Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Max Ellenhorn
Clinical Social Work Intern
Boston
Summary
Dedicated and eager student with a robust clinical background in individual psychotherapy, crisis management, and team leading and collaborating. Reputation for being warm, a deep thinker, having a reliable intuition, and a strong sense of humor. Skilled in building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues, creating non-judgmental, safe, and explorative spaces, and working with diverse populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Social Work Intern
Framingham State University Counseling Center
Framingham
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provide individual weekly and biweekly 60-minute psychotherapy for Framingham State University undergraduate and graduate students.
- Hold 60-minute walk-in therapy sessions once daily for urgent and crisis needs for Framingham State University undergraduate and graduate students.
- Attend and participate in weekly individual supervision, group supervision, and professional development meetings.
- Collaborate with other university departments and resources and hold outreach programs on campus for students.
Residential Counselor
Brackett House
Arlington
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in weekly QUEST outings, which included hiking, rock-climbing, and horseback-riding. These outings helped clients stay physically and mentally active and form friendships in a natural setting, as well as build skills and a feeling of competence.
- Lead group-gym workouts with clients twice a week at the local fitness center, which included cardio, strength training, and aerobics.
- Handled various patient-oriented duties, including medication administration and patient behavior assessments, for clients in the residential program and the Annex apartments.
- Conducted daily room inspections to search for contraband or any dangerous items in the residential program and Annex apartments.
Social Work Intern
Bay Cove Human Services
Dorchester
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided clinical services and interventions to adults with mental health challenges in community and in residences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team using evidence-based practices to provide person-centered treatment to enhance independence and quality of life for Persons served.
Residential Supervisor
Ivy Street School
Brookline
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Cultivated therapeutic relationships and rapport with 16 residential students between ages of 15-22 with behavioral, neurological, and developmental challenges and differences.
- Took leading role in crisis prevention and intervention, including verbal and physical management of dangerous behavior in accordance with program policies.
- Oversaw and participated in detailed implementation of each student’s Treatment Plan and protocols within milieu and in community.
- Completed detailed documentation, communication logs, and incident reports for each pertaining student at end of each residential shift.
- Planned and implemented scheduled programming and therapeutic groups during each residential shift and maintained safety and structure at all times.
- Collaborated with clinical, behavior, education, and nursing teams to ensure high-quality student treatment across settings.
- Attended monthly agency-wide training on therapeutic and behavioral interventions such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Trauma Informed Care, and ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) model.
- Supervised team of Residential Counselors and ensured a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic milieu for 16 residential students between ages of 15-22 with behavioral, neurological, and developmental challenges and differences.
- Supervised implementation of all program policies with respect to safety, documentation, communication, behavior management, and confidentiality.
Residential Counselor Intern
PATH at Stone Summit
Danby
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported in clients cultivating relationships with resident-owned farm animals.
- Provided car service for clients to off-campus appointments.
- Sat in and assisted in group therapies, specifically CBT, at least once a week
- Cultivated relationships with about 12 patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Boston College School of Social Work
United States of America 08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pitzer College
United States of America 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Growth-minded
Mindful and self aware
Critical Thinker
Eager, curious, and patient
Empathetic listener
Interests
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Clay sculpting
Soccer playing
Music creating
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Framingham State University Counseling Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Residential Counselor
Brackett House
05.2023 - 08.2023
Social Work Intern
Bay Cove Human Services
09.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Boston College School of Social Work
08.2022 - Current
Residential Supervisor
Ivy Street School
06.2020 - 07.2022
Residential Counselor Intern
PATH at Stone Summit
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pitzer College
08.2016 - 05.2020