Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Zucker Hillside Hospital, skilled in crisis intervention, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Freeport Public Schools
Freeport
09.2025 - Current
Providing individual and group counseling to students to address personal, social, and academic challenges, utilizing evidence-based strategies to support student growth.
Co Facilitated group workshops focused on conflict resolution, peer mediation, promoting effective communication and problem-solving skills among students.
Assist with implementing comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with district goals, supporting student achievement and fostering a positive school environment.
Mental Health Worker
Long Island Jewish Hospital, Zucker Hillside Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Performing duties such as vital signs, accu-checks, monitoring patients, and assisting with ADLs, and other daily activities to support the patient's needs while inpatient.
Encouraging therapeutic relationships with patients.
Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies with direction from the RN. Administers CPR as necessary.
Intern
Seafield
Mineola
05.2024 - 12.2024
Assisted in developing and implementing individual and group counseling sessions.
Facilitated psychoeducational groups that focused on topics such as communication skills, anger management, coping strategies, stress reduction, and goal setting.
Contact Tracer/Case Investigator
Public Consulting Group, Inc, PCG
09.2020 - 05.2021
Working remotely to support the local health department in calling every person diagnosed with COVID-19 across Nassau County and Suffolk County.
Provide education about COVID-19, on isolation and quarantine procedures, to individuals and their families, and offer support where needed.
Medical Case Worker/Direct Support Professional
AHRC Nassau
Uniondale
08.2019 - 03.2020
Oversee the administration of medication to 9 developmentally disabled residents within a group home setting
Engaged with clients through individual counseling sessions focusing on behavior modification techniques.
Housing Coordinator
Services for the Underserved, Inc
Amityville
12.2016 - 07.2018
Responsible for placing Veterans in sustainable, low-income housing
Maintained positive relationships with landlords by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
Housing Specialist
Volunteers of America
Brooklyn
12.2015 - 11.2016
Responsible for permanent housing placement for veterans and their families at risk of homelessness.
Developed and facilitated client housing workshops to implement housing plan.
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Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CANDIDATE
Molloy University
Rockville Center
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CREDENTIALED ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (CASAC - SUBSTANCE USE
Molloy University
Rockville Center
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - US
Mercer University
Macon
Skills
Group facilitation
Individual counseling
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Stress management techniques/De-escalation
Anger management strategies
Safety and risk assessments
Crisis intervention
Relaxation techniques
Certification
First Aid & AED Certified
CPR
Trauma-Focused CBT certified
References
References available upon request.
Awards
First Winner of the Andrew Zimmerman Award.
Rotary: Avenues of Service Award
Selected as a Veteran Advocate for United Way.
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Freeport Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Intern
Seafield
05.2024 - 12.2024
Mental Health Worker
Long Island Jewish Hospital, Zucker Hillside Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Contact Tracer/Case Investigator
Public Consulting Group, Inc, PCG
09.2020 - 05.2021
Medical Case Worker/Direct Support Professional
AHRC Nassau
08.2019 - 03.2020
Housing Coordinator
Services for the Underserved, Inc
12.2016 - 07.2018
Housing Specialist
Volunteers of America
12.2015 - 11.2016
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CANDIDATE
Molloy University
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CREDENTIALED ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (CASAC - SUBSTANCE USE