Rachel Fenton
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A multifaceted individual with over 7 years of experience writing, editing and researching a broad range of content. Knowledgeable in online content creation and project coordination. Recognized for mentoring fellow colleagues in best practices of writing, grammar and style. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Office. Offering expertise in mental health with focus on assessing and measuring mental capabilities of individuals. An expert that is well-versed at leveraging test results and assessments to objectively review patient specific proficiencies and needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Content Manager
Decolonizing Therapy LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Create and write content independently
- Help CEO create and write content
- Develops company’s brand and establishes online presence
- Cooperate with communications and social media team to create web content and monitor its effectiveness over time
- Collaborate in maintaining content marketing calendar that schedules all aspects of creation and delivery of content throughout year
- Responsible for writing content for: Newsletter and Social media posts (i.e Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, Podcast).
- Curated content across social media platforms, leveraging algorithm strategies to increase engagement.
- Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
- Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
- Conducted research and collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate content.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
- Edited and proofread content for accuracy and readability.
Mentor
Girls Empowerment Movement
01.2023 - Current
- G.E.M is a mentoring initiative for marginalized young women who come from lower income households
- As mentor, help prepare high school juniors and seniors for college readiness as well as facilitate onboarding workshops (i.e., professional development, leadership training, academic advisement).
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Psychologist
Better Life Associates
Long Island, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Provide holistic mental health care on sliding scale basis to lower income women of color
- In addition to provision of mental health services, provide psychoeducation to this population with regards to physiological impacts of mental health.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
Psychologist
Center for Motivation and Change
Manhattan, NY
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Provide treatment to clinically diverse population of individuals who are in early and long-term recovery from substances
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy as well as trauma informed treatment modalities (i.e., Prolonged Exposure) to patients
- Facilitate skills-based treatment using cognitive behavioral modalities
- Co-facilitated intensive outpatient program groups.
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Distributed research documents, published journals, presented findings to psychology industry experts and applied in practice areas.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapist
Freedom Institute
Manhattan, NY
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated DBT skills training groups covering interpersonal effectiveness skills, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance
- Provided individual DBT therapy and skills coaching to individuals in early recovery, long-term recovery, as well as to medical professionals mandated to treatment
- Co-facilitated Intensive Outpatient Program groups
- Provided individual and group therapy using integrative modality approaches
- Provided ongoing treatment planning and case management
- Actively participated in creating and implementing anti-racist initiatives within organization, including hiring.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Facilitated referrals to outside healthcare professional and medical facilities to obtain specialized care for patients in need of extra support.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs, or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Consulted with other therapists, public, and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
Intern
Nassau University Medical Center
Hempstead, NY
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided mental health services in both inpatient and outpatient settings to lower income, diagnostically diverse population
- Conducted diagnostic interviewing and provided crisis intervention; milieu, group, and time-limited individual treatment on acute-care inpatient psychiatric units; and 3 diagnostic assessment, psychological consultation, and psychotherapy in medical settings
- Applied well-timed, effective interventions, based on sound clinical judgment and appropriate application of theory and research
- Additional development of working flexibly, responding to specific treatment needs of each patient, and when clinically indicated, changing treatment approach with patient
- Acquired role of consultant and gave appropriate level of guidance when providing consultation to other health care professionals, taking into account their level of knowledge about psychological theories, methods and principles
- Mentor in form of peer supervisor and developed ability to establish good rapport with peer supervisees.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Extern
Salvation Army Harbor Light Center
Washington, D.C.
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided weekly individual supportive and exploratory psychotherapy for substance addicted individuals with various pathologies
- Co-facilitated groups throughout the year in the areas of Grief & Loss, Family Trauma, Dual Diagnosis and Anger
- Management
- Conducted comprehensive psychological and cognitive evaluations
- Presented case formulations and treatment recommendations to individual counselors
- Worked as part of multidisciplinary clinical team
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
- Attended staff meetings, taking copious notes and brainstorming ideas to solve clinical issues.
Neuropsychology Trainee
Neuropsychology Associates of Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clinically diverse patient population
- Trained in clinical interviewing, test selection, test interpretation, report write-up, and appropriate treatment recommendations for neurological population
- Presented cases at weekly didactic seminars
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Attended educational programs, in-service training or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
- Used evidence-based treatment modalities to provide clinical care to client, family or group.
- Evaluated symptoms of brain injuries or abnormal brain functioning to assess for stroke, Alzheimer's disease or types of dementia.
- Maintained high level of clinical quality to promote achievement of clinical outcomes.
