Dedicated EMDR therapist focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality. Licensed in New Jersey.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
GenPsych
Marlboro, NJ
06.2024 - Current
Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
Oversaw administrative and clinical staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
Facilitated staff meetings and clinical case rounds.
Hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
Therapist
Lifebulb Counseling
Edison, NJ
04.2023 - 09.2024
I provided individual psychotherapy in a private practice setting for teens and adults on issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
Program Coordinator
Effective School Solutions
Highland Park, NJ
12.2023 - 06.2024
Maintained a caseload of up to 10 high school students with identified emotional disabilities
Supervised adjacent middle school program and clinician
Provided individual, group, and family therapy sessions, as well as crisis screenings and risk assessments when needed
Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.
Clinical Case Manager
Aetna
01.2022 - 12.2022
Provided case management services for members with identified behavioral health needs, including assessing for risk, provider linkages, providing access to community resources, and monthly wellness checks.
Monitored client progress towards meeting goals and objectives in treatment plan.
Coordinated care between multiple providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, physicians, and other professionals as needed.
Assisted clients in identifying available community resources such as housing options, transportation assistance, employment opportunities.
Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments of clients to determine their needs and eligibility for services.
Education
Master of Science in Clinical/Mental Health Counseling -
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
12.2013
Skills
Trained in Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR) since 2016
Trained in Flash Technique since 2021
Trained in Trauma
Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Trained in DBT
Clinical Supervision Certificate
Supervisory & program management experience
Crisis intervention
Electronic charting
Treatment planning
Employee training
Timeline
Program Director
GenPsych
06.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator
Effective School Solutions
12.2023 - 06.2024
Therapist
Lifebulb Counseling
04.2023 - 09.2024
Clinical Case Manager
Aetna
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science in Clinical/Mental Health Counseling -
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