Psychotherapist In Private Practice

• Nov 2021 - Present

Outpatient Therapist

• Jul 2020 - May 2022

Mental Health Clinician

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

• Provide therapy to Victims of Crime utilizing cognitive behavioral skills and mindfulness for individuals ages 6-50 as relates to the crime • Advocate and assist victims with obtaining resources such as applying for medical, home relocation, and various levels of home safety • Provide therapy to Victims of Crime utilizing cognitive behavioral skills and mindfulness for individuals ages 6-50 as relates to the crime • Advocate and assist victims with obtaining resources such as applying for medical, home relocation, and various levels of home safety

Forensic Clinician

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

• Completed psychosocial assessments, managed crisis, linked clients to resources, discharge planning and implemented a range of social work services for a male population ages 20-65 with the support of a multidisciplinary team • Facilitated individual, family, and group therapy to address barriers to managing illness such as substance abuse, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation and other mental health issues within the milieu • Communicated and collaborated with various systems including the legal system, housing, etc. Show less

Clinical Staff Social Worker

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

• Maintain a caseload of 18-20 clients while meeting productivity demands • Conduct intakes, individual, and family therapy in the clinic, field, and schools • Collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary team to stabilize clients • Assess and complete Biopsychosocials, risk assessments, and Safety Plans • Utilize Evidence-based interventions such as MAP systems and Seeking Safety • Manage crisis appropriately • Maintain a caseload of 18-20 clients while meeting productivity demands • Conduct intakes, individual, and family therapy in the clinic, field, and schools • Collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary team to stabilize clients • Assess and complete Biopsychosocials, risk assessments, and Safety Plans • Utilize Evidence-based interventions such as MAP systems and Seeking Safety • Manage crisis appropriately

MSW Clinical Intern, Coney Island REAL PROS Program

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

• Provided psychiatric rehabilitation services utilizing the recovery model for adults with severe and persistent mental illness (ages 18 +) • Provided weekly Individual Counseling and Family Psycho-education for a caseload of seven • Facilitated seven weekly groups utilizing Evidence Based Practices (e.g. Seeking Safety, Wellness Self-Management, Social Skills Training, etc.) • Collaborated with other providers to Integrate services • Provided Crisis Intervention as necessary • Maintained documentation in a timely manner (e.g. treatment plans, monthly assessment, progress notes, Biopsychosocials, and Substance Use/ Psychiatric Assessments) Show less

MSW Clinical Intern, Manhattan North Clinic

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

• Provided weekly individual counseling, collateral, and family therapy for five children utilizing play therapy, mindfulness, CBT, TF-CBT, and SFBT • Administered depression/ anxiety screenings to members of Inwood Community Senior Center • Provided brief therapy (6-10 sessions) to seniors at senior center or in-home • Co-facilitated an open group at senior center for Individuals 60 years old + • Integrated physical health and behavioral health services • Maintained necessary documentation in a timely manner (e.g. treatment plans, assessments, progress notes, referrals, and discharge summaries). Show less

Parent Involvement Associate

• Feb 2010 - Aug 2013

• Assessed families for program eligibility and administered intake • Facilitated parenting groups (e.g. annual focus groups and parent self-care) • Promoted parent advocacy and trained parents for leadership roles (i.e. Policy Council officers and committee members) • Coordinated program activities alongside the Parent Involvement Coordinator (i.e. Parent Committee and Policy Council Meetings, field trips, and special events) • Developed/revised parent involvement policies, procedures and bylaws for the program, as needed • Led efforts in creating a father/male involvement friendly agency • Collaborated with community resources relevant to client’s needs • Maintained communication and collateral materials (i.e. monthly mailings, calendars of activities, flyers, etc.) • Established and spearheaded a monthly newsletter for agency-wide families Show less

Child Development Caregiver

• Jul 2007 - Dec 2011

• Provided age-appropriate activities to promote the healthy child development (i.e. good nutrition, positive discipline, constructive play activities, and taught Spanish through songs and games) • Provided age-appropriate activities to promote the healthy child development (i.e. good nutrition, positive discipline, constructive play activities, and taught Spanish through songs and games)

Campaign Associate

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

• Assisted the campaign coordinators in planning, organizing and implementing action plan to maximize donations for selected organizations making a difference in the community • Conducted meetings and presentations to accounts • Maintained accurate records and paperwork for account management • Cultivated relationships with new accounts • Assisted the campaign coordinators in planning, organizing and implementing action plan to maximize donations for selected organizations making a difference in the community • Conducted meetings and presentations to accounts • Maintained accurate records and paperwork for account management • Cultivated relationships with new accounts