School Adjustment Counselor

• Aug 2018 - Present

School Adjustment Counselor

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

-Provide individual and group therapy to students with emotional and behavioral issues in grades 6-12 and maintain all corresponding documentation and case notes. -Participate in IEP meetings, including writing social emotional and transitional IEP goals as well as completing TPF forms for students. -Conduct behavioral and safety/risk assessments including gathering information and data analysis, formulating functional behavior assessments (FBA’s), behavior intervention plans (BIP’s), and safety plans as necessary. -Communicate and consult with administration, teachers, and IA’s to help formulate effective interventions tailored to the needs of individual students in the classroom. -Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with parents and outside providers. Make referrals for mental health services and other community supports as necessary including Mass Rehab Commission (MRC). -Responsible for representing the school in court hearings regarding CRA matters and maintaining ongoing communication with probation for court involved youth. -Assist staff and administration with crisis management, including emergency evaluations. -Active participant on a staff-led PBIS team tasked with implementing a more positive and strengths-based school culture. Show less

Clinician

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

-Provided individual, family and group counseling, education, advocacy and support services to children and families experiencing adoption-related issues. -Maintained up-to-date case documentation, including but not limited to releases, treatment plan formulation, progress notes, bio-psycho-social assessments, CANS assessments, and quarterly reports. -Worked as part of a cohesive team to provide coordinated service delivery to a caseload of children and families. -Provided consultation and support to collateral agencies on a wide range of adoption-related issues. -Participated in overall evaluation of program services, completed necessary reports for funding sources, and worked with the Manager and Executive Director to implement ongoing quality improvement. Show less

Case Manager (Intensive Foster Care Program)

• Jun 2009 - Oct 2013

• Responsible for carrying a case load of 8-10 foster children currently in custody of The Department of Children and Families. These children range in age from 2-21 and all have trauma histories and significant diagnoses requiring intensive support services and collaboration with providers.• Complete intake and ongoing assessment interviews, formulate treatment plans through the Virtual Gateway, facilitate quarterly case conferences with providers, attend IEP/school meetings, and complete all weekly and monthly documentation.• Provide 24-hour on-call support to foster parents. Handle after-hours emergency calls, provide crisis intervention and support either over the phone or in person when necessary. Facilitate comprehensive safety planning and follow-up to ensure the safety of the client and foster family.• Responsible for the recruitment and home study process of all potential new foster parents. Provide thorough assessment and interview of all applicants. Co-facilitate Massachusetts Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP) training, a comprehensive 24 hour curriculum which educates applicants on the issues and needs of children in the foster care system.• Facilitate ongoing training for foster parents through a monthly support group.• Responsible for reviewing and assessing all incoming IFC referrals from DCF area offices across the state. Match clients to appropriate foster homes based on the specific needs of the child with the strengths of the foster family. • Supervise up to two interns at a time at the Masters, Bachelors, and Associates level. Facilitate program specific intern orientation and provide weekly supervision and complete school evaluation forms.• Member of Y.O.U., Inc.’s Occupational Therapy Taskforce. Participate in monthly meetings and events focused on expanding knowledge and utilization of occupational therapy throughout the agency. Show less

Relief Staff (Teen Parent Apartment Program)

• Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

• Provide per diem relief support for residential program for 18 teen mothers and their children.• Assist and co-facilitate weekly therapeutic and life skills groups for residents of the program.• Provide guidance and assistance for residents in completing essential tasks for independent living such as budgeting, laundry, grocery shopping.

MA Level Intern (Teen Parent Apartment Program)

• May 2011 - May 2012

• Work in a residential program for 18 teen mothers and their children. Assist in supervising residents and providing support and guidance. • Carry a caseload of three individual therapy clients. Complete initial interviews and assessments. Formulate treatment plans with clients and assist them in working towards treatment plan goals. Complete all session notes and documentation.• Prepare and facilitate weekly therapeutic and life skills groups for the residents of the program. Groups focus on a range of important topics from parenting skills and independent living to healing from past trauma. Show less