Experience

Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County

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

• Social Services Specialist

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Participate in consultative relationships with the mental health treatment team, including but not limited to, the Director of Social Services, Club leadership, Education Director, HERO case managers, external providers, and treatment team Provide behavioral and mental health consultations to program participants with responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment plans Administer behavioral/mental health assessments as necessary to address psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders Provide crisis intervention and consultation to youth and their families Provide support and education to staff regarding response to behavioral and mental health issues exhibited by youth Conduct ongoing case management of youth, involving their parents/guardians and support systems, as needed Document participants progress and maintain permanent record of their activity according to established methods and procedures Educate and support program participants’ families and advocate for the participants rights and preferences Maintain ongoing, reciprocal communication with intra-agency programs, collaborative partners, and other providers regarding participants’ progress in the programs Develop behavioral education materials and provide training services to the program staff that support established intervention plans Plan and coordinate events to support specific or emerging mental or behavioral health crisis, condition, or phenomena Show less



Tykes & Teens

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School-based Therapist

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2022

  Ensured all services provided complied with legal and ethical standards and adhered to Tykes and Teens policies and procedures Assessed and provided individual, family, and/or group psychotherapeutic treatment to children and adults Completed and maintained required intake forms, documentation, and discharge planning by specified dates and maintained outcome measures for effectiveness of treatment Developed and reviewed treatment plans for children and/or adults Maintained accurate, timely treatment progress notes Testified in court when necessary Identified support services needed for successful discharge Show less



Jersey City Medical Center - Barnabas Health

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Primary Therapist- Psychiatric ER

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2017

  Develops comprehensive histories on patients, including psychosocial development, current functioning, presenting problem, and history of treatment through interviews with the patient, family or significant other Develops written, comprehensive psychosocial assessments based on the patient's history and relative to the presenting problem reflecting age/developmental considerations Responsible for development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of initial interdisciplinary treatment plan Consults with psychiatrist, program director, nursing personnel and other staff as needed for patient care Delivers therapeutic services identified in the treatment plan which may include one or more of the following: individual, group, family psychotherapy, couple's counseling, crisis intervention, screening or outreach Responsible for providing case management services to clients when indicated in the treatment plan including: information, referral, linking, advocacy, planning, monitoring and follow-up Responsible for maintenance of assigned patient charts, ensuring all necessary documentation is present within established time frames Terminates with assigned patients as per the treatment plan, ensures appropriate termination, follow-up, and timely documentation. Presents closed MR's to supervisor on time and fully compliant Provides crisis/scheduled outreach services Participates in crisis management response per program's protocols for clients dangerous to self/others/property Maintains established departmental/hospital policies and procedures/objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards Show less



LibertyHealth Jersey City Medical Center

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Counseling Intern (Adult Intensive Outpatient Program)

  • May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Conducted intake assessmentsProvided therapy to adult outpatient groupsProvided individual therapy and case management to adultsAttended departmental staff, clinical, and case management meetings

• Counseling Intern (Child and Adolescent Partial Hospital Program)

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Conducted intake assessmentsProvided therapy to child and adolescent partial hospitalization groupsProvided individual therapy to children and adolescentsAttended departmental clinical and didactic meetings



Children's Lighthouse Learning Centers

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Teacher

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2014

  Supervised preschool aged children Planned and implemented educational activities Supervised preschool aged children Planned and implemented educational activities



YMCA

• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  Supervised school-aged children - Kindergarten and 1st grade Worked with and monitored mentally challenged population of children Organized and implemented recreational activities and field trips Administered standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring campers’ safety and well-being Communicated program policies and enforcement policies to campers, ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation Supervised school-aged children - Kindergarten and 1st grade Worked with and monitored mentally challenged population of children Organized and implemented recreational activities and field trips Administered standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring campers’ safety and well-being Communicated program policies and enforcement policies to campers, ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation