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Smarlyn Colon

Runnemede,NJ

Summary

To establish a career in a role where prior experience, together with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, are highly sought after and critically valued. Significant experience working with a range of individuals in a counseling role Highly developed interpersonal skills strengthened through extensive individual and group counseling experience. An ability to interact positively with a wide range of people from diverse Backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to self-manage and also work co-operatively in a team Strong ideals and a determination to see tasks through to a satisfactory conclusion. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress. Significant experience working with ORR.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

PRS Bilingual Level III Clinician

Center For Family Services Juntos IV
05.2023 - Current
  • Complete needs assessments and develop Rehabilitation/Transition Plans that empower the client to make informed decisions about goals and to take responsible action in attaining those goals.
  • Contribute to the organization’s overall efforts to enhance permanency options for families by performing tasks in a timely manner; providing updates on a regular basis; observing the agency’s work schedule and attendance policies; and follow all agency regulations as outlined in the Employee Manual.
  • Provides support and clinical consultation for difficult cases with case management staff and provides direction to ensure compliance with program requirements.
  • Coordinate regular effective collaboration with partners, ORR, volunteer agencies, and other stakeholders that are engaged in service provision to unaccompanied children and families.

Intensive Services Therapist

Inner Strength Counseling
11.2020 - Current
  • Provided occupational, educational and other informational services to individuals to aid in making educational or vocational plans.
  • Complete weekly progress notes and collaterals after each encounter via electronic health record (CYBER)
  • Counselor will use evidence based practice/interventions to provide counseling to children/adolescents in accordance with their needs.
  • Provide services based on individualized treatment plans including individual therapy, play therapy, and applied behavioral analysis therapy.

IIC

Abc Therapy Services
06.2019 - Current
  • Provide in-home/community counseling (IIC) to children/adolescents. Providing One on One skill building intervention with children/adolescents.
  • Provide services based on individualized treatment plans including individual therapy, play therapy, and applied behavioral analysis therapy.
  • Counselor will use evidence based practice/interventions to provide counseling to children/adolescents in accordance with their needs.
  • Accurately complete time logs and written progress reports.

Lead Bilingual Clinician

Center For Family Services Juntos
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Reporting to the Program Director, the Lead Clinician will be responsible for supporting and ensuring the comprehensive service delivery of clinical services in the ORR program.
  • The Lead Clinician will offer consultation and trauma-informed expertise to program staff and stakeholders to promote stable foster placements and provide clinical feedback
  • Ensure ORR and the program's internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met by following contract and licensing standards
  • This role includes direct supervision of clinicians and participates in an on-call schedule, support and supervise clinicians with service delivery, documentation, and client-related issues.

Bilingual Clinician

Center For Family Services-Juntos
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provide direct therapeutic services to clients and program participants as needed, including group work and family therapy. Coordinate services for each participant in conjunction with the Case Manager.
  • Administer required behavioral and mental health assessments for children and families. completing Individual Crisis Management Plans, Behavioral Plans and Safety plans as needed.
  • Conducts comprehensive assessments using standardized measures as per standards set forth by Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Participate in case staffing and offer clinical feedback regarding client treatment needs.
  • Maintain documentation of all clinical activities in accordance with program and state policy. Maintain an updated, working knowledge of DHS and UC/ORR policy and operating procedures

Bilingual Outpatient Therapist

Center for Family Services- Great Abilities
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.

Lead Truancy Case Manager

Carson Valley Children's Aid
10.2014 - 12.2017
  • The TIPS Supervisor will work with TIPS Director and a team of Truancy Case Managers that are assigned to specific schools in the Northwest section of the City of Philadelphia prepare for and attend court appearances to represent clients at Southwest Regional Truancy Court and Family Court.
  • The TIPS Case Manager will assist children, youth and families in overcoming obstacles to obtaining regular school attendance and academic achievement through intensive comprehensive strengths-based programming; and help to prevent entry into the Child Welfare system.
  • The TIPS Supervisor must provide bi-weekly supervision to Case Managers.
  • The TIPS Supervisor is responsible in ensuring that the comprehensive plan is developed and followed in collaboration with the youth, parent, and others involved with the case, and that community linkages are in place prior to the case being discharged

Social Worker

Temple University Health Center
11.2014 - 10.2015
  • Provide plan of care interventions to include resources and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, therapy and counseling as appropriate
  • Collaborate with health care team and involves the patient and family in the development and implementations of plans
  • Serves as a liaison with the community resources and their staff to facilitate smooth transition and placement of the patients within the assigned service line.

Program Support Assistant Director

Allegheny Valley School
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Perform administrative work related to record keeping, filing, unit planning, monitoring, resource studies, purchasing, minor budget tasks, travel, human resources, property management, facility liaison, and other related tasks.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments to keep organization running smoothly.
  • Developed and implemented organizational systems to streamline daily operations.
  • Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.

Behavior Care Provider, The Mental Network
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques with children ages 3-9 with severe emotional disturbances, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental delays
  • Processed disruptive and self-injurious behaviors with children to ensure safety and cultivate healthier coping skills
  • Teamed with special education teachers and parents to increase consistency between classroom and home interventions

Education

PhD - Forensic Psychology

Walden University
07.2024

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2020

Master of Science - Psychology

Ashford University
07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Child Development

Kaplan University
10.2014

Associate of Liberal Arts -

Eastern University
05.2012

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Patient Assessment
  • Behavioral Assessments
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Caseload Management
  • Clinical Education
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Large Caseloads
  • Professional Relationships
  • Individualized Counseling
  • Group Activities
  • Living Skills Assistance
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Crisis Situation Awareness
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation
  • Site Visits
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Orientation Sessions
  • Cognitive Behavior Practices
  • Providing Referrals
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Behavior Modification
  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Patient Information
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Psychological Evaluations
  • Juvenile Probation
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

PRS Bilingual Level III Clinician

Center For Family Services Juntos IV
05.2023 - Current

Lead Bilingual Clinician

Center For Family Services Juntos
01.2021 - 05.2023

Intensive Services Therapist

Inner Strength Counseling
11.2020 - Current

IIC

Abc Therapy Services
06.2019 - Current

Bilingual Outpatient Therapist

Center for Family Services- Great Abilities
08.2018 - 05.2019

Bilingual Clinician

Center For Family Services-Juntos
01.2018 - 01.2021

Social Worker

Temple University Health Center
11.2014 - 10.2015

Lead Truancy Case Manager

Carson Valley Children's Aid
10.2014 - 12.2017

Program Support Assistant Director

Allegheny Valley School
05.2012 - 04.2013

Behavior Care Provider, The Mental Network
06.2008 - 12.2010

PhD - Forensic Psychology

Walden University

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Walden University

Master of Science - Psychology

Ashford University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Child Development

Kaplan University

Associate of Liberal Arts -

Eastern University
Smarlyn Colon