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Nina Sax-Moore

Nina Sax-Moore

Bristow,VA

Summary

Client-centered, compassionate psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Psychotherapist

Private Practice Setting
06.2009 - Current
  • Promoted a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with patients and maintaining confidentiality standards.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, helping patients navigate difficult situations with appropriate coping strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of outpatient psychotherapy.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' mental health status, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment recommendations.
  • Worked collaboratively with insurance providers to secure authorization for services, ensuring that patients received the appropriate level of therapeutic support.
  • Enhanced patient progress by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in individual and group sessions.
  • Assisted clients in identifying barriers to change and developing action plans for overcoming obstacles in their personal lives or relationships.

Mental Health Senior Clinician

County of Fairfax, CSB
10.2007 - Current
  • Conducts thorough diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate treatment interventions and develops individualized treatment plans.
  • Assumes primary therapist responsibility for clients by providing assessments, individual, family, group and parent counseling.
  • Directs and coordinates clinical care utilizing a variety of interventions for youth of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Maintains clinical charts and confidentiality according to local, state and federal standards, regulations, and statutes.
  • Provides consultation, education, training and liaison functions to other agencies and programs, regarding youth and child mental health issues.
  • Successfully managed a high caseload while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating access to additional resources for patients and families.
  • Adapted clinical approach based on diverse patient populations, addressing unique cultural considerations when necessary.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current on best practices within the field.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to patient care and treatment protocols.
  • Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention techniques, providing immediate support during critical situations.
  • Managed sensitive cases involving mental health issues or substance abuse disorders with professionalism and empathy.
  • Utilized telehealth technology for remote consultations, expanding accessability to treatment services.

Mental Health Therapist

Family Preservation Services, Inc.
01.2005 - Current
  • Contracted by the CSB as a Youth & Family Mental Health Therapist at Northwest Center for Community Mental Health.
  • Provided outpatient, case management, and crisis intervention to youth, families, and adults from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans and documented written work following agency protocol.
  • Collaborated with community resources for the purpose of coordinating and participating in multidisciplinary professional team meetings and manage treatment services for clients/families.
  • Administered Child Specific Team meetings for the purpose of acquiring intensive mental health services for clients/families via the CSA funding process.
  • Conducted clinical intake assessments for youth, families, and adults.

Social Work Intern - Court Liaison

Department of Family Services
09.2004 - 05.2004
  • Provided weekly counseling, case management and crisis intervention services to individuals and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Collaborated with families, court employees, attorneys, and other child welfare professionals to find alternatives for emotionally/behaviorally-disordered children and youth being placed in foster care.
  • Participated in Child Specific and Court Interdisciplinary Teams.

Social Work Intern

For Children's Sake
09.2000 - 05.2001
  • Provided case management services to children in therapeutic foster care.
  • Conducted home visits to counsel and provide support and resources to clients and foster family.
  • Developed client social histories, 72-hour plans, updated client service plans.

Social Work Intern

Pathway Homes, Inc.
09.1998 - 05.1999
  • Provide intensive case management services to chronically mentally ill clients in a semi-independent Independent housing program.
  • Assist in teaching clients independent living skills.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients by using counseling skills integrating theories of human behavior and development.

Social Work Intern

Virginia Cooperative Extension
02.1998 - 08.1998
  • Co-facilitated two six-session parent education groups.
  • Informed and guided group members through the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting program.
  • Acquired experience in group facilitation including problem solving.

Skills

  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Insurance billing
  • Multicultural competence

Timeline

Outpatient Psychotherapist

Private Practice Setting
06.2009 - Current

Mental Health Senior Clinician

County of Fairfax, CSB
10.2007 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Family Preservation Services, Inc.
01.2005 - Current

Social Work Intern - Court Liaison

Department of Family Services
09.2004 - 05.2004

Social Work Intern

For Children's Sake
09.2000 - 05.2001

Social Work Intern

Pathway Homes, Inc.
09.1998 - 05.1999

Social Work Intern

Virginia Cooperative Extension
02.1998 - 08.1998

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