Experience

Bay Area Community Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Behavioral Health Clinician

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Fremont, California, United States



City of Providence

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Clinical Group Facilitator | City of Providence African American Ambassadors Group

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Providence, Rhode Island, United States - Provides psychoeducation from clinical modalities and approaches to support the unique mental wellness considerations of the African American community in Providence - Offers guidance in addressing policy, environmental, and system changes, that will support positive mental wellness for the African American community in Providence - Delivers relatable services with empathy and understanding, creating a safe space for emotional expression and problem solving - Facilitates virtual… Show more - Provides psychoeducation from clinical modalities and approaches to support the unique mental wellness considerations of the African American community in Providence - Offers guidance in addressing policy, environmental, and system changes, that will support positive mental wellness for the African American community in Providence - Delivers relatable services with empathy and understanding, creating a safe space for emotional expression and problem solving - Facilitates virtual meetings with active video and audio participation via zoom with AAA leadership - Communicates regularly with the Mental Wellness group leadership with any changes to scope of work or needs Show less



Thundermist Health Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician/THAT Program Clinician

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2022

  Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States - Collaborates with physicians, care team members (Medical Assistants, Nurses, etc.), hospitals, partner agencies, and others involved with a patient’s network of care - Assesses clinical emergencies/crisis, including risk of suicide and danger to others - Delivers individual, couples and family interventions - Provides referrals to appropriate resources and follows-up as necessary - Engages and empowers patients to understand their mental health issues and works closely with… Show more - Collaborates with physicians, care team members (Medical Assistants, Nurses, etc.), hospitals, partner agencies, and others involved with a patient’s network of care - Assesses clinical emergencies/crisis, including risk of suicide and danger to others - Delivers individual, couples and family interventions - Provides referrals to appropriate resources and follows-up as necessary - Engages and empowers patients to understand their mental health issues and works closely with patients to take proactive measures that will result in positive outcomes Show less



Lifespan

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

• Senior Clinical Therapist | Gateway Healthcare

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

  Providence, Rhode Island Area - Completed full psychiatric evaluations on medically cleared patients in the Emergency Department - Provided crisis intervention and symptom stabilization for patients requiring acute psychiatric care - Contributed to care coordination, consultation, and education to individuals of all ages who present with behavioral health needs as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team - Expedited referral services to families, outside psychiatric inpatient/outpatient facilities… Show more - Completed full psychiatric evaluations on medically cleared patients in the Emergency Department - Provided crisis intervention and symptom stabilization for patients requiring acute psychiatric care - Contributed to care coordination, consultation, and education to individuals of all ages who present with behavioral health needs as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team - Expedited referral services to families, outside psychiatric inpatient/outpatient facilities and other professionals or concerned parties. - Utilized DSM-V criteria for assessment/diagnosis’ and admission to facilities of care

• Clinician | The Bradley Center

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  - Responsible for a caseload of 4 to 6 patients and their families with mental health challenges and psychiatric diagnosis in an acute residential setting - Provided crisis intervention and behavior stabilization for adolescents requiring acute psychiatric care - Facilitated weekly individual, family, and group therapy - Collaborated on a clinical team in efforts to coordinate treatment and case management for patients and families in need of support - Coordinated discharge planning… Show more - Responsible for a caseload of 4 to 6 patients and their families with mental health challenges and psychiatric diagnosis in an acute residential setting - Provided crisis intervention and behavior stabilization for adolescents requiring acute psychiatric care - Facilitated weekly individual, family, and group therapy - Collaborated on a clinical team in efforts to coordinate treatment and case management for patients and families in need of support - Coordinated discharge planning and provides referral/resource services to families, for aftercare and continued coordination of care



Whitney Academy

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Service Social Worker

  • Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

  East Freetown, MA - Responsible for a caseload of 12-14 adolescent males ages 17-22 with developmental delays and sexual and behavioral trauma - Participated on a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for each case - Utilized trauma informed intervention on an individual, group, and family systems level - Completed Youth Readiness Assessments, agency intake assessments, IEP reports, treatment plans, discharge summaries and safety risk evaluations - Facilitated groups and family therapy… Show more - Responsible for a caseload of 12-14 adolescent males ages 17-22 with developmental delays and sexual and behavioral trauma - Participated on a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for each case - Utilized trauma informed intervention on an individual, group, and family systems level - Completed Youth Readiness Assessments, agency intake assessments, IEP reports, treatment plans, discharge summaries and safety risk evaluations - Facilitated groups and family therapy sessions for adolescent youth and their families Show less



House of Hope Community Development Corporation

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

• Clinical Intern | Harrington Hall

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Providence, Rhode Island, United States - Completed assessments and intake for new incoming clients at the homeless shelter - Worked on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with individual clients - Facilitated client groups and performed intensive case management tasks - Located community resources for individual clients pertaining to their cases



The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty | Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Providence, Rhode Island Area - Facilitated classroom discussion amongst Doctoring Year 2 students - Provided students with knowledge on professional development, presentation, interpersonal and clinical skills - Graded student’s performance in simulations, oral presentations, and Observed Structured Clinical Exams