Rita Nilsson
Rochester,NY
Summary
Skilled in emotional regulation and collaborative teamwork, I've significantly enhanced family relationships and student well-being at Cayuga Centers and Discovery Charter School. Leveraging expertise in multicultural competence and substance abuse awareness, I've developed impactful intervention strategies and promoted empathy, achieving notable improvements in client and student support outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Family Therapist
Cayuga Centers
1870 S. Winton Road, Rochester NY, 14618
07.2024 - Current
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to families , focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Delivered counseling services to families dealing with familial issues.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Enhanced client relationships by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored treatment plans.
- Strengthened family bonds by fostering empathy, trust, and mutual respect among members during therapy sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, deescalating tense situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
School Social Worker
Discovery Charter School
Hoover Drive, Greece NY
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Social Emotional Support Specialist for Students
Discovery Charter School
133 Hoover Drive Greece NY
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Maintained detailed documentation of support interactions, ensuring valuable insights are preserved for future reference and analysis.
- Acted as a liaison between students and development teams, ensuring timely communication during critical incidents.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective support strategies.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
St. John Fisher College
Rochester NY
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Co-Facilitated psychoeducational groups, teaching coping skills and strategies for managing mental health challenges.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of social work.
- Contributed to agency-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall service quality and expanding available resources.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
Bronx, NY12-2021
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Emotional regulation
- Substance abuse awareness
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care promotion
- Empathy development
- Anger management techniques
- Reliability
Timeline
Functional Family Therapist
Cayuga Centers
07.2024 - Current
School Social Worker
Discovery Charter School
04.2021 - 06.2024
Social Emotional Support Specialist for Students
Discovery Charter School
08.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
St. John Fisher College
12.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University