Experience

Psychotherapist at Private Practice

• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• LICSW, Psychotherapy

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States •Establishes a positive and trusting rapport with clients while diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. •Creates individualized treatment plans according to clients mental health needs and circumstances. •Meets virtually with clients regularly to provide individual counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary. •Refers patients to outside clinical specialists or community based agencies when necessary. •Maintains records of patient appointments and progress… Show more •Establishes a positive and trusting rapport with clients while diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. •Creates individualized treatment plans according to clients mental health needs and circumstances. •Meets virtually with clients regularly to provide individual counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary. •Refers patients to outside clinical specialists or community based agencies when necessary. •Maintains records of patient appointments and progress while following all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality. •Specializes in mood disorders, women's health, stress/adjustment disorders, relationship concerns, work/life balance, ADHD, parenting/motherhood, and coping with chronic medical illness. Show less



Firefly Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavioral Health Specialist

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  Watertown, Massachusetts, United States •Conducted clinical diagnostic evaluations in a virtual medical care model and offered adult individual psychotherapy services in a short-term, solution-focused approach. •Collaborated with patients, advanced medical care practitioners (MD/NP), consulting psychiatrist, and other team members to formulate behavioral health care plans for each patient. •According to clinical need, outreached to established primary care patients via a HIPAA compliant technology platform created by Firefly… Show more •Conducted clinical diagnostic evaluations in a virtual medical care model and offered adult individual psychotherapy services in a short-term, solution-focused approach. •Collaborated with patients, advanced medical care practitioners (MD/NP), consulting psychiatrist, and other team members to formulate behavioral health care plans for each patient. •According to clinical need, outreached to established primary care patients via a HIPAA compliant technology platform created by Firefly. •Participated in the development of clinical workflows, pathways, and protocols for the management of patients with suspected or confirmed mental health complaints or diagnoses. •Utilized evidence based treatment (CBT; ACT; mindfulness techniques; MI) approaches. •Monitored and tracked patient mood symptom management with valid mental health screening tools ( PHQ-9; GAD- 7; CIDI; DAST-10; AUDIT-C). •Facilitated weekly psychiatry consult rounds providing case presentations; psychopharmacology recommendations to prescribers; clinical updates on patient care; care coordination discussions. •Created and executed company wide presentations to staff & virtual education webinars to patients on mental health topics. •Offered curbside consultation to clinical staff for patients with mental health concerns in an outpatient primary care setting. •Established network for external resources to aid Firefly patients, including community therapists and online tools. Show less



Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychotherapist, MSW, LICSW

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

  Greater Boston Area •Conducted clinical diagnostic evaluations, crisis intervention, individual, and group psychotherapy services to adults in a short-term medical care model. •Collaborated and communicated with medical colleagues in Primary Care and Specialty Care services, to provide behavioral health consultation and clinical services in an integrated ambulatory health care system. •Behavioral health triage lead clinician at Post Office Square: Facilitated weekly meetings to improve and implement triage… Show more •Conducted clinical diagnostic evaluations, crisis intervention, individual, and group psychotherapy services to adults in a short-term medical care model. •Collaborated and communicated with medical colleagues in Primary Care and Specialty Care services, to provide behavioral health consultation and clinical services in an integrated ambulatory health care system. •Behavioral health triage lead clinician at Post Office Square: Facilitated weekly meetings to improve and implement triage work flow process and reviewed new patient referrals. •Prepared case presentations for weekly multidisciplinary behavioral health team meetings, and offered peer consultation to fellow behavioral health clinicians. Show less



Brigham and Women's Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Social Worker MSW, LICSW

