Samantha DeJoy
North Attleboro,MA
Summary
Responsible, compassionate, and focused school counselor motivated to help individuals manage emotional needs in academic settings. Has a strong passion for connecting with and motivating children and adolescents through meaningful relationships built on empathy, trust, and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Adjustment Counselor
Bellingham Public Schools
Bellingham, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Student and Family Services Social Worker
Chelmsford High School
Chelmsford, MA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported a caseload of 25 high risk youth and families in navigating community and mental health resources
- Collaborated with community stakeholders such as mental health agencies, local law enforcement, DCF, and medical professionals in supporting the needs of families.
School Adjustment Counselor
Hingham Public Schools
Hingham, MA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Counseled students in an individual and group setting to help overcome personal and behavioral problems affecting their academic environment
- Leveraged trauma and crisis management training to provide support for students in crisis
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and student services team to obtain and provide necessary interventions for students
- Coordinated treatment planning, documentation, quarterly progress reports and Individualized Education Programs through consultation with members of treatment team.
Child Outpatient Clinician
Community Counseling of Bristol County
Taunton, MA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- a Provided culturally responsive and competent clinical services in both a clinic and school setting for clients with mental health issues including depression, bi-polar disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, suicidal ideation, and childhood trauma
- Coordinated treatment planning, collateral contacts, documentation, and other service-related paperwork in a timely manner.
Graduate Clinical Intern
Lighthouse School
Chelmsford, MA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided culturally responsive and competent clinical services in a virtual setting for students with mental health issues including depression, bi-polar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions with adolescent students focused on issues including emotional regulation, social skills, and trauma processing
- Co-facilitated two weekly psychoeducational groups for adolescent students focused on monthly psychological themes including empathy, self care, and tolerance
- Coordinated treatment planning, documentation, quarterly progress reports and Individualized Education Programs through consultation with members of treatment team.
Teacher Assistant and Classroom Counselor
May Institute
Wilmington, MA
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Under the supervision of a BCBA specializing in applied behavioral analysis, designed and implemented behavioral interventions in a therapeutic school for students ages 5-21 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities
- Trained and provided constructive feedback and support for new and current classroom staff.
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Professional Counseling
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA01.2021
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Music and Psychology -
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA01.2017
Skills
- DESE Licensed as School Adjustment Counselor
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Building Relationships
- Effective Time Management
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Communication Skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Crisis Intervention
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- SMART Certified
Timeline
School Adjustment Counselor
Bellingham Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Student and Family Services Social Worker
Chelmsford High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
School Adjustment Counselor
Hingham Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2022
Child Outpatient Clinician
Community Counseling of Bristol County
05.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Clinical Intern
Lighthouse School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher Assistant and Classroom Counselor
May Institute
11.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Professional Counseling
Lesley University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Music and Psychology -
University of Massachusetts Lowell