Valencia McKoy
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a strong commitment to advocating for individuals, families, and communities. Seeking a position as a Crisis Clinician where I can apply my clinical expertise, case management skills, and crisis intervention experience to strengthen family relationships and improve client outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MDFT Therapist
Connecticut junior republic (CJR)
Waterbury, CT
06.2023 - Current
- Provide evidence-based, family-centered therapy to adolescents and their families, addressing substance use, behavioral challenges, and mental health concerns
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans focused on strengthening family relationships and improving overall functioning
- Facilitate crisis intervention and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and stability for clients and families
- Collaborate with schools, probation officers, and community resources to enhance client support and treatment outcomes
Behavioral Therapist
Aspire Learning
Milford, CT
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Assess and evaluate clients then develop thorough individualized treatment plans for speaking, non-speaking, children aged 4-10
- Successfully remediate behavioral issues of students by using ABA techniques and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Collaborate with teachers to develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives for children with autism
- Observe and record problematic behaviors with timely escalations to BCBA (board cert behavior analysis), teachers, and parents/guardians
ABA Therapist
A Brand New Day
Waterbury, CT
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Worked with limited supervision while travelling and working directly with clients aged 5-7 in their home by addressing issues such as behavioral issues, language and communication issues
- Worked with families to developed functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral intervention plan to identify cause of the problematic behaviors outside of sessions then formulate strategies to address the negative behavior and teach positive ones
Direct Care Staff
Center for Human Development
Torrington, CT
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Helped develop and implement treatment plans for male residents in a group home setting diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse disorders by teaching communication and life skills
- Observed and monitored client behavior in response to treatments provided to help them integrate in their group home/community
Social Worker Intern (MSW)
Family Health Center (Trinity Health)
Waterbury, CT
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with the health care providers to formulate treatment plan strategies to provide a comprehensive and continuous care plans for assigned patient(s)
- Helped patients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modifications
- Documented patient’s progress, and provided frequent updates to the licensed clinical social worker
Social work intern (MSW)
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Waterbury, CT
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted home visits for students experiencing personal, family or school-related difficulties
- Provides social work case management for students and families
- Provides staff consultation on behavioral/emotional/environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
Social Worker Intern (BSW)
Chase Elementary School
Waterbury, CT
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided comprehensive individual therapy to children with severe behavioral issues, and often provided referrals to school-based support services and community resources
- Conducted home visits for students whom reported personal issues, then immediately documented and escalated alarming issues to the school’s social worker
Education
MSW - Social Work
University of Connecticut
Hartford, CTBSW - Social Work
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Microsoft Outlook
- Carelogic System
- Collaboration skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapeutic strategies
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Assessment
- Treatment planning
- Individualized treatment plans
- Evidence-based treatment plans
- Intervention planning
License
Master Level Social Worker, Connecticut
Timeline
MDFT Therapist
Connecticut junior republic (CJR)
06.2023 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Aspire Learning
09.2020 - 06.2023
ABA Therapist
A Brand New Day
01.2020 - 07.2020
Social Worker Intern (MSW)
Family Health Center (Trinity Health)
09.2018 - 05.2019
Social work intern (MSW)
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
09.2017 - 05.2018
Direct Care Staff
Center for Human Development
05.2017 - 06.2020
Social Worker Intern (BSW)
Chase Elementary School
09.2016 - 05.2017
MSW - Social Work
University of Connecticut
BSW - Social Work
Southern Connecticut State University
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