencies and conducting Intakes for new clients, problem-solving to address their critical needs
- Demonstrated cross-cultural communication both internally and among a demographic experiencing barriers such as language, hearing impairments, substance use, emotional distress, and insufficient technology
Resident Advisor
California Baptist University
08.2019 - 04.2020
Community Project and Children's Program Coordinator
Next Step Ministries and Union Rescue Mission
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Lead a team of 8 - 10 other Summer Staff members to successfully facilitate week-long mission trips by leading devotionals, daily briefing for ministry, debriefing, transportation and logistics, youth leader meetings, and coordinating service projects at local ministries
- Coordinated and Managed outreach on Skid Row with Union Rescue Mission by leading volunteer groups (6-12th grade) in outreach activities.
Humanitarian Aid Worker- Volunteer
The World Race: Gap Year
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained custody of all funds and possessed responsibility for the deposit, reconciliation, recording, and disbursement of these monies.
- Fostered genuine community amongst a team of 7 in extreme living and working conditions.
- Effectively accomplished these tasks including children's programming, youth services, construction projects, and local business management while encouraging development, cohesion, and growth within the team.
- Aided with need-based projects by collaborating with leaders of rural villages to determine necessities centered on priority and available resources.
- Managed the relationships between hosts and outreach contacts in multicultural settings.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2025
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies, Global Justice
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05-2020
Skills
- Responsive to New Challenges
- Skilled Treatment and Discharge/Termination Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Holistic Self-Care Guidance
- Psychodynamic Therapy Facilitation
- DBT Skill Application
- Facilitation of Group Therapy
- Knowledge of DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria
- Crisis intervention & Safety Planning
Timeline
Clinical Psychotherapy Intern
AthenaPsych
09.2024 - Current
MSW Clinical Intern
Elev8 Treatment Centers- Inpatient
01.2024 - 07.2024
Health & Wellness Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
10.2022 - 12.2023
ICM Afghan Housing and Logistic Specialist
International Rescue Committee
02.2022 - 09.2022
Case Manager: Rapid Rehousing and Prevention Programs
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
08.2020 - 02.2022
Resident Advisor
California Baptist University
08.2019 - 04.2020
Community Project and Children's Program Coordinator
Next Step Ministries and Union Rescue Mission
05.2019 - 08.2019
Humanitarian Aid Worker- Volunteer
The World Race: Gap Year
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies, Global Justice
California Baptist University
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