Tarina Monroe
Schenectady,USA
Summary
Counselor with hands-on expertise in crisis management, suicide assessments, intake screening, and addiction recovery support. Provides counseling, builds safety and treatment plans, maintains electronic records, and supports clients in structured care settings with consistent, accurate follow-through.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CASAC counselor
Rise above
Ballston Spa, New York
05.2026 - 09.2026
- Delivered individual counseling sessions at Rise Above using trauma-informed care
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on coping skills and emotional support
- Assessed client needs and tailored counseling approaches based on feedback to enhance support
- Guided clients in developing effective coping skills for managing stress and difficulty.
- Tracked client progress in confidential records and case notes to inform treatment adjustments
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
Mental Health Professional
Greene Correctional Facility
Coxsackie, New York
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted individual therapy sessions in outpatient behavioral health clinic.
- Examined and evaluated patients during daily visits to assess health needs.
- Assessed client needs using intake interviews and clinical observation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive treatment strategies for patients.
- Developed treatment plans aligned with therapist notes and care goals.
- Assisted correctional staff during psychiatric emergencies to ensure safety and appropriate care.
- Maintained electronic charts to ensure accurate and up-to-date patient information.
Mental Health Professional
Primecare Medical
Hudson, New York
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assess for mental health concerns
- Perform suicide assessments
- Work in collaboration with a psychiatrist
- Facilitate individual therapy sessions
- Place or remove inmates from suicide watch
- Provided online support to clients, addressing mental health concerns and fostering connection.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision, ensuring quality care for clients.
- Proposed and implemented strategies that improved team collaboration and client outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Crisis Counselor
Northern Rivers Mobile Crisis
Glens Falls, NY
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Answer crisis phone calls
- Go out to call here Clint meds crisis service
- Electronic charting
- Arrange follow-ups
- Provide community services
- Develop safety plans
- Participate in mental health trainings
Cashier/Loss Prevention
BJs Wholesale Club
Saratoga, NY
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Ring out customers
- Check bags to make sure merchandise was paid for
- Work with self-checkout
Case Manager
TASC - Treatment Alternatives
Albany, New York
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Evaluate clients for substance abuse, and case management services
- Evaluate clients in correctional facilities and in the TASC office
- Advocate for clients in the criminal justice system
- Collaborate with referral sources, such as probation, parole, and federal probation
- Determine if rehabilitation services are necessary, for medical, and psychological services
- Case manage 10 to 15 clients
- Maintain contact with the referral source
- Attend court conferences for clients to advocate for treatment
- Maintain contact with client's family members
- Transport clients to appointments such as court, probation, substance abuse, and social services
- Maintain client charts
Case Manager
Altamont House - 28 Day Rehabilitation Center
Altamont, New York
09.2012 - 11.2012
- Case manage 8 clients
- Facilitate group therapy sessions
- Facilitate family counseling sessions
- Develop treatment plans
- Maintain client charts
- Secure aftercare for client following 28-day treatment
- Coordinated case management services for individuals in TASC treatment alternatives programs.
- Completed client assessments and updated service plans with treatment alternatives staff.
- Referred clients to substance use treatment, counseling, housing, and community resources.
Program Manager
Abel House - Halfway House
Saugerties, New York
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Supervise 10 employees
- Create work schedule
- Chart maintenance
- Oversee staff meetings and case conferences
- Maintain budget
- Complete admission/discharge paperwork
- Perform intake screenings when needed
- Maintain client information in OASAS system
- Chart client progress notes
- Supervision of staff
- Fill in counselor responsibilities when necessary
- On-call responsibilities
Therapeutic community counselor
Daytop-Fox Run
Rhinebeck, New York
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Facilitate group therapy sessions
- Facilitate individual therapy sessions
- Communicate in writing and verbally with drug court, family court, road to recovery, probation, Federal probation, and NYS parole
- Work with the DSM IIVR
- Maintain a caseload
- Refer client to aftercare facilities such as halfway house or outpatient treatment
- Maintain clients' clinical chart
- Facilitated group therapy using trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches
- Conducted individual counseling sessions for residential youth at Daytop-Fox Run
Substance Abuse Counselor
Phoenix House
South Kortright, New York
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, including bereavement group
- Facilitate individual therapy sessions
- Communicate in writing and verbally with drug court, family court, road to recovery, probation, Federal probation, and NYS parole
- Work with the DSM IIVR
- Serve as quality compliance officer, maintain facility charts
- Maintain a caseload
- Host family day events on a quarterly basis
- Refer client to aftercare facilities such as halfway house or outpatient treatment
- Maintain clients' clinical chart
- Work as part of the mental health department
- Work with MICA clients
Intake Coordinator
New Choices Recovery Center
Schenectady, NY
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Perform evaluations
- Communicate verbally and in writing with drug court, family court, probation, and other referents
- Diagnose substance abuse according to ASAM criteria
- Request past treatment records
- Present new clients and participate in case conference
Addiction Counselor
Eleanor Young Outpatient Clinic
Albany, New York
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Case manage 25 to 30 clients with chronic relapse histories, involvement with the criminal justice system, in a crisis-driven environment
- Facilitate group therapy sessions
- Facilitate individual counseling sessions
- Manage charts, perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and chart progress
- Work cooperatively with NY State parole, probation, drug court programs local counties
- Coordinate services with Vocational and educational services
- Team case conference, give synopsis of new clients, discuss strategies for client concerns, and participate in training sessions
Education
MA - Psychology and Counseling
Sage Graduate School
08.2007
BA - Psychology/Criminal Justice
College of Saint Rose
05.2003
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Addiction Recovery Support
- Psychiatric assessment
- Intake assessments
- Suicide assessment
- Treatment planning
- Trauma care
- Group therapy
- Group facilitation
- Case management
- Electronic chart management
- Diversity Awareness
- Patient Advocacy
- Trauma awareness
Personal Information
Title: Clinician
Certification
- Feb 2016, Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, CASAC
- Feb 2019, Master Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, Master CASAC
- Nov 2022, Mental Health Limited Permit, Mental Health Limited Permit
- July 2026, Master CASAC-Gambling designation
Professional Development
- Externship
- New York State Department of Corrections
- Research Best Practices For Sex offenders
- Research Civil Commitment For Sex offenders
- Research Treatment options For Sex offenders
- Designed my own Sex Offender Assessment Tool
Timeline
CASAC counselor
Rise above
05.2026 - 09.2026
Mental Health Professional
Greene Correctional Facility
03.2024 - 05.2024
Mental Health Professional
Primecare Medical
10.2022 - 04.2023
Crisis Counselor
Northern Rivers Mobile Crisis
05.2022 - 10.2022
Cashier/Loss Prevention
BJs Wholesale Club
10.2020 - 12.2021
Case Manager
TASC - Treatment Alternatives
07.2015 - 09.2015
Case Manager
Altamont House - 28 Day Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 11.2012
Program Manager
Abel House - Halfway House
04.2012 - 08.2012
Therapeutic community counselor
Daytop-Fox Run
11.2010 - 04.2011
Substance Abuse Counselor
Phoenix House
09.2008 - 12.2009
Intake Coordinator
New Choices Recovery Center
01.2008 - 03.2008
Addiction Counselor
Eleanor Young Outpatient Clinic
04.2007 - 11.2007
MA - Psychology and Counseling
Sage Graduate School
BA - Psychology/Criminal Justice
College of Saint Rose