Motivated employee with a strong drive to tackle fresh challenges. Exhibits a strong work ethic, adaptability, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Proven track record of working effectively and autonomously, rapidly acquiring new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practicum Student Counselor
The Couch Counseling
08.2024 - Current
To meet with clients individually and provide counseling to assigned clients; including family and couples counseling
Provide therapeutical groups to clients
15-30 hours per week
Group Facilitator + Family Support Specialist
Transformations at Mending Fences
12.2021 - Current
To guide therapeutic groups throughout the clinical day
Conduct intake assessments and biopsychosocial assessments
Support primary therapists in individual sessions with clients as necessary
Develop and review treatment plans
Create safety plans
Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation
Address weekend clinical requirements
Facilitate off-site outings and activities
Reach out to families to offer assistance and psychoeducation regarding the mental health and diagnoses of their loved ones
Conduct family sessions to enhance alignment between the needs of the client and the concerns of their loved ones
Emergency Evaluator
The Centers
04.2020 - 05.2021
Admitted clients to the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), Detox, or Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU)
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments during intake for the psychiatrist and offering provisional diagnoses
In cases where admission is not deemed necessary, provided clients with referrals to community resources and addressing any external needs
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
07.2018 - 03.2020
Conducted inquiries into persistent cases of child abuse and/or neglect and offering clients access to community resources
Teacher
Leesburg High School
08.2015 - 07.2018
Educated students in Marine Science, Reading, and Math
Proctor state exams and tutor students after hours to the curriculum/EOC
Behavioral Health Technician + Clinical Assistant
Rye Psychiatric Hospital Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
Assisted patients with daily basic needs (ADLs) and to report needs to the clinical director
Set appointments for the therapists and write notes on patients as needed for the clinical team
Assisted with intake assessments and discharges from hospital
Closed in 2014
Education
Master of Science - Addiction
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
01.2025
Masters of Education - College Teaching
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marine Environmental Science
SUNY Maritime College at Fort Schuyler
Bronx, NY
01.2015
Skills
Interpersonal and written communication
Verbal and written communication
Intake interviews
Advocacy
Collaboration
Agenda planning
Patient Assessments
Community Outreach
Strategic Planning
Certification
CPR and First Aid
EMDR Trained
Trauma Informed Care Trained
MST Care Trained
LOCUS Certified
CBT Trained
DBT Trained
Timeline
Practicum Student Counselor
The Couch Counseling
08.2024 - Current
Group Facilitator + Family Support Specialist
Transformations at Mending Fences
12.2021 - Current
Emergency Evaluator
The Centers
04.2020 - 05.2021
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
07.2018 - 03.2020
Teacher
Leesburg High School
08.2015 - 07.2018
Behavioral Health Technician + Clinical Assistant
Rye Psychiatric Hospital Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Addiction
Purdue University Global
Masters of Education - College Teaching
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Marine Environmental Science