Traci Grande
New Milford
Summary
Experienced counselor specializing in crisis and trauma intervention, treatment planning, and parent counseling. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices, conduct clinical assessments, and effectively create family stability through therapeutic interventions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Empower U
Hazlet
11.2022 - Current
- Provided counseling support to youth and parents in crisis situations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
- Participated in supervision weekly.
- Maintained detailed records.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as school personnel, court systems, and psychiatrists.
- Ensured compliance with state laws regarding reporting of suspected abuse.
- Attended trainings related to mental health topics in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Responded to crisis situations and assessed risk when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client needs.
- Developed behavioral plans for clients based on assessment results/goals.
- Maintained objective session notes and accurate records to organize, model and review behavior as well as progress information.
- Educated families about their child's diagnosis and appropriate intervention strategies to use at home.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
Behavior Therapist
Empower U
Hazlet
11.2019 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans for clients with behavioral challenges.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions to improve client coping strategies.
- Collaborated with families to reinforce behavioral techniques at home.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client needs and updates.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
- Developed behavioral plans for clients based on assessment results and established goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Counseling
St. Peter's University
Jersey City05-2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Family counseling
- Clinical assessment
- Evidence-based practices
- Behavioral management
- Ethical compliance
- Depression treatment
- Psychoeducation
- Sexual abuse recovery
- Anxiety management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Attention deficit support
- Mental health assessment
- Parenting skills training
- Self-harm prevention
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder support
- Suicide risk assessment
- Family therapy
- Bipolar disorder support
- Post-traumatic stress disorder support
- Individual counseling
- Autism spectrum support
- Anger management
- Maintain records
Accomplishments
National Honor Society
Timeline
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Empower U
11.2022 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Empower U
11.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Counseling
St. Peter's University