Clinical Director

• May 2022 - Present

Manager of Clinical Services

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

Clinical Supervisor

• Dec 2018 - Dec 2021

• Provide clinical oversight for Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) and Therapeutic Foster Care 29I across the Southern Tier Region consisting of the following counties: Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Tompkins, Tioga, and Yates. • Manage the onboarding of new staff including conducting interviews and new hire training for all senior and clinical level staff. • Provide clinical supervision for Youth Service Providers, Senior Youth Service Providers, Licensed Mental Health Professionals, and Counseling Interns who provide home and community based Counseling Services, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment. • Process incoming referrals including completing diagnostic evaluations and medical necessity as needed to secure services for eligible youth. Assign and track all referrals from intake to caseload assignment. • Assist Youth Service Providers and Clinical Therapists with the development of treatment plans and individualized interventions as well as establishing scope, duration, and frequency of recommended services for all youth served in the CFTSS program. • Review and approve all clinical documentation for CFTSS including treatment plans, safety plans, biopsychosocial assessments, service assessments, and progress notes. Show less

Mental Health Counselor

• May 2016 - Jan 2019

• Provided intake, assessment, and therapeutic services to children, adults, families, and couples within the Choice Program and General Counseling Program. • Conducted Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Play Therapy with children exposed to abuse and trauma. • In collaboration with ProAction: Conducted in-class observations and established behavioral intervention plans as the mental health consultant for Headstart and Early Headstart programs throughout Steuben and Yates County. • Provided screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for students in the Corning Painted-Post high school utilizing the Teen Intervene model to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs. • Facilitated a weekly Domestic Violence support group for women providing psychoeducation and strengths-based activities to facilitate positive growth among group members (May 2016 - September 2016). Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Counseling and College Student Development Program • Developed curriculum for the Multi-cultural Counseling course • Facilitated the Multi-cultural Counseling course comprised of students from the mental health counseling, school counseling, and college student development graduate programs. Counseling and College Student Development Program • Developed curriculum for the Multi-cultural Counseling course • Facilitated the Multi-cultural Counseling course comprised of students from the mental health counseling, school counseling, and college student development graduate programs.

Clinical Intern

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

• Provided individual therapy and crisis counseling sessions to students attending Mansfield University. • Presented workshops on campus on a variety of mental health topics to increase awareness and understanding of common mental health issues that exist among college students. -TRiO Workshop on Using Critical Thinking Skills to Manage Anxiety -Body Positive: Improving Body Image and Self-Acceptance • Organized and facilitated "Films at Five" event- a mental health documentary and discussion series focusing on decreasing mental health stigma and increasing mental health awareness on campus. Show less

Child and Family Support Worker (Supportive Home and Parent Enrichment Program)

• Jun 2011 - Mar 2013

• Provided parenting education and intensive in-home family preservation services throughout Steuben County. • Managed a caseload of 10-12 families referred by the Department of Social Services and Child Protective Services due to abuse and/or neglect concerns. • Facilitated enhanced visitation for therapeutic foster care cases. • Developed individual curriculum programs based on the needs of each family. • Completed weekly progress notes in the statewide Connections system for each case. • Prepared monthly and quarterly outcome reports to track client progress and participation. • Provided case management services focusing primarily on connecting families with available community resources to encourage stability within the home environment and family system. Show less