Experience

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC)

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

• Outpatient Therapist

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Community Health Worker

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2022

  Danbury, CT, United States Responsible for Behavioral Health referrals from Internal Medicine providers. Assign referrals to appropriate provider. Conduct behavioral health Intake and needs assessment for all patients. Communicate with internal and community providers. Assist all patients from Internal medicine access resources in the community. Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies for behavioral health treatment. Work in collaboration with RN on the floor and assist in care coordination of medical… Show more Responsible for Behavioral Health referrals from Internal Medicine providers. Assign referrals to appropriate provider. Conduct behavioral health Intake and needs assessment for all patients. Communicate with internal and community providers. Assist all patients from Internal medicine access resources in the community. Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies for behavioral health treatment. Work in collaboration with RN on the floor and assist in care coordination of medical appointments, referrals, admissions, transportation etc. Attend community care team meetings and trainings. Engage in discussion and completion of Advanced Directives.

• Behavioral Health Clinician Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

  Danbury, Connecticut, United States



Nuvance Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crisis Intervention Intern

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Danbury, CT Conduct Crisis evaluations in emergency department for assessment of harm to self or others. Disposition and discharge plan for safety and continuity of care. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team on patient diagnosis’ and appropriate care plan. Provide patients with community referrals for outpatient treatment providers/groups. Present cases to the on-call Psychiatrist. Knowledgeable of insurance prior authorizations and utilization review process.



Family & Children's Aid, Inc.

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

• IICAPS Mental Health Counselor

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

  Danbury, Connecticut - Work on a team with Licensed Clinician to provide In-home therapy and support to children, adolescents and families with psychiatric and behavioral diagnoses. - Construct and implement assessments, behavioral, treatment, and crisis plans. - Document progress note for each session - Communicate with other service providers. - Uphold DCF guidelines and mandated reporting requirements for the State of CT. - Provide advocacy, guidance, psycho-education, instructional modeling to… Show more - Work on a team with Licensed Clinician to provide In-home therapy and support to children, adolescents and families with psychiatric and behavioral diagnoses. - Construct and implement assessments, behavioral, treatment, and crisis plans. - Document progress note for each session - Communicate with other service providers. - Uphold DCF guidelines and mandated reporting requirements for the State of CT. - Provide advocacy, guidance, psycho-education, instructional modeling to youth and parents. -Maintain monthly data entry, DCF, and psych notes - Act as a liaison between clients and other community resources -Weekly Supervision and participation in Rounds Show less

• Direct Care Worker

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Danbury, Connecticut Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Oversee day-to-day activities such as school/homework assistance and social events. Teach pertinent life skills necessary for independent living, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal banking, budgeting, and transportation. Model healthy interpersonal relationships. Set appropriate limits and boundaries. De-escalate volatile situations and or clients.



Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR)

• Child,Youth & Family Support Center Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  Danbury, Connecticut Assist Vocational Advocate in running Life Skills summer programming and interact with youth. Help with client transportation. Observe Clinical and Case Coordinator conduct new client intakes,assessments, case management,and individual service plans to address individual needs of at-risk and court involved children, youth and families. Prepare Service Team Meeting reports. Familiar with electronic client record database and uploading client documents. View Case Coordinator facilitate ART… Show more Assist Vocational Advocate in running Life Skills summer programming and interact with youth. Help with client transportation. Observe Clinical and Case Coordinator conduct new client intakes,assessments, case management,and individual service plans to address individual needs of at-risk and court involved children, youth and families. Prepare Service Team Meeting reports. Familiar with electronic client record database and uploading client documents. View Case Coordinator facilitate ART, TARGET, and VOICES group therapy. Show less



State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern- Adult Probation

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Danbury, CT Worked alongside a Probation Officer and was given various duties. Assisted with office filing and preparation of written reports and warrants. Assessed client needs for risk potential and appropriate level of community supervision. Entered and maintained data in the case management information system. Observed officers conducting client interviews and also initiated interviews. Participated in field and home visits. Was able to identify client needs, and substance abuse behaviors. Sat in on… Show more Worked alongside a Probation Officer and was given various duties. Assisted with office filing and preparation of written reports and warrants. Assessed client needs for risk potential and appropriate level of community supervision. Entered and maintained data in the case management information system. Observed officers conducting client interviews and also initiated interviews. Participated in field and home visits. Was able to identify client needs, and substance abuse behaviors. Sat in on weekly group therapy sessions. Acquired knowledge of counseling and how to properly rehabilitate offenders. Maintained a professional attitude and a high level of confidentiality. Show less