Stephanie Charles, Lcsw
Huntington,NY
Summary
Attentive LCSW with years of experience. Adept at designing comprehensive plans for long-term patient success. Adaptable to needs of individuals and skilled at incorporating changing information to inform and optimize treatment plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
ISWS/GRPC
06.2023 - Current
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations..
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Participated in weekly case reviews with clinical team members to discuss best practices for patient care.
- Advised patients on medication compliance and monitored changes in behavior or emotional state due to medications prescribed by psychiatrists or primary care physicians.
- Assisted clients with issues with Gambling and substance abuse develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stressors in their lives.
Behavioral Health Clinician
Fidelis Care NY
01.2023 - Current
- Attended insightful in-service training, workshops, seminars and other learning experiences to develop and maintain professional and clinical skills.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and review progress towards goals.
- Conducted programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
- Maintained accurate clinical records and documentation compliant with state regulations.
- Consulted with physicians regarding medication options for clients with dual diagnoses or complex medical issues.
- Served as an advocate for individuals receiving behavioral health services by advocating for their rights.
- Educated clients on available resources within the community that could help them achieve their goals.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments throughout the course of treatment.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
Bilingual Evaluator
NTC Language Services
01.2020 - Current
- Administers evaluations, tests, or examinations to students to collect information on type and degree of impairment
- Advises educators on impairments
- Counsels and instructs clients in techniques to improve speech/language or hearing impairment
- Evaluates test results and educational background information to determine the presence of impairment and determine the course of treatment
- Participates in/attends conferences or training to update or share knowledge of disorder treatment methods or technology
- Records and maintains reports of speech/language or hearing evaluation and/or treatments
- Refers clients to additional educational services if needed
- Facilitates evidence-based knowledge seminars of evaluation and treatment methods for bilingual children with communication disorders in the areas of voice, language, fluency, and articulation
- Help to reduce federal, state, and local regulations that impact service delivery
- Assist and implement school district goals and policies, while contributing personal knowledge and skills.
Care Manager Analyst
Aetna Better Health of New York/ACCM
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Perform assessments of patient's social, emotional and daily living needs
- Work with interdisciplinary care team to create plans of care for patients to improve health outcomes
- Identify caregiver support needs to promote the psychosocial wellbeing and safety of the patients
- Evaluate the appropriateness and efficacy of clinical interventions
- Facilitate the enrollment and continuation of available community resources to support the patient's identified needs
- Promote patient self-reliance and protection through the provision of community-based services
- Promote the collaborative care relationship between the patient, the caregiver and the community resource
- Assist with the coordination of the patient's health care and social service needs to optimize measurable clinical outcomes
- Establishes and maintains a cooperative flow of communication with the appropriate acute care and sub-acute care institutions, physician office practices, and community organizations.
Early Intervention Specialist/ABA Therapist
Amerimed EIP & PM Evaluations
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Present Provided 1:1 therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders in the home, community, and school
- Observed and ensured that necessary intervention was performed appropriately based on each clients assessment
- Implemented ABA techniques including DTT and PRT, to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills
- Taught objectives on individual treatment programs using the principles of applied behavior analysis including discrete trial, shaping, natural environment training, verbal behavior, social skills, self-help, and behavior
- Track individual progress with daily data collection
- Monitored maladaptive behaviors and implemented behavior interventions
- Provided parent education and encouraged parent participation
- Created fun, motivating experience to generate the highest level of performance for each client.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary for families experiencing difficulty managing behaviors at home or in public settings.
- Observed interactions between parents and caregivers and their children during home visits in order to provide feedback on parenting skills.
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work -
Hunter College
01.2016
Skills
- SW Practice with Children, Individuals and Families
- Managed Long term Care
- Medicaid/Medicare, advance directives
- Psychological Assessments
- Government and community resources
- DSM-5
- Proficient in Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Photoshop, Website Design and Management, Zoom True care, CCM, Dynamo Case tracker
- Administration and Management
- Psychological Assessment
Certification
- LCSW
- CBT Certificate
Languages
- Fluent in Haitian Creole
- Conversational skills in French and Spanish
Languages
Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
ISWS/GRPC
06.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Clinician
Fidelis Care NY
01.2023 - Current
Bilingual Evaluator
NTC Language Services
01.2020 - Current
Care Manager Analyst
Aetna Better Health of New York/ACCM
01.2017 - 12.2023
Early Intervention Specialist/ABA Therapist
Amerimed EIP & PM Evaluations
01.2017 - 01.2020
Master's Degree in Social Work -
Hunter College
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