Tara Nelson

● Provide short-term psychotherapy to patients and families related to various issues such as mental health, medical health, finances, and referral to community services.

● Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to provide safe and timely treatment plans.

● Participate in weekly clinical meetings to discuss patients who have not improved and suggest next-step preventive plans.

● Provide and administer PHQ 9, GAD7, Columbia Suicide Assessment, AMSR, PLC-C, and ASSIST among other scales to patients to assist in treatment.

● Provide various modalities within treatment such as CBT, DBT, problem-solving therapy, talk therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.

● Incorporate into sessions various stress-reducing techniques such as breath focus, guided imagery, and mindfulness.

● Provides virtual psychotherapy sessions to Black men who are suffering from various stressors such as childhood trauma, marriage concerns, workplace concerns and other mental health issues.

● Implemented various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem-Solving Treatment, and DBT within treatment sessions with clients.

● Participated in monthly case conferences with various providers to discuss best practices for clients.

● Provided forensic consultation services in civil and criminal court matters in a multidisciplinary company with active cases in every region of the country.

● Participated in weekly supervision and monthly staff case conferences to discuss criminal and civil cases.

● Participated in learning activities and training related to landmark cases.

● Trained on the basic principles of the legal system, mental health case law, and forensic mental health evaluation.

● Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate research and how it applies to forensic practice.

● Demonstrated understanding of historic modern-day inequities within the legal, human services, and broader societal systems and how these inequities are relevant to forensic consultation work.

• Enhanced staff performance through regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Recruited trained, and retained high-quality clinical staff to meet the growing demand for services in the community.
• Supported women experiencing crisis situations by facilitating wrap-around services tailored specifically to each unique situation.
• Initiated multidisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
• Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
• Championed diversity and inclusion within the team, fostering an environment that celebrated differences and promoted cultural competence.
• Led crisis interventions, providing critical support to clients during their most vulnerable moments.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while adhering to ethical guidelines in all aspects of practice.
• Developed strong community partnerships to enhance available resources and support for clients.
• Facilitate groups that will address the needs of the clients
• Promoted a strengths-based approach to empower clients and foster resilience in overcoming challenges.

• Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Increased patient satisfaction ratings through consistent delivery of empathetic, comprehensive social work services tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to advocate for the unique psychosocial needs of each patient within a holistic care approach.
• Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
• Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
• Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.

• Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
• Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
• Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
• Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
• Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
• Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.

● Conducted psychosocial assessments to establish intervention plans for each client living with mental illness and monitored psychotropic medication compliance.

● Maintained required documentation in case records and treatment plans weekly in the agency database.

● Assisted clients in applying for SSI/SSD entitlements along with NYNY housing applications and supportive housing applications.

● Implemented motivational interviewing and sought safety modalities to counsel clients to improve overall functioning.

● Developed a DHS Independent Living Service Plan for clients with mental and medical health issues.

● Advocated for individual clients around entitlements and services.

● Lead educational and socialization groups addressing independent living skills, problem-solving, and self-esteem issues.

● Implemented motivational interviewing and sought safety modalities to counsel clients to improve overall functioning.