- Participated in educational programs, in-service training or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
- Prepared neuropsychological reports using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, direct observations and interviews.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Neuropsychology Trainee
Joseph Gorin, PsyD, & Associates
, Washington
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations in various settings with individuals seeking asylum in United States due to warfare, domestic violence and gang violence
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of legal agencies in District of Columbia area to provide services to disadvantaged individuals.
- Recommended community resources to meet needs of patient's treatment.
- Attended educational programs, in-service training or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
- Used evidence-based treatment modalities to provide clinical care to client, family or group.
- Evaluated symptoms of brain injuries or abnormal brain functioning to assess for stroke, Alzheimer's disease or types of dementia.
- Prepared neuropsychological reports using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, direct observations and interviews.
- Offered psychological assessment services and diagnosed mental disorders for complex or unusually difficult patients.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
The George Washington University Center Clinic
Washington
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided once and twice-weekly individual supportive and exploratory psychotherapy to adults of varying ages with diverse presenting concerns
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning with both adolescents and adults, completed interpretive reports, and provided feedback
- Conducted phone interviews and intake evaluations with prospective patients
- Provided crisis intervention services via Center Clinic’s emergency phone line
- Wrote psychodynamic case formulations from range of theoretical orientations and developed appropriate treatment plans
- Presented intake evaluations, case formulations, and treatment plans at weekly team meetings
- Completed progress notes and initial treatment formulations using Titanium Electronic Records.
IRA Specialist
People Inc
Buffalo, NY
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted developmentally disabled individuals in their day-to- day activities both in residential setting and in community
- Certified to pass medications.
Second Language Teacher
Journey’s End Refugee Center Buffalo
01.2013 - 01.2014
- As volunteer ESL teacher, responsibilities included teaching and encouraging refugees in advancing their English skills and aiding in their personal adjustments to life in United States
- Built and maintaining positive and open relationships with parents to further support students.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
Mentor
Urban Youth Alliance International Incorporated
01.2012 - 11.2012
- UYA is multicultural, faith-based community organization with mission of developing marginalized youth into productive members and leaders in their communities
- As participant in this organization, was given opportunity to counsel and mentor marginalized youth with regards to anger management and provide after school tutoring in Math and English.
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports, and fitness, art and literacy.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Increased student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
English Writing Tutor
Wagner College
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
Education
Psy.D., Doctor of Psychology -
The George Washington University
08.2016 - 08.2021
M.Psy., Master of Psychology -
The George Washington University
08.2016 - 08.2018
B.S - Psychology
Buffalo, State University of New York
01.2013 - 05.2016
Intended Psychology
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY 08.2011 - 06.2012
Skills
Social perceptiveness
undefinedAdditional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS , 2016- 2021 Graduate McNair Fellowship, full tuition assistance for up to 4 years, The George Washington University 2015 Mortar Board National Honor Society, The University at Buffalo 2015 Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Scholar, The University at Buffalo 2014 Tau Sigma National Honor Society, The University at Buffalo 2011 Founder’s Scholarship, an academic scholarship awarded to freshmen students for academic achievement. The Founder’s Scholarship is the highest academic scholarship awarded to students, Wagner College
Timeline
Content Manager
Decolonizing Therapy LLC
01.2023 - Current
Mentor
Girls Empowerment Movement
01.2023 - Current
Psychologist
Center for Motivation and Change
06.2022 - 03.2023
Dialectical Behavioral Therapist
Freedom Institute
11.2021 - 06.2022
Psychologist
Better Life Associates
08.2021 - Current
Intern
Nassau University Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
Extern
Salvation Army Harbor Light Center
07.2019 - 04.2020
Neuropsychology Trainee
Joseph Gorin, PsyD, & Associates
12.2017 - 03.2019
The George Washington University Center Clinic
07.2017 - 06.2018
Neuropsychology Trainee
Neuropsychology Associates of Fairfax
04.2017 - 05.2019
Psy.D., Doctor of Psychology -
The George Washington University
08.2016 - 08.2021
M.Psy., Master of Psychology -
The George Washington University
08.2016 - 08.2018
IRA Specialist
People Inc
02.2015 - 06.2016
B.S - Psychology
Buffalo, State University of New York
01.2013 - 05.2016
Second Language Teacher
Journey’s End Refugee Center Buffalo
01.2013 - 01.2014
Mentor
Urban Youth Alliance International Incorporated
01.2012 - 11.2012
English Writing Tutor
Wagner College
10.2011 - 05.2012
Intended Psychology
Wagner College
08.2011 - 06.2012