Matthieu Francois, LMSW
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Results-focused and passionate social worker offering extensive school experience. Well-versed in numerous intervention techniques, therapeutic practices, and family engagement strategies to improve the mental health of the community. Detail-oriented hard worker looking to use an ever-expanding skillset to join a school's team and assist in working toward student, teacher, and administrative goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Therapist
Behavioral Health Services North
01.2021 - Current
- Implement formal and established testing protocols to evaluate the educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
- Promote self-advocacy skills among students by empowering them to communicate their needs effectively both inside and outside classroom settings.
- Utilize evidence-based practices in therapy sessions, contributing to positive outcomes for students across various demographics.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify students' and families' needs to develop appropriate treatment plans.
School Social Work Intern
Broome County Promise Zone
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in individual, group, and family sessions.
- Maintained detailed records of case management activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and professional standards.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
- Planned, promoted, and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmira College
Elmira, NY06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Elmira College
Elmira, NY06.2018
Skills
- Program development
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Family engagement
- Youth psychology
- Group therapy
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker (Oct. 2020)
2x ASIST Suicide Prevention Training
Trauma Recovery Training
Timeline
School-Based Therapist
Behavioral Health Services North
01.2021 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Broome County Promise Zone
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
SUNY At Binghamton
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmira College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Elmira College
Licensed Master Social Worker (Oct. 2020)
2x ASIST Suicide Prevention Training
Trauma Recovery Training
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