Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Specialized Trainings
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Stefanny Sarich

Mental Health Therapist
Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Hardworking Psychotherapist with progressive experience across various mental health settings. Background working in in-patient environments. Knowledgeable in providing supervision to interns and volunteers. Empathetic Mental Health Counselor proficient in applying [Methodology] and [Methodology] skills to facilitate client mental health. Bilingual in [Language] with expertise in applying [Type] therapeutic approaches to promote patient health and growth. Offering [Number] years' experience in the [Area of expertise] field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DBT Mental Health Therapist

Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Bethesda, MD
04.2022 - Current
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy, within the scope of professional license, to adolescents, and their families; Engage in DBT psychotherapy with individuals with trauma; weekly therapeutic sessions with individuals struggling with eating disorders, sexual assault trauma, codependency, attachment trauma, Major Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Personally Disorders; Learn and implement evidence-based practices, which may include attending on- or off-site training, participating in ongoing consultation, and continuing education; Develop, monitor, and review Individual Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and Transition/Discharge Plans; Complete psychosocial intake assessments and ongoing clinical assessments that include participation by youth and parents/guardians; Maintain current and accurate therapeutic case notes; conduct clinical assessments; co-leading weekly DBT skills group.
  • Assess family dynamics and relationships that may be impacting a patient's mental health condition.
  • Implement evidence-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy or Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
  • Adhere to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.

Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

IDENTITY, INC
Gaithersburg, MD
09.2019 - Current
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy, within the scope of professional license, to adolescents, and their families; Engage in psychotherapy and strength-based approach with individuals with trauma; weekly therapeutic sessions with individuals struggling with eating disorders, sexual assault trauma, codependency, attachment trauma, Major Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Personally Disorders; Learn and implement evidence-based practices, which may include attending on- or off-site training, participating in ongoing supervision, consultation, and continuing education; Develop, monitor, and review Individual Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and Transition/Discharge Plans; Serve on the Interdisciplinary Care Team for each youth served, to include consultation with the providing psychiatrist regarding client needs and interventions, and working collaboratively with Case Managers, and other program staff; Complete psychosocial intake assessments and ongoing clinical assessments that include participation by youth and parents/guardians; Maintain current and accurate case documentation; conduct clinical assessments; complete activity and performance reports
  • Supervise two Social Work students to help them complete their field placement
  • Initiated and participate in Diverse Equality and Inclusion group to teach staff on social justice; participate in Trauma-Informed Care group to assess the agency and create a TIC organization.
  • Provided individual and group therapy for clients with a range of mental health issues.
  • Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups in order to increase awareness of mental health issues.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals and improving communication.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on client's needs and preferences.
  • Educated family members on how to support the client through their recovery process.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services or hospitalization if needed.
  • Gathered and researched information about community mental health needs or resources used in conjunction with therapy.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.

Bilingual Sexual assault specialist

RAINN, INC
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Utilize crisis intervention best practices including safety planning, brainstorming, and listening skills to provide compassionate support to victims of sexual abuse and/or domestic violence; Answer inbound crisis-intervention telephone calls and online chats to NSAH users and clients; Maintain knowledge regarding the specific needs of users of client hotlines, including, but not limited to, college populations, law enforcement, nurses and civilians; Educate visitors on Trauma responses, trauma consequences; coping skills to flashbacks, and nightmares; Support fellow NSAH hotline staff and provide quality assurance of service delivery as needed; Supervise NSAH sessions and provide support and guidance to staff as needed.

Social Work therapist

Newport AcADEMY, PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PRogram
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provided individual and family therapeutic sessions in a Partial Hospitalization Program setting; Conducted and documented clinical assessments, mental status assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, and initial safety plan to establish therapeutic goals with the clients; develop treatment goals per client and complete case notes; Facilitated therapy groups; Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, which includes family therapist, psychiatrist, and academic advisor; Attended clinical staff meetings; Participated in individual and group supervision; Communicated and documented information regarding status/ treatment issues to team at multidisciplinary meetings; Engage in psychotherapy and strength-based approach with individuals with trauma.

Psychiatrist rehabilitation counselor

sinergy family services, inc
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assessed client’s social, emotional, financial, health or other problems to develop a rehabilitation plan; Promoted recovery and resiliency by providing rehabilitation services designed to meet the individualized needs of each client; Met with assigned clients weekly, or as necessary, based on the individual needs of each client and agency policy; Organized and conducted support groups and vocational groups in the SFS' facility, in consumers' homes, and in the community; Helped clients understand mental illness and how it affects their health and lifestyles; Developed client specific, culturally appropriate intervention strategies including goal setting, planning, and decision making; Completed and submitted thorough, accurate, and timely documentation including in progress notes, Individual Rehabilitation Plans, discharge/transition recommendations and summaries; in accordance with agency policy and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Therapist intern

the affiliated sante group- prince george’s county crisis response
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Responded to inquiry/intake assessments (both by phone and face-to-face), providing crisis intervention to individuals and families
  • Establishes appropriate disposition, information, referrals and follow-up for each case; Performed a danger assessment, a crisis assessment, lethality assessment, and environmental assessment with family conflict, chronic mentally ill, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide/suicide/fatalities, etc
  • Provided phone crisis intervention and suicide prevention support, and briefly supportive counseling to callers who are experiencing an emotional crisis; Performed an on scene assessment and treatment plan; effectively perform crisis intervention including de-escalation, crisis planning and implementation with callers; Designs appropriate referral recommendations using available community resources for clients seeking mental health, substance abuse and sexual assault assistance; Provides crisis intervention services to people with social, emotional and mental disabilities; provided home based therapeutic services to youth and families who can be diverted from out of home placement or in patient setting: coordinate and facilitate system treatment meetings on and off site; develop comprehensive client centered treatment plans; participate in crisis intervention training to new staff, students and emergency personnel; establish a professional relationship with referral sources within the systems of care.

