Assistant Director of Behavioral Health

• Nov 2021 - Present

Therapist

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

Facilitated individual and family therapy to clients aged 13 to 24 in a group home, emergency shelter, and transitional living program; Completed initial psychosocial assessments and formulated diagnoses derived from DSM-V; Collaborated with clients and team members to form comprehensive treatment, discharge, and safety plans; Identified community resources for clients and assisted in obtaining services such as medication management, intensive outpatient, and substance use recovery services; Assisted in development of IIC services for the agency and provided those services to youth transitioning into the community.; Maintained communication with providers and guardians and facilitated monthly child family team meetings; Served as task supervisor for graduate level clinical interns. Show less

Intensive In-Home Clinician

• Feb 2020 - Present

Provided individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and risk assessment to youth aged 7-21 in the home and community setting. Provided appropriate referrals to continued care and community resources. Provided individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and risk assessment to youth aged 7-21 in the home and community setting. Provided appropriate referrals to continued care and community resources.

Therapist

• Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

Provided clinical and case management duties including individual, family, and group therapy. Utilized assessment tools such as Beck Youth Inventory Scale, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, ACE scores, etc. for each youth. Utilized performcare system to submit Joint Care Reviews and strengths and needs assessments. Coordinated meet and greets, intakes, and discharge planning for youth in care. Engaged in crisis deescalation and conflict mediation with youth. Monitored the group home’s clinical program to ensure compliance with licensing standards Show less

Therapist

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

Built supportive relationships with youth in care while providing individual, family, and group therapy weekly. Provided case management services including school registration and communication with Child Family Teams. Completed necessary and timely paperwork such as Joint Care Reviews, Strength and Needs Assessments, CANS assessments, psychosocials, and risk assessments. Developed and coordinated discharge and aftercare plans for transitioning youth. Facilitated treatment team meetings, house meetings and staff meetings. Show less

Sales Associate

• Aug 2012 - May 2018

Provided customer service to patrons of the store Assisted in floor sets and inventory Provided customer service to patrons of the store Assisted in floor sets and inventory

Intern

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Medical/Legal Accompaniment & Advocacy; Notification of Victim's Rights; Supportive/Crisis Counseling and Intervention; Case Management; Group Counseling; Planning of Events Medical/Legal Accompaniment & Advocacy; Notification of Victim's Rights; Supportive/Crisis Counseling and Intervention; Case Management; Group Counseling; Planning of Events

Volunteer

• 2013 - May 2016

Intern

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

Took part in and led daily activities for non adjudicated females aged 10-21 including educational classes and life skills seminars on topics such as sex education, drug and alcohol use, and business skills. Provided supportive counseling to the youth and helped plan activities and presentations for the center. Attended meetings within the county regarding prosecution and probation of juvenile offenders. Took part in and led daily activities for non adjudicated females aged 10-21 including educational classes and life skills seminars on topics such as sex education, drug and alcohol use, and business skills. Provided supportive counseling to the youth and helped plan activities and presentations for the center. Attended meetings within the county regarding prosecution and probation of juvenile offenders.