Monique Washington-Soodan
Farmingdale
Summary
Mental health counselor with a strong foundation in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practices. Expertise in developing therapeutic relationships, conducting assessments, and implementing treatment plans that enhance client outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mental Health Counselor- Licensed
Blossoming Cherry MHC
Lynbrook
01.2021 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
Family & Community Connections Specialist/ Counselor
WellLife Network
Dix Hills
03.2013 - 08.2021
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized an array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
- Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
Foster Care Case Planner
Forestdale Inc
Forest Hills
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Attended court proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Educated families in program resources (i.e Drug treatment, parenting courses, housing).
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to ensure comprehensive success.
- Facilitate weekly groups for birth parents and foster parents.
- Participate in family team conferences; transition conferences and goal change conferences.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY 08.2013 - 05.2015
Master's - Psychology
Adelphi University
NYSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Family Therapy
- Teens and Families
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT
- DBT
- CPR Certified
- Documentation
- Mental Health
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational Skills
- Powerpoint
- Case Management
- Training
- Mental Health Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Therapy
- Individual / Group Counseling
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor- Licensed
Blossoming Cherry MHC
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Family & Community Connections Specialist/ Counselor
WellLife Network
03.2013 - 08.2021
Foster Care Case Planner
Forestdale Inc
08.2009 - 07.2012
Master's - Psychology
Adelphi University