Stephanie Cruz
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Empathetic professional with direct one on one experience providing quality mental health services to youth and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional challenges, and building relationships. Focused on supporting those in need while providing effective interventions and continuing to expand in knowledge and education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Resilience Lab
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
- Promoted supportive environment by establishing rapport and trust with diverse clientele.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Enhanced patient well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Completed one-on-one therapy with broad range of clients suffering from various mental health challenges.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health care.
Mental Health Provider
Valera Health
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Provided individual therapy services to adult patients via Telehealth
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with outside providers such as primary care physicians or psychiatrists when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity of care for clients.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness and adjusted intervention strategies as needed, ensuring optimal client progress.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health care.
Clinician
North American Family Institute
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Gathered, reviewed, and assessed for pertinent information as part of intake process, such as contacting referral sources, administering mental health assessments, and developing biopsychosocial
- Developed treatment plan goals in collaboration with families, referral agencies, schools, clients, and other treatment team participants
- Participated in and facilitated treatment plan meetings, case conferences, and other clinical meetings for further treatment planning
- Provided individual therapy and family therapy to assigned caseload
- Completed clinical documentation, in keeping with funding/licensing source and agency requirements
- Trained individual clients and families to develop necessary skills to promote behavioral improvement and goal attainment
- Provided on-call clinical coverage on monthly basis to program client roster
- Collaborated with internal clinical, education, and program staff and with outside providers to ensure coordinated client services
- Shared clinical expertise and/or provided training to staff, as appropriate and needed
- Provided and coordinated transportation for clients and families as needed.
MDFT Therapist
Connecticut Junior Republic
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided in home intensive treatment services to families including but not limited to crisis intervention, parent guidance and education
- Provided individual therapy to youth in home
- Advocated on behalf of youth when needed, as well as linked them to other services in neighborhood schools and communities
- Emphasized promoting behavior change in youth’s natural environment to prevent higher level of care
- Identified risk factors and provided strength-based practices to develop and initiate strategies, to offset and eliminate both substance abuse and anti-social patterns of behavior among youth being served and their families.
Social Worker
JCCA
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Clinically assessed youth and family service needs by conducting initial and ongoing trauma and psychological summaries
- Provided individual therapy services that were focused, and goal orientated
- Created individualized treatment plans and discharge plans
- Provided crisis intervention services and on call counseling as needed
- Documented all evaluations and treatment, in accordance with agency protocols and regulatory requirements
- Collaborated and consulted regularly with youth staff, case managers, counselors, medical providers, and school administrators
- Advocated for youth in Juvenile Court as necessary and accompanied them for support
Master's Level Social Work Intern
Rising Ground
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided clinical counseling to middle and high school students identified as Emotionally Disturbed
- Developed treatments plans and strategies specific to student’s needs, and in compliance with their IEPs
- Assessed students’ progress and provided referrals for other services, when necessary, through observation and clinical counseling
- Collaborated with clinicians, school psychologists, administration, and families to ensure delivery of supportive services
- De-escalated volatile situations and administered therapeutic crisis intervention when necessary
- Maintained progress, observation, and collaborative notes through school district electronic records.
Youth Counselor
Kids in Crisis
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted youth with day-to-day activities such as school involvement, homework assistance, and social events
- Taught pertinent life skills necessary for independent living (i.e
- Cooking, Cleaning/Laundry, Personal Banking & Budgeting, Public Transportation)
- Modeled healthy interpersonal relationships and set appropriate boundaries and limits
- De-escalated volatile situations and/or clients in distress
- Answered hotline crisis calls, assessed for safety, and provided crisis counseling over phone
- Worked collaboratively with outreach team, and referred clients to outside agencies or emergency services.
Bachelor's Level Social Work-AmeriCorps Intern
Family Services of Westchester
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided respite services in after-school setting to children identified as Emotionally Disturbed
- Escorted and supervised clients during recreational outings
- Provided in home one-on-one skill building services to children in need
- Created and administered treatment plans for clients based on identified problem behaviors
- Worked collaboratively with clients, families, case managers, coordinators, and supervisors
- Maintained accurate records and process recordings of clients.
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain operations and reduce lead times.
- Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse.
- Organized material distribution and transportation logistics in accordance with executive direction.
- Complied with military operations procedures and with policies.
Education
Master of Social Work -
New York University, Silver School of Social Work
New York, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Social Work -
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2016
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Self-reflection
- Diagnosis Formulation
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Maintaining privacy
- EMR
- Patient Advocacy
- Relationship Building
Certification
Licensed Master of Social Work, NYS License No. 110522-01, 09/2020
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinician
Resilience Lab
07.2023 - 12.2023
Mental Health Provider
Valera Health
12.2021 - 01.2023
Clinician
North American Family Institute
10.2020 - 10.2021
MDFT Therapist
Connecticut Junior Republic
11.2018 - 10.2019
Social Worker
JCCA
12.2017 - 11.2018
Master's Level Social Work Intern
Rising Ground
12.2016 - 05.2017
Youth Counselor
Kids in Crisis
07.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor's Level Social Work-AmeriCorps Intern
Family Services of Westchester
09.2015 - 05.2016
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
06.2010 - 03.2011
Master of Social Work -
New York University, Silver School of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work -
Mercy College
Licensed Master of Social Work, NYS License No. 110522-01, 09/2020
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