community resource coordinator

prince george’s county, department of social services
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Worked independently in a school setting to develop a community school model; arranged internal and external meetings with school stakeholders and community leaders; Coordinated psycho-educational, recreational and literacy programming (ongoing groups, classes or workshops) on topics such as acculturation, parenting, English as a second language, computer skills, health education, etc.; Connected families to necessary social services resources; forwarding appropriate inter-agency referrals; Developed and maintained strong professional relationships with community service providers; Scheduled, coordinated, and facilitated monthly TNI Team Leaders' meetings/bi-monthly community meetings; participates at community meetings, events, conferences, and other TNI functions; Arranged and facilitate needs assessments with parents, students, school staff, and community entities; Collaborated with teachers, counselor and parents to establish goals for students in an individualized Educational Plan (IEP); Conducted resource development in order to identify additional community partners or resources; Coordinated with therapist, school staff and community partners in providing comprehensive care for the students at Riverdale Elementary School; Lead multidisciplinary meetings with school principals, community stakeholders and families; Served as liaison between school, community, local businesses/donors and county-wide network of services; Provided linkages and supportive services for students and parents within a school setting.

victim assistant coordinator

montgomery county sheriff’s office- family justice center
09.2014 - 01.2017
  • Conducted intakes, needs assessments and safety plans with victims of domestic violence according to state standards; Assessed individuals that have experienced trauma and developed service plans based on their emotional, physical, and psychological status as well as provided referrals to agencies/individuals within the organization and community; Accompanied and assisted clients through the process of going to court during criminal trials and protective order hearings; served as court companion; Prepared petitions for victims seeking temporary protective orders, and facilitate video-conference hearings with the Circuit and District Courts of Montgomery County; Coordinated with all FJC partner agencies (legal, law enforcement, and human services) to link domestic violence survivors to valuable County resources; Provided clients with information about post-arrest bail hearings and bond conditions; Educated teens about dating violence through Choose Respect presentations in Spanish and English at various Montgomery County High Schools; Participated in multidisciplinary meeting to discuss high risk cases; Partnered closely with detectives to initiate investigations and criminal charges

Education

MASTER of SOCIAL WORK -

University of Maryland, Baltimore
05.2019

BACHELOR’S IN SOCIAL WORK - sociology

university of maryland, baltimore county

Skills

  • Bilingual fluent in Spanish: Reading, Writing, Speaking
  • Familiar with Dialectic Behavioral Therapy skills
  • Knowledge and experience in assessment, crisis intervention
  • Experience in conducting therapeutic crisis intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Experience working with diverse populations; specifically, at-risk Latino and African American children, youth and families
  • Familiar with the impact sexual abuse and domestic violence
  • Experience in planning and implementing preventative safety plan for clients, Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments, and develop treatment plans
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Therapeutic Expertise
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Suicide Precautions Expertise

Specialized Trainings

  • Therapeutic Skills and Factors & Group Therapy Training
  • Multigenerational Trauma Training
  • Family and Community Engagement in Assessing Childhood Trauma
  • Contributing Factors That Impact Successful Adolescences
  • Conflict Resolution & Motivational Interviewing
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Naloxone Training
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified
  • Certified on Advanced Trauma in Adolescents and Children
  • Legal and Ethical Standards in Social Work
  • Managing Anxiety and Boosting Family Resilience
  • SBIRT Certified
  • Staying Calm in the Mist of COVID19
  • Resilience and Self-Care for Helping Professionals
  • The Importance of Understanding and Recognizing Trauma in Young Children
  • Beyond Talk- EFT Tapping for Compassion Fatigue
  • Lifting Black Voices: Therapy, Trust, and Racial Trauma
  • Attachment Theory
  • Family Systems Trauma Model
  • Suicide Prevention Certified

Certification

  • Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS)
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-I&II)
  • Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certified (DBTC)
  • Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

DBT Mental Health Therapist

Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
04.2022 - Current

Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

IDENTITY, INC
09.2019 - Current

Social Work therapist

Newport AcADEMY, PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PRogram
08.2018 - 04.2019

Psychiatrist rehabilitation counselor

sinergy family services, inc
04.2018 - 01.2019

Bilingual Sexual assault specialist

RAINN, INC
03.2018 - 09.2019

Therapist intern

the affiliated sante group- prince george’s county crisis response
09.2017 - 04.2018

community resource coordinator

prince george’s county, department of social services
01.2017 - 01.2018

victim assistant coordinator

montgomery county sheriff’s office- family justice center
09.2014 - 01.2017

MASTER of SOCIAL WORK -

University of Maryland, Baltimore

BACHELOR’S IN SOCIAL WORK - sociology

university of maryland, baltimore county

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Stefanny SarichMental Health Therapist