Nicole Matthews
Morrisonville,NY
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability. Skilled at working with and connecting to youth with significant behavioral and mental health issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Saranac Central School District
09.2017 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Counselor
Franklin County ARC
01.2007 - 05.2020
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
Behavioral Consultant
Residential Resources
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify the root cause of problematic behaviors and inform effective treatment planning.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely completion of assessments, treatment plans and progress reports in accordance with professional standards.
- Promoted a collaborative approach by involving clients'' families in the development of behavior support plans tailored to their unique circumstances.
- Improved behavioral outcomes by implementing evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Designed visual schedules and prompts that supported clients' daily routines and increased their ability to navigate transitions successfully.
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life through personalized behavior support plans.
Crisis Counselor
Beekmantown Central School District
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided timely assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to establish rapport quickly.
- Managed high-stress situations with a calm demeanor, providing the necessary support to both clients and team members during challenging times.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Implemented evidence-based counseling techniques to assist clients in identifying triggers for their crises and developing healthy coping strategies moving forward.
- Developed resources for clients in need, connecting them with community services and programs that best suited their situation.
- Prevented further escalation of crises by effectively deescalating intense situations through skilled verbal interventions.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
School Psychologist
Saranac Central School District
09.2006 - 06.2014
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Plattsburgh State University
Plattsburgh, NY05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Plattsburgh State University
Plattsburgh, NY05.2000
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology.
Timeline
School Psychologist
Saranac Central School District
09.2017 - Current
Crisis Counselor
Beekmantown Central School District
09.2016 - 06.2017
Behavioral Consultant
Residential Resources
01.2015 - 01.2020
Counselor
Franklin County ARC
01.2007 - 05.2020
School Psychologist
Saranac Central School District
09.2006 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Psychology
Plattsburgh State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Plattsburgh State University
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