SARAH PULIAFICO
Wadsworth,OH
Summary
A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents and families. Who provides a soft approach to therapy, is experienced in CBT, DBT, play therapy, sand tray therapy and artistic expressive interventions. An individual who is highly motivated, curious to learn, and continue to grow in this field. NCC certification obtained. Working towards Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist, LPCC
Child Guidance and Family Solutions
Barberton, OH
11.2023 - Current
- Provided services to children ages 3 and up, adolescents, young adults, and older adults.
- Provided case management with Summit County Children's Services, Summit County Juvenile Detention Center, and Summit County Schools.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Identified client needs, treatment goals, and created treatment plans.
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups on topics such as stress management, anxiety management, and coping skills.
- Managed and monitored safe care clients stepping down from hospitalization.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Monitored client progress throughout treatment period using standardized assessment tools.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Trained and experienced in sand tray therapy and play therapy modalities.
LPC
Bellefaire JCB
Medina, OH
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Positions included: Child and Adolescent Group Therapist, School-Based Counselor, Outpatient Counselor, Intensive Home-Based Therapist.
- Provided professional clinical services: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans and reviews, suicide assessments, progress notes and documentation, individual counseling, group counseling, school-based counseling, family therapy, CPST, TBS, prevention, consultation, aftercare planning, and discharge summaries.
- Knowledgeable in CBT and DBT interventions, as well as expressive art therapies, creating curriculum for individual and group therapy settings.
- Conducted PDE and risk assessments for new referrals for the purposes of intake, consent to treat, mental health assessment, and knowledgeable in the application of DSM-V.
- Coordination of care with families, educators, school staff, probation officers, and county workers regarding client advocacy, treatment planning, progress, ongoing needs, and psychoeducation.
- Ability to perform with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- CPR, First Aid, and TCI trained.
CT
Cleveland Clinic - Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights, OH
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Interned in the adult Intensive Outpatient Program
- Collaborated with treatment team in order to discuss patient progress
- Collaborated with therapists in the group setting
- Taught CBT and DBT coping skills in the group setting
- Provided individual sessions for patients
- Documented patient progress notes
- Created treatment plans and conceptualized progress throughout treatment
- Conducted family sessions
- Shadowed patient assessments
- Shadowed adult Mood Disorder Inpatient Unit
- Collaborated with and conducted treatment rounds with the Psychiatrist in the inpatient unit
CT
Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland, OH
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Interned in the adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program
- Collaborated with treatment team in order to discuss patient progress
- Collaborated with therapists in the group setting
- Taught CBT and DBT coping skills in the group setting
- Documented patient progress notes
- Created treatment plans
- Shadowed patient assessments
Treatment Specialist
OhioGuidestone
Berea, OH
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked in a residential treatment cottage for female youth ages 6-18
- Served as a member of a group treatment team with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, and care of youths
- Collaborated with staff to inform them of client progress/status
- Led PHP group therapy and skill building activities
- Observed and monitored resident behavior
- Provided assistance in controlling disruptive behavior
- Transported clients to recreation, and medical appointments
- Provided first aid and reported illness or injury complaints to determine the need for medical services
- Observed group members in recreational activities, at mealtime, and personal grooming activities
- Prepared client reports
- Conducted inspections, population counts, and security procedures
- Coordinated searches for contraband
- Attended training programs as required.
CT
Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland, OH
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Interned in the adult Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program
- Collaborated with treatment team
- Shadowed patient assessments
Education
Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cleveland State University
05.2015
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus
12.2012
Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Assessment Tools
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Clinical Documentation Mastery
- Creative Problem Solving
- Crisis Intervention
- Developed Sense of Empathy
- Implementing Feedback
- Expressive Art Interventions
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Extensive DSM-V-TR Knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Proficient in Documentation and Note Taking
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist, LPCC
Child Guidance and Family Solutions
11.2023 - Current
LPC
Bellefaire JCB
10.2018 - 09.2023
CT
Cleveland Clinic - Marymount Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
CT
Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2017
Treatment Specialist
OhioGuidestone
05.2016 - 04.2017
CT
Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cleveland State University
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus
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