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2017

  Brigham and Women's Primary Care Associates of Brookline •Provided direct clinical services to adult individuals, couples, and families in primary care setting. Facilitated short-term clinical interventions including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, safety planning, psychoeducation and refer to appropriate mental health resources. •Conducted comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments for patients and families. Identified barriers to health care access. •Lead in implementation of evidence-based Collaborative Care Model… Show more •Provided direct clinical services to adult individuals, couples, and families in primary care setting. Facilitated short-term clinical interventions including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, safety planning, psychoeducation and refer to appropriate mental health resources. •Conducted comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments for patients and families. Identified barriers to health care access. •Lead in implementation of evidence-based Collaborative Care Model integration. •Collaborated with Integrated Care Management Program (iCMP) team members to provide comprehensive health care services to high-risk patients with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. Initiated team-based consultation and formulated acute care plans to ensure communication for patient care across Partners sites. Developed and facilitated monthly peer support group for patients 90+ years old to promote wellness and to reduce social isolation. •Supervised 1 social worker pursing independent licensure. Participated in biweekly group supervision and prepare clinical case reviews during weekly psychiatry rounds. •Trained and mentored new social work hires during extensive onboarding 3 month orientation process. Educated social work colleagues during EPIC electronic medical record transition. •Participated in social work advisory group and hospital wide caregiver committee. •Presented regularly to interdisciplinary health care providers, social work staff and community on behavioral health issues. •Engaged and recruited subset of primary care patients to enroll in a research study affiliated with BWH Department of Psychiatry and Cogito Corp, evaluating solutions for patients with co-morbid medical and behavioral health conditions. The research included a mobile phone application to passively and securely collect behavioral health data, and provide transparent clinical feedback through a dual patient-clinician viewing dashboard. Show less



Kindred

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Social Worker MSW, LCSW

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2012

  Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation of Braintree •Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provided care coordination during admissions and discharge planning to adult residents during inpatient/residential stay at skilled nursing facility and neurobehavioral health secured unit. •Communicated with residents and their families to create an integrated and individual care plan based on strengths and preferences of the resident. •Facilitated interdisciplinary clinical reviews and articulated a clinical social work perspective… Show more •Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provided care coordination during admissions and discharge planning to adult residents during inpatient/residential stay at skilled nursing facility and neurobehavioral health secured unit. •Communicated with residents and their families to create an integrated and individual care plan based on strengths and preferences of the resident. •Facilitated interdisciplinary clinical reviews and articulated a clinical social work perspective at resident care plan meetings, psychiatric rounds and program development meetings. •Interfaced with psychologists, psychiatrist, nurses and community based providers. •Advocated for residents by encouraging family involvement, providing educational materials and respecting resident’s rights in a culturally sensitive manner. Show less



Sloan Work and Family Research Network

• Consultant/Research Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Boston College- Sloan Work and Family Reserch Network Chestnut Hill, MA •Edited, reviewed, and updated work-life topic written briefs for online educational database forum. •Researched and compiled relevant articles for academic researchers, employers, employees, and state officials. •Gathered and summarized the findings of work-family research for academic researchers, workplace practitioners and state legislators to easily access at one website database. •Communicated and collaborated with academic researchers, workplace practitioners and state… Show more •Edited, reviewed, and updated work-life topic written briefs for online educational database forum. •Researched and compiled relevant articles for academic researchers, employers, employees, and state officials. •Gathered and summarized the findings of work-family research for academic researchers, workplace practitioners and state legislators to easily access at one website database. •Communicated and collaborated with academic researchers, workplace practitioners and state legislators in order to maintain and update research-based information. Show less



Wellesley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  College Counseling Services Wellesley MA •Provided outpatient short-term individual and group psychotherapy for female college students. •Participated in team meetings to coordinate client services and appropriate behavioral health referrals. •Facilitated student group workshops addressing first year transitions to college life. •Partnered with faculty, health services and residential life to offer appropriate resources and advocated for students’ needs. •Supported diverse campus wide community outreach programs with… Show more •Provided outpatient short-term individual and group psychotherapy for female college students. •Participated in team meetings to coordinate client services and appropriate behavioral health referrals. •Facilitated student group workshops addressing first year transitions to college life. •Partnered with faculty, health services and residential life to offer appropriate resources and advocated for students’ needs. •Supported diverse campus wide community outreach programs with Student Life. Show less



Kindred Hospital

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  Walthman, MA •Provided case management for patients in long-term acute care hospital setting. •Performed admission and psychosocial assessments. •Served as patient advocate. •Coordinated discharge planning and communicated with external health care facilities to ensure successful transition of medical health care. •Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient services. •Collaborated with managed care health insurance providers.