Experience

Hebrew Academy (RASG)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Private Practice

• Psychotherapist

  • May 2019 - Present



Jewish Community Services of South Florida

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Social Worker

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2021



The Jewish Board, Yeshiva Based Services, Outpatient Satellite Clinic at Bais Yaakov of Boro Park

• Brooklyn, NY

• Clinical Social Worker

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

  Mental health counselor for children ages 6-14 in a satellite school based clinic to provide ongoing individual and weekly counseling. Conducted ongoing assessments, intakes, treatment planning, and discharge planning utilizing individual and family treatment. Assisted students experiencing an array of emotional struggles such as anxiety, bullying, social skills, family conflict, and poor frustration tolerance. Consulted with school personnel weekly to determine optimal level of care. Provided ongoing classroom workshops to students, ages 8-9 on topics such as conflict resolution, social skills, and promoting positive self-esteem. Show less



Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Social Worker

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

  Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with a range of clinical DSM -5 diagnoses utilizing multiple therapeutic techniques and interventions. Administered intakes, treatment planning, discharge planning, and psychotherapeutic services utilizing specific modalities such as STAIR-NST, TF-CBT, Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy with individuals and families. Evaluated mental health status of clients through a variety of assessments to screen for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and safety planning. Participated in weekly individual and group supervision as part of a clinical team. Completed ongoing training on different topics such as risk assessment and safety planning, coping skills, conflict resolution, how to develop and maintain healthy relationships, understanding the intersection of trauma and relationships. Formulated case summaries to review with agency staff during disposition conferences. Show less



Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Madeline Borg Outpatient Clinic

• Brooklyn, NY

• Clinical Social Worker

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

  Maintained caseload of children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with multiple DSM-5 diagnoses. Partook in weekly individual and group supervision as part of a collaborative team. Conducted intakes, treatment planning, discharge planning, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulated diagnoses based on the DSM-5. Utilized multiple treatment modalities including individual, family, play therapy, and crisis intervention. Completed ongoing training in different therapeutic practices such as TF-CBT, STAIR-NST, Exposure therapy, Behavioral Activation, Solution Focused Therapy, and Suicide Assessment. Show less



The Jewish Board, Seymour Askin Outpatient Clinic-Yeshiva Based Services

• Brooklyn, NY

• Clinical Social Worker

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  Counseled students of the ages 8-14 struggling with social, emotional, and academic issues in an elementary school. Collaborated and conferred with parents and school personnel to develop optimal learning environment for students of the ages 8-14. Formulated and administered ongoing groups to students of the ages 10-13 on various topics such as social skills, assertiveness skills, and developing and maintaining meaningful relationships. Participated in weekly meetings with school personnel to better assist students and teachers. Provided counseling and support to teachers struggling with classroom conduct. Show less



HASC - The Hebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc.

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Direct Care Professional

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2014

  Responsible for the safety and psychosocial well-being of developmentally disabled individuals, ages 2-21 on selected weekends. Facilitated age-appropriate sensory enhancing activities such as art, music, and other expressive therapies. Managed quality assurance services such as documentation and tracking of daily service delivery. Responsible for the safety and psychosocial well-being of developmentally disabled individuals, ages 2-21 on selected weekends. Facilitated age-appropriate sensory enhancing activities such as art, music, and other expressive therapies. Managed quality assurance services such as documentation and tracking of daily service delivery.



Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Conducted short and long-term counseling for high school students in individual and group settings addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties. Consulted and liaison with parents, faculty, and administrators to create an optimal environment for students’ social and emotional well-being in school and at home. Implemented initiatives to enhance academic performance focusing on skills related to time management, studying, note-taking, and reduction of test-anxiety. Developed and facilitated psycho-educational programs on critical topics such as alcohol and substance abuse, bullying, and post high school challenges. Participated in weekly individual and group supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Coordinated student activities such as peer-related tutoring groups. Show less



Kings Bay YM-YWHA, Inc. JCC Brooklyn

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Developed and facilitated task-oriented groups to promote socialization for older adults. Provided short-term counseling for older adults to promote coping with various clinical issues including aging, retirement, depression, anxiety, and end of life. Completed clinical documentation for collaborative review. Facilitated supportive services for young children of the ages 6-9 in an after-school program. Organized and chaperoned multiple interactive trips for older adults. Show less