TAMARRA ARISTILDE
Brockton,Massachusetts, MA
Summary
Trilingual Mental Health Counselor with fluency in English, French and Haitian Creole . Proficient in providing caring and methodological counseling services in diverse settings. Skilled in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships and helping patients progress toward planned outcomes. Skilled Chief Executive Officer experienced in the behavioral health industry and able to learn new fields quickly. Proactive, resourceful and results-focused. Adept at understanding the specific needs for minority focused mental health services, key business decisions and financial operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Optimal Autonomy At Home LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Establishing foundational processes for business operations.
- Negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Manage partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Identifying new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Drive continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Direct research and development efforts in alignment with long-term strategic goals to maintain competitive advantage within the industry sector.
Director of Clinical Services
TJocelyne Counseling & Consulting LLC
Brockton, MA
09.2014 - Current
- Champion best practice sharing among departments, resulting in more consistent execution of patient care processes and improved outcomes.
- Improve interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing community outreach efforts, increasing visibility and reputation within the local market as well as beyond.
- Achieving accreditation compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment that valued diversity, leading to increased employee satisfaction and engagement levels.
Clinician & Outreach Child & Family Therapist
South Shore Mental Health
Quincy, MA
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
- Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner
CBHI- Family Therapist
Child and Family Services
New Bedford, MA
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions
- Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, and financial difficulties
Child & Family Therapist Intern
Family Continuity
Plymouth, MA
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy
- Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment
- Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork
- Maintain curk301 508-580-0364
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Optimal Relationships for Women and Youths Inc.
03.2020 - Current
- Enhanced family relationships by providing individual and group therapy sessions tailored to each client''s needs.
- Conducted home visits as necessary to assess family dynamics and provide in-home therapeutic support, resulting in increased accessibility for clients facing barriers to traditional office-based services.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development within the field by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars on trauma-informed care practices.
- Increased patient resilience by fostering connections to support systems and community resources.
- Utilized culturally sensitive counseling techniques when working with multicultural populations to promote understanding and respect for cultural differences among clients.
- Promoted self-care among staff members by leading workshops on mindfulness practices aimed at reducing burnout rates and enhancing overall wellbeing.
Senior Care Options Program Supervisor
Old Colony Elder Services
Brockton, MA
10.2005 - 01.2010
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs
- Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient
- Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs
Geriatric Case Manager
Mystic Valley Elder Services
Malden, MA
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance
- Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs
- Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility
Education
Certificate - Global and Continuing Education-Certificate of Completion
Harvard Medical School
Cambridge, MA 2017
Graduate Certificate - undefined
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Mar 2011
Master of Science - Marriage & Family Therapy
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Oct 2010
Graduate Certificate - undefined
BOSTON UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORK
Apr 2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
May 2003
Skills
Ability to join well with family units containing multiple siblings Familiarity with therapeutic concepts of individual and systemic therapies Significant level of comfort working with diverse populations including: victims of domestic violence, HIV/Aids, geriatrics, LGBT, immigrants etc
- Self-motivated
- Process implementation
- Anxiety disorder expertise
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder proficiency
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Licensed MFT
- Trilingual in Haitian Creole, French and English
- Patient and family interaction
- Individual and family support
- Patient and family education
Accomplishments
- CERTFIED MEDIATOR, February 2015 Harvard Law School HMP, Boston, MA.
- CERTIFIED CBT Post Disaster Provider, December 2014 MOVA, Boston, MA.
- Massachusetts LMFT LICENSE # 1495 since 8/29/2014.
Affiliations
- CERTIFIED CANS ASSESSOR
- Active Member of AAMFT since 2010
- Active Member of National Alliance for Mental Illness
- Active Member of the Haitian Mental Health Network
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Optimal Autonomy At Home LLC
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Optimal Relationships for Women and Youths Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Director of Clinical Services
TJocelyne Counseling & Consulting LLC
09.2014 - Current
Clinician & Outreach Child & Family Therapist
South Shore Mental Health
10.2012 - 06.2015
CBHI- Family Therapist
Child and Family Services
01.2011 - 09.2012
Child & Family Therapist Intern
Family Continuity
02.2010 - 02.2011
Senior Care Options Program Supervisor
Old Colony Elder Services
10.2005 - 01.2010
Geriatric Case Manager
Mystic Valley Elder Services
10.2003 - 10.2005
Certificate - Global and Continuing Education-Certificate of Completion
Harvard Medical School
Graduate Certificate - undefined
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Marriage & Family Therapy
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Graduate Certificate - undefined
BOSTON UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORK
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
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