Onaiza Sheikh
Briarcliff Manor,NY
Summary
Empathetic and forward-thinking Behavioral Counselor with 3 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to cope with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible and team-oriented clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions and assessing patients' emotional and mental health conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Counselor/Rehabilitation Specialist
CoveCare Center
12.2021 - Current
- Provides therapy, rehabilitation, and support services and oversees and coordinates rehabilitation readiness activities and services to people with severe psychiatric disabilities in PROS program
- Uses psychotherapeutic skills to provide individual and group counseling and case management for clients
- Collaborates with other community-based programs in order to coordinate services to individuals and families with mental health/chemical dependency issues
- Provides consultation and advocacy for individuals in inpatient, residential and independent living situations.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to assess and address individual needs.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, promoting long-term mental health stability and resilience.
- Counseled clients individually to provide strategies for becoming aware of strengths and adjusting socially to environments.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
Care Coordinator/Office Manager
Psychiatry Private Practice
06.2015 - 10.2021
- Acknowledge and greet clients with courtesy and urgency
- Establish and confirm appointments for clients
- Produce and mail invoices to clients and insurance companies when requested
- Update client's files with current information
- Answer office phone calls for appointments, questions, and concerns
- Managed over 50 patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
Intern at PROS Program
St. Vincent's Hospital Of Westchester
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Shadowed and assisted with group therapy sessions
- Organized and supervised client-led groups
- Worked with over 30 clients to improve life choices and attain specific goals in regards to employment and housing
- Created and facilitated meditation and positive psychology groups in order to help clients suffering with anxiety, depression, and addiction
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
Psychiatric Emergency Room
Westchester Medical Center- Dr. Taj Deen
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Received direction and assignments from Dr Deen, in order to optimize patient care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms to understand conditions and begin diagnostic processes
- Took active role in resolving any patient and family concerns
- Produced over 20 case write-ups.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New York University
New York, NY05.2021
No Degree - Psychology
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2015
No Degree - Communications
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY02.2014
Skills
- English, Spanish, & Urdu Fluency
- Treatment Planning
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Critical Thinking
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group psychotherapy expert
- Relapse Prevention
- Reintegration techniques
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Behavioral Health Counselor/Rehabilitation Specialist
CoveCare Center
12.2021 - Current
Intern at PROS Program
St. Vincent's Hospital Of Westchester
12.2020 - 05.2021
Psychiatric Emergency Room
Westchester Medical Center- Dr. Taj Deen
06.2019 - 08.2019
Care Coordinator/Office Manager
Psychiatry Private Practice
06.2015 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
American International College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New York University
No Degree - Psychology
Westchester Community College
No Degree - Communications
Hofstra University
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