MARIA PINCKNEY
East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Devoted mental health therapist with a passion for helping people in any and every way possible. Love providing therapy and am currently seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Withdrawal Management Counselor
Pyramid Healthcare Hillside
East Stroudsburg , PA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Solely provided clinical portion of treatment to all clients admitted to 3.7WM (withdrawal management)
- Developed biopsychosocial summaries and developed and implemented interventions to discharge barriers.
- Provided individualized care and treatment consistent with age and lifespan developmental needs of client.
- Provided crisis intervention
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Mental Health Therapist
Pennsylvania Treatment and Healing
East Stroudsburg , Pennsylvania
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Worked closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
Behavior Specialist and Mobile Therapist
Pathways Community Services
East Stroudsburg , PA
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with behavior analysts to diagnose problem behaviors and create detailed plan of treatment and maintenance for clients.
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
- Designed and implemented scientifically researched and evidence-based interventions.
- Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Maintained objective session notes and accurate records to organize, model and review behavior as well as progress information.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to motivate and help clients reach highest potential.
Day Program Instructor
Willowglen Academy
Sparta , NJ
06.2013 - 12.2014
- (ATS) Adult Training Services - Taught Life Skills, job skills, communication skills, social skills, and coping methods to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Group Home - taught and assisted clients with their ADLs, Meal Planning/cooking, attended Dr. appointments with clients; provided transportation services to clients; taught and assisted clients with shopping and taught and performed medicine administration duties to new staff and assisted staff and clients with activities/event planning
- Nursing Department - I helped complete reports for all clients
- Data entry; import client information into computer system
- Reports; monthlies; CQI report; assisted with creation of therapeutic schedules; behavior plans; and modifications and implementation of daily and future goals Paperwork - progress reports; daily training log; ATS and GH logs; Highlights book and Critical log; monthly behavioral reports; behavior tracking sheets; reinforcers and point sheets.
Supervisor
Carrolls Corp/BurgerKing
East stroudsburg , PA
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to increase productivity.
- Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers.
- Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational problems.
- Scheduling and inventory processing complete shift reports; daily reports and approving payroll.
Direct Support Professional
Fitzmaurice Community Services Inc
Stroudsburg , PA
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips within their community, providing transportation, other assistance, and companionship.
Education
Mastered - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2014
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2013
Skills
- Client goal planning
- Tracking client progress
- Developing relationships
- Confidential records
- Patient Health Education
- Team-building
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
Additional Information
In between proving mental health therapy; I work with the elderly and disabled. I find it quite rewarding to help people maintain a high quality of living and/or get back to a higher quality of living.
Timeline
Withdrawal Management Counselor
Pyramid Healthcare Hillside
02.2022 - 09.2022
Mental Health Therapist
Pennsylvania Treatment and Healing
10.2019 - 02.2022
Behavior Specialist and Mobile Therapist
Pathways Community Services
02.2015 - 05.2021
Day Program Instructor
Willowglen Academy
06.2013 - 12.2014
Direct Support Professional
Fitzmaurice Community Services Inc
08.2010 - 03.2011
Supervisor
Carrolls Corp/BurgerKing
08.2005 - 06.2013
Mastered - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
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