Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinician
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
08.2022 - Current
Oversees the design and implementation of treatment plan goals and interventions
Ascertains that SBS staff conduct client-centered case consultations with caregivers, school personnel, and outside providers
Provides crisis intervention services and behavioral modification strategies as needed
Administers on-going training and supervision to staff on the clinical team.
Functional Family Therapist
The Consortium, Inc
09.2017 - Current
Provide home based family therapy to high risk youth and families while providing on-going assessments
Participate in weekly team consultation meetings, individual supervision, and all trainings
Implement cognitive and behavioral interventions and employ motivation enhancement strategies
Devise progress notes, create treatment plans to modify behaviors, and submit referrals for additional services.
Outpatient Therapist
Merakey
11.2019 - 12.2021
Provided therapy services to all populations to improve mental health disorders
Completed DAP note for all services
Assisted clients in defining goals and created individualized treatment plans
Aided clients with reframing maladaptive behaviors by utilizing CBT and Psychodynamic Interventions.
Case Manager
Wordsworth CUA 10
11.2016 - 09.2017
Served as lead person to ensure the permanency and well-being of each child on caseload
Provided a full range of emergency/temporary foster care services to resource parents
Developed culturally competent and trauma informed family centered social services to achieve SCP goals
Completed progress notes for all home visits and contacts, created court reports and single case plans.
Family Services Specialist
Methodist Services
09.2014 - 11.2016
Issued case management services by assisting clients with the attainment of appropriate housing
Met clients monthly in home to assess and document client progress and outcome measures
Offered referrals for intervention services in life skill areas
Devised presentations and conducted monthly life skills meetings.
Residential Counselor
KENCCID
06.2011 - 09.2014
Assisted clients between the ages of 21-85 with ADL’s and administering medications
Organized activities while helping clients obtain their outcomes listed in their individual service plans
Aided clients with redirection and de-escalation behavior techniques.
Education
MS - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
08.2017
BA - Psychology
Millersville University
12.2010
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Clinical Decision Making
Evidence-Based Practice
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
License
Behavior Specialist, Pennsylvania State Board of Licensing 2021
Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Crisis Care Practitioner at Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Trust CAMHS Place of Safety/Home treatment and CrisisSenior Mental Health Practitioner/Crisis Care Practitioner at Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Trust CAMHS Place of Safety/Home treatment and Crisis