Alexandra Backis, LCSW
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Credentials
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Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Experience
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NEXT STEP COUNSELING, INC
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapist
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Jun 2018 - Present
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Alternatives
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Health Manager
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
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Senior Therapist
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Feb 2017 - Oct 2017
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CAMBA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Supervisor
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2017
Completed annual psychosocial evaluations and provided individual counseling for clients in Scatter Site housing program; Provide clinical supervision for case managers Completed annual psychosocial evaluations and provided individual counseling for clients in Scatter Site housing program; Provide clinical supervision for case managers
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Bailey House
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New York, NY
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LMSW Therapist
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Mar 2013 - Nov 2014
Provide individual, family, and group therapy to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses Provide individual, family, and group therapy to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses
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Alternatives, Inc.
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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School-Based Therapist
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Works within high school health center to provide individual, couple's, and family therapy; crisis intervention; and psycho-education. Works within high school health center to provide individual, couple's, and family therapy; crisis intervention; and psycho-education.
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Howard Brown Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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PATH Case Manager
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Mar 2010 - Aug 2011
Case manager for HIV positive youth; connecting them to medical care, mental health support, and community resources. Case manager for HIV positive youth; connecting them to medical care, mental health support, and community resources.
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Ignite
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outreach Specialist
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Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Provided case management, crisis intervention, and individual therapy for homeless youth. Provided case management, crisis intervention, and individual therapy for homeless youth.
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PATH Practicum Student
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
- Provide case management for HIV positive adults with co-occurring mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses. - Assess clients, create treatment plans, and link clients to medical, mental health, housing, and substance abuse treatment services. - Provide case management for HIV positive adults with co-occurring mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses. - Assess clients, create treatment plans, and link clients to medical, mental health, housing, and substance abuse treatment services.
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Youth Advocacy Practicum Student
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2008
- Led HIV/AIDS prevention education presentations for schools and community groups. - Facilitated meeting of the Youth Advocacy Committee. - Provided case management for youth newly diagnosed with HIV. - Provided risk reduction counseling. - Volunteered at Camp Hope, a camp for children and their families who are infected or affected with HIV/AIDS. - Led HIV/AIDS prevention education presentations for schools and community groups. - Facilitated meeting of the Youth Advocacy Committee. - Provided case management for youth newly diagnosed with HIV. - Provided risk reduction counseling. - Volunteered at Camp Hope, a camp for children and their families who are infected or affected with HIV/AIDS.
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English Literature Tutor
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2006 - 2007
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Education
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Washington University in St. Louis
Master's, Social Work -
Stanford University
BA, Feminist Studies