Implements a comprehensive intern orientation program and provides weekly supervision.
Coordinates with department heads to ensure interns are provided appropriate work assignments.
Evaluates intern performance and reports feedback to the management team and Program Director.
Maintains records of all intern activities in accordance with company policy.
Monitors intern progress throughout the duration of their assignment and addresses any issues that arise promptly.
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
TW PONESSA AND ASSOCIATES
Lancaster, PA
08.2021 - 06.2022
Provides individual outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting, using a variety of treatment modalities.
The therapist completes biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plan updates, and progress note documentation, as well as collaborates with other service providers and team members to ensure continuity of care for the caseload.
The therapist maintains a caseload of approximately 80 clients.
Behavioral Specialist Consultant, Mobile Therapist
TW PONESSA AND ASSOCIATES
Lancaster, PA
10.2014 - 08.2021
Assess the strengths and needs of children in the BHRS program who have emotional and behavioral difficulties in home, school and community settings through interviews with caregivers, teachers and other professionals as well as observations of the child in all settings
BSC develops treatment plans for clients and intervention strategies, consults with team members regarding progress, assesses data and monitors effectiveness of treatment interventions, and completes reauthorization process for clients in the program
Mobile Therapist provides individual and family therapy to clients in the home and community settings.
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TRIAD TREATMENT SPECIALIST
Lancaster, PA
12.2004 - 08.2018
Transcribed dictation for intakes, psychological evaluations, progress notes, and other various typing and editing duties.
Behavioral Specialist Consultant, Mobile Therapist
TW PONESSA AND ASSOCIATES
Lancaster, PA
05.1996 - 02.2005
Same as above noted position at this agency
Case Worker
CHILDREN'S HOME OF YORK
York, PA
11.1995 - 05.1996
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Counselor
FAMILY CHILD RESOURCES
York, PA
09.1994 - 10.1995
Facilitate support groups for at-risk youth in school settings as assigned by the program coordinator.
Education
B.A. Psychology -
Shippensburg University
05.1992
M.S. Clinical Psychology -
Millersville University
Skills
Student Assessment
Provide Supervision and Support
Maintain record of log hours
Communication with Team Members
Recruitment
Staff Training
Personnel Management
Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Undergraduate Internship Coordinator
Ponessa Behavioral Health
06.2022 - Current
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
TW PONESSA AND ASSOCIATES
08.2021 - 06.2022
Behavioral Specialist Consultant, Mobile Therapist
TW PONESSA AND ASSOCIATES
10.2014 - 08.2021
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TRIAD TREATMENT SPECIALIST
12.2004 - 08.2018
Behavioral Specialist Consultant, Mobile Therapist