PAPAJO AMISSAH
Amsterdam,NY
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional experienced in supporting youth and emerging adults through clinical services, referral coordination, and access to care. Skilled in triage, resource navigation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to culturally responsive, equity-centered practice in behavioral health and higher education settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) Therapist
Cayuga Centers
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Delivered in-home therapy to at-risk youth (11–18) and their families to reduce risk factors and promote stability.
- Conducted functional assessments and coordinated with legal systems, schools, and service agencies.
- Supported navigation of behavioral healthcare systems and advocated for client access to services.
- Provided psychoeducation and emotional regulation strategies to clients and caregivers.
Functional Family Therapist
Cayuga Centers
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated brief individual and family counseling sessions to build coping and daily living skills.
- Assessed functional impairments and collaborated with youth and caregivers to develop treatment plans.
- Guided clients through accessing educational, vocational, housing, and healthcare services.
- Provided short-term therapeutic interventions, resource linkage, and motivational coaching.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Columbia Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted mental health screenings, triage assessments, and brief interventions in a primary care setting.
- Supported patients in connecting to specialty care, navigating insurance processes, and accessing social services.
- Participated in weekly case consultations with psychiatric staff and collaborated with medical providers.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as CBT and motivational interviewing to engage patients in care and promote health behavior change.
Education
Masters - Social Welfare
University At Albany, State University of New York
Albany08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY05.2016
Skills
- Care Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Advocacy
- Postvention Support
- Documentation
- Counseling
Timeline
Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) Therapist
Cayuga Centers
01.2025 - 06.2025
Functional Family Therapist
Cayuga Centers
06.2024 - 06.2025
Behavioral Health Specialist
Columbia Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
Masters - Social Welfare
University At Albany, State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Mount Saint Vincent
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