Open To Work
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable mental health professional with diverse experience in school counseling. Proven ability in crisis intervention and program development, emphasizing social-emotional learning and collaboration to improve student outcomes and community engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Mental Health Counselor
Saint Paul Diocesan Jr. Sr. High School
Worcester, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Counseled students on social, emotional, and academic needs, improving overall well-being.
- Supported crisis intervention efforts, delivering immediate relief to distressed students.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that strengthened peer support and enhanced communication skills among students.
- Delivered comprehensive social emotional learning lessons that strengthened classroom community and enhanced student well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to foster a supportive school environment, enhancing student engagement.
- Developed and initiated programs with administration, including advisory groups and enrichment activities, to boost student involvement and personal growth.
- Supported intern development by training and supervising students from Assumption University, fostering professional growth.
School Adjustment Counselor
Dudley Charlton Regional School District
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Facilitated individual and group counseling for students on topics such as: anxiety, depression, socialization, mindset, conflict resolution, self regulation and executive functioning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administration to develop safety plans, functional behavioral assessments, and targeted interventions, enhancing student support.
- Trained district staff in de-escalation and crisis prevention techniques, enhancing response to student needs.
- Conducted restorative justice circles with students to foster understanding and develop conflict resolution skills, improving peer relationships.
- Led grade level assemblies on student wellness, cultivating a supportive school environment.
- Facilitated workshops and book clubs on student wellness and mental health, enhancing community engagement and support culture.
- Authored grant proposal for peer education on Autism awareness, securing funding for program implementation.
Clinician and Owner/Operator
Kid's Matter Counseling
Leominster, MA
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Delivered individual and family therapy for children and adolescents using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Child Centered Play Therapy, and Parent Child Relationship Therapy, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.
- Provided tailored mental health services to a diverse client population, fostering resilience and growth.
- Managed private therapy practice in partnership with elementary school counseling department, delivering targeted support to enhance student well-being.
- Guided parents in co-regulation and attunement techniques, strengthening attachment and promoting children's developmental progress.
- Instructed children on coping skills to manage emotional challenges, emphasizing distress tolerance and expressive therapies for overcoming difficulties.
Clinician/ Intensive Care Coordinator
Youth Opportunities Upheld
Worcester, MA
07.2006 - 07.2013
- Coordinated care meetings using wraparound model, improving support for adolescents, children, and families through collaborative planning.
- Delivered individual, group, and family therapy tailored to diverse ages and complex needs.
- Facilitated functional behavioral assessments and developed positive behavioral support plans, creating targeted interventions that addressed individual needs.
- Advised early childhood agencies on effective strategies for supporting children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Consulted with schools and preschools under Together for Kids Contract, enhancing support structures for at-risk children.
Education
Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis -
12-2022
Certificate in Supervision -
05-2008
Master of Social Work -
05-2006
Bachelor of Social Work -
12-2002
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Behavioral assessments
- Child-parent therapy
- Expertise in autism spectrum conditions
- SEL curriculum knowledge
- Positive behavior support
- Safety planning
- Community outreach
- Program development
- Navigating CBHI/systems of care
- Grant writing proficiency
- Timely documentation completion
- Meeting facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Theoretical grounding
- Adaptable and innovative
- Empathy and understanding
- Parenting experience
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
School Mental Health Counselor - Saint Paul Diocesan Jr. Sr. High School
09.2023 - Current
School Adjustment Counselor - Dudley Charlton Regional School District
07.2018 - 07.2023
Clinician and Owner/Operator - Kid's Matter Counseling
09.2014 - 07.2018
Clinician/ Intensive Care Coordinator - Youth Opportunities Upheld
07.2006 - 07.2013
Fitchburg State University - Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis,
Simmons College School of Social Work - Certificate in Supervision,
State University of New York At Stony Brook - Master of Social Work,
Cairn University - Bachelor of Social Work,
Licensure Certificates
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 114917
- Licensed School Adjustment Counselor K-12 All Levels, 56708911
- Certificate in Supervision, Simmons College School of Social Work
- Certified in Safety Care as a facilitator
- Screen Strong Ambassador/workshop facilitator
- Completed the course: 'Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis', 2022, Fitchburg State University