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Starasia Hollins

Jamaica

Summary

Experienced with therapeutic techniques and client assessment in mental health counseling. Utilizes evidence-based practices to create effective treatment plans, ensuring client progress and well-being. Knowledge of crisis intervention and empathetic communication, fostering supportive environment for clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Paraprofessional

Lillian Rashkis High School
12.2012 - Current
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
  • Support teachers in the implementation of behavior intervention plans, promoting a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
  • Delivered individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
  • Worked with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management

Functional Family Therapist II

The Children's Village
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Delivered counseling services to children and families dealing with familial issues.
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to children and families, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with company standards.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.

School Counselor Intern

P.S. 371K Lillian Rashkis High School
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
  • Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of
  • Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs)
  • Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for 4+ students
  • Counseled students where behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services
  • Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
  • Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
  • Advised students on crucial academic decisions such as College and Career choices by discussing and identifying interests and strengths.

Residential Counselor

Institute for Community Living
05.2010 - 09.2012
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist clients with therapy
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Developed goal-oriented psycho-educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intake and assessments
  • Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Encouraged clients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Education

Master of Education - School Counseling

Touro College
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Medgar Evers College
05.2010

Associate of Arts -

Medgar Evers College
05.2008

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Emotional regulation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Family Support
  • Family Assessments
  • Therapeutic Exercise

Certification

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting

School Violence Prevention

Dignity For All Students Act

School counselor provisional February 2017

Timeline

Functional Family Therapist II

The Children's Village
07.2022 - 03.2024

School Counselor Intern

P.S. 371K Lillian Rashkis High School
09.2016 - 06.2018

Educational Paraprofessional

Lillian Rashkis High School
12.2012 - Current

Residential Counselor

Institute for Community Living
05.2010 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Medgar Evers College

Associate of Arts -

Medgar Evers College

Master of Education - School Counseling

Touro College