Monet J Crues
Rochester,NY
Summary
Empathetic and patient-centered therapist, well-versed in performing comprehensive assessments to identify client strengths, needs and overall functioning at micro and macro system levels. Facilitates family, couples and individual counseling sessions to help clients address underlying emotions which maintain instability and conflict. Committed to establishing goals and objectives to help clients build healthy and positive personal relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Provided individual, family and group psychotherapy to clients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Assessed client needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Educated clients on available resources within their communities that could help them meet their therapeutic goals.
- Conducted intake interviews and assessments to evaluate clinical presentations.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines for confidentiality as outlined by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Provided referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary for additional services or treatments.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the development of integrated treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Response Social Worker
City of Rochester
Rochester, NY
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop treatment strategies.
- Provided supportive counseling to assist individuals in developing coping strategies for stressors associated with illness or injury.
- Facilitated referrals to appropriate community resources based on patient need.
- Educated family members about available resources and support systems.
- Assessed the social and emotional needs of patients in crisis.
- Conducted home visits for assessments and to provide additional support.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and their families.
Community Support Specialist
City of Rochester
Rochester, NY
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as legal aid, housing, job training and medical care.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with other advocates from the organization to discuss cases and share ideas.
- Participated in trainings related to best practices in working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Worked closely with other organizations providing services to victims of domestic violence in order to coordinate care plans across multiple providers.
- Maintained client records using an electronic database system, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of data entered.
- Assessed risk factors associated with potential cases of abuse or neglect in order to develop appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of victims in emergency situations.
Group Facilitator
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated weekly group sessions, created and implemented activities, events and programs that encouraged students to develop healthier attitudes towards their experience of Nazareth College as women of color
- Collaborated with the Health and Counseling department to provide referrals and other on-campus resources as needed
- Cultivated pleasant and safe atmosphere for women of color by encouraging students to take ownership of the group and acted as a guide to assist students deep reflection to address both negative and positive experiences, which was widely embraced by clients and staff personnel
- Engaged with students in private biofeedback sessions during one on one meetings
- Offered insight on available wellness programs and services that prove helpful to clients.
Coordinator of Young Scholars Support Services
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided mental health counseling services for students in the Young Scholars Program
- Discussed available program services with students and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes
- Planned and implemented student focused programming addressing social/emotional, cultural, and education needs
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to monitor/support academic progress of all Young Scholars
- Taught Academic College Success (ACS 101) class to all Young Scholars freshman
- Built and maintained strong relationships with students by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to students needs
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Functional Family Therapist
Cayuga Centers
Rochester, NY
06.2012 - 01.2017
- Conducted weekly home-based family counseling sessions to establish and assess treatment goals
- Created behavioral modification programs for couples, families and individuals to provide appropriate therapeutic services to assist clients in coping with symptoms and problems
- Maintained current knowledge of family therapy treatment modalities by attending training and workshops to optimize clients' recovery
- Identified family treatment goals, wrote contracts specific to individual client needs and monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress toward treatment goals
- Gathered information from doctors, schools and law enforcement personnel to make informed decisions on treatment plans and goals
- Constructed progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain individual case files.
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Multisystemic</span> Therapist
Cayuga Centers
Rochester, NY
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Provided intensive community-based therapy focusing on restructuring systems that enabled juvenile offenders to perpetually commit crimes and or exhibit ungovernable behaviors
- Provided caregivers with tools and resources needed to effectively remove barriers that hinder them from creating and maintaining a well-balanced structure of systems which encourage a positive atmosphere for their family
- Provided weekly updates on family's progress for case assigned Probation Officer
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support
- Evaluated progress against goals for all patients.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY07-2024
Master of Science - Creative Arts Therapy
Nazareth College Of Rochester
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Geneseo
12.2006
Skills
- Collaborative Systemic Therapeutic Approach
- Multicultural Competency
- Couples Counseling
- Parent-child conflict management
- Effective Communication
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Passed Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination (ATCBE) Jan 2017
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
University of Rochester
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Response Social Worker
City of Rochester
11.2022 - 12.2023
Community Support Specialist
City of Rochester
02.2022 - 11.2022
Group Facilitator
Nazareth College
02.2019 - 03.2020
Coordinator of Young Scholars Support Services
Nazareth College
01.2017 - 02.2020
Functional Family Therapist
Cayuga Centers
06.2012 - 01.2017
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Multisystemic</span> Therapist
Cayuga Centers
02.2012 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Rochester
Master of Science - Creative Arts Therapy
Nazareth College Of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Geneseo