ROSEMARY SONERA
Edison
Summary
Highly motivated, organized and results driven leader with 16 years of professional experience in the mental health field. Nine years of proficient supervisory management. Productive leader who demonstrates insightful thinking by developing strategic approaches to challenging issues. Applies strong analytical and reporting strategies for increasing efficiency and enhancing quality services. Proven ability to maintain relationships with community organizations and key partnering agencies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telehealth Therapist
Multicultural Counseling and Testing Center
06.2022 - Current
- Provides exceptional counseling services to individuals and families
- Develops strategic action plans for each client
- Composes timely treatment summaries, court letters and updates to referrals sources
- Maintains excellent communication with referral sources.
Clinical Supervisor
Northeast Family Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided superb supervision and maintenance of direct service caseload
- Ensured that quality services were provided to program clients in accordance with state and agency policies and procedures
- Provided short-term evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents and young adults in their home or community settings
- Maintained regular communications with referral sources inclusive of Care Managers and or/ Children's Mobile Response staff
- Composed Individual Service Plans and modified treatment approaches utilizing assessment data from standardized instruments
- Initiated recruitment and hiring processes to identify qualified candidates
Clinical Supervisor
Safe Way Forward, Safe Horizon
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided direct supervision to Case planners and Clinicians to provide an array of services to survivors, person causing harm and their children
- Organized and develop clinical formatting tools for clinicians and case planners
- Facilitate Family Team Conferences to develop comprehensive treatment plans and interventions
- Strategically planned with management effective ways to yield qualitative services
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
Team Lead Clinical Care Coordinator
Community Health Action of Staten Island
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Directed qualitative client services between care team members
- Ensured every case was outreached, received required services, and was moved appropriately through each phase
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- Serviced a caseload of 20 clients for Domestic Violence program
- Successfully coordinated Community Awareness events
Team Lead Bilingual Therapist
Multicultural Counseling & Testing Center
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Provided quality individualized and family counseling services to adults, youth and families
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and individual goals
- Facilitated Youth Social Skills group and co-facilitated Interpersonal Skills group for women
- Interviewed and evaluated potential employees
- Implemented strategies to produce quality services and revenue
- Participated in hiring processes via interviewing process
Staff Counselor
Main St. Counseling Center, Inc
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Conducted school based individualized counseling services to elementary students
- Delivered valuable therapeutic services to young adults, youth and families
- Implemented effective individualized treatment plans in accordance with deadlines and establishment standards
- Prepared discharge summaries for supportive services
- Performed case management services for clients in need of additional services such as; medical, educational, legal and psychiatric treatment
Staff Counselor Intern
Main St. Counseling Center, Inc
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted school based individualized counseling services to elementary students
- Produced effective communication among classroom teachers and staff via providing psycho-education on behavioral/emotional issues and supportive guidance
- Fostered connections between school, the community and home
Counseling Unit Supervisor
La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc
11.2006 - 07.2012
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication and prompt problem resolution
- Successfully managed the Counseling Unit- Domestic Violence Program, Youth Empowerment Services Program , Juvenile Justice Center program and Housing Assistance program
- Submitted timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Coordinated successful annual community events- Coat Drives, Child Abuse Prevention Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness
Education
Graduate - Mental Health Counseling
Nyack College
Nyack, NY05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Nyack College
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Employee Training
- Productivity Performance
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Risk management
- Treatment Planning
- Facilitating counseling sessions
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor October 26, 2018 to November 2024, Professional Counselor Examiners Committee New Jersey License #37AC00219700
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor November 14, 2018 to October 2024, The University of the State of New York Education Department #009132
- NCC- National Certified Counselor. July 12, 2019 to July 31, 2024, National Board of Certified Counselors #336475
Timeline
Telehealth Therapist
Multicultural Counseling and Testing Center
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Northeast Family Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Supervisor
Safe Way Forward, Safe Horizon
11.2019 - 12.2021
Team Lead Clinical Care Coordinator
Community Health Action of Staten Island
07.2017 - 08.2019
Team Lead Bilingual Therapist
Multicultural Counseling & Testing Center
05.2015 - 11.2018
Staff Counselor
Main St. Counseling Center, Inc
05.2014 - 10.2014
Staff Counselor Intern
Main St. Counseling Center, Inc
06.2013 - 05.2014
Counseling Unit Supervisor
La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc
11.2006 - 07.2012
Graduate - Mental Health Counseling
Nyack College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Nyack College
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor October 26, 2018 to November 2024, Professional Counselor Examiners Committee New Jersey License #37AC00219700
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor November 14, 2018 to October 2024, The University of the State of New York Education Department #009132
- NCC- National Certified Counselor. July 12, 2019 to July 31, 2024, National Board of Certified Counselors #336475
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