Experience

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare

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

• Therapist

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  •Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for adolescents aged 9-17 with diverse behavioral and emotional challenges. •Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. •Utilized evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to guide patients in developing coping skills and emotional regulation strategies. •Conducted thorough biopsychosocial assessments to gather information for treatment planning and track patients’ progress over time. •Designed and facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, and communication skills, contributing to patients’ overall emotional growth. •Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients in moments of distress. •Provided ongoing support to families, offering guidance on understanding and managing their child’s emotional and behavioral challenges. •Maintained accurate and confidential patient records, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with facility and legal standards. Show less



Halo Charity Events

• Falls Church, Virginia, United States

• Event Specialist

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Raised funds for non-profit programs including D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) focused on suicide prevention, anti-bullying, and helping children make safe and healthy decisions • Engaged with community members to bring awareness to the D.A.R.E program • Partnered with local charities to raise money for toy/food drives • Raised funds for non-profit programs including D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) focused on suicide prevention, anti-bullying, and helping children make safe and healthy decisions • Engaged with community members to bring awareness to the D.A.R.E program • Partnered with local charities to raise money for toy/food drives



Fairfax County Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Social Worker

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Provided individual and group counseling to students, using evidence-based practices to develop social emotional competencies, foster resiliency, and cope with crisis situations/conflicts • Participated in student-focused meetings to address barriers to learning, mental health, and behavioral needs • Participated on multi-disciplinary teams and conducted sociocultural assessments to assist in determining eligibility for special education or Section 504 services • Provided crisis interventions to include conducting suicide risk assessments/threat assessments and responded as part of crisis teams to support schools impacted by traumatic events • Served as liaison between home, school and community including providing case management and collaborating with community agencies to help families access services through Children’s Services Act (CSA) • Supported and lead initiatives to address the needs of students including mental wellness screenings and activities, mentoring, and school resource fairs • Provided education to staff and communities on topics such as trauma-informed practices, RULER (emotional intelligence), and Youth Mental Health First Aid. • Worked closely with counselors in creating a newcomer support group to provide a safe space for students new to the country to connect Show less



Dominion Hospital

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

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • Thoroughly completed psychosocial assessments • Conducted individual and family therapy • Led psychoeducational groups on child, adolescent and adult units • Developed treatment plans to guide patient recovery • Collaborated with psychiatrists, discharge planners and nursing staff regarding safety, treatment and continuity of care • Engaged with community resources to ensure follow up care for patients • Thoroughly completed psychosocial assessments • Conducted individual and family therapy • Led psychoeducational groups on child, adolescent and adult units • Developed treatment plans to guide patient recovery • Collaborated with psychiatrists, discharge planners and nursing staff regarding safety, treatment and continuity of care • Engaged with community resources to ensure follow up care for patients



Pathway Homes, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Counselor

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Assisted consumers in developing independent living skills including self-medication, money management, food purchasing and preparation, use of public transportation, personal hygiene, etc. • Helped in the development, review and revision of residents’ individualized service plans • Assisted consumers with self-administration of medication • Worked closely with consumers as a primary counselor on helping them achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life • Assisted consumers in developing independent living skills including self-medication, money management, food purchasing and preparation, use of public transportation, personal hygiene, etc. • Helped in the development, review and revision of residents’ individualized service plans • Assisted consumers with self-administration of medication • Worked closely with consumers as a primary counselor on helping them achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life



Therapeutic Alliance LLC

• ABS In-Home Worker

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Implemented behavior treatment programs for children with autism • Provided behavioral services using ABA principles on an intensive basis to children and families • Assisted parents in implementing an effective behavioral management plan for their child • Implemented behavior treatment programs for children with autism • Provided behavioral services using ABA principles on an intensive basis to children and families • Assisted parents in implementing an effective behavioral management plan for their child