Denisse Arcos, LCSW
Assistant Director of Mental Health Services at The Ali Forney Center- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Crossover Youth Practice Model Certification
Georgetown University -
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certificat
PESI -
Family Therapy and Engagement
Ackerman Institute for the Family -
Licensed Master Social Worker
New York State Education Department -
Parenting Journey Facilitator Certification
Parenting Journey -
SIFI Certification
New York University
Experience
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The Ali Forney Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director of Mental Health Services
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Jan 2022 - Present
Ensures mental health needs are met across programs, implements and monitors clinical services per contract specifications and fulfills reporting requirements. Supervises Clinical Coordinator, Coordinator of Creative Arts Therapy & Programming, Coordinator of Intensive Case Management, Coordinator of Crisis Management and interns. Implements agency’s first Crisis Management team across programs and hires and trains team members & develops protocols for crisis management response. Provides direct services to clients as needed. Conducts training for internal staff on topics related to mental health.
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Valera Health
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Therapist
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Mar 2021 - Present
Using telehealth platform, delivers comprehensive behavioral health care for a diverse group of 15-20 clients. Works collaboratively as part of a care team dedicated to taking care of patients’ needs along with health coaches, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. Using telehealth platform, delivers comprehensive behavioral health care for a diverse group of 15-20 clients. Works collaboratively as part of a care team dedicated to taking care of patients’ needs along with health coaches, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists.
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CHI Professional Development, Inc
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Faculty
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Jan 2021 - Present
Writes and teaches virtual courses to social workers and other mental health professionals for continuing education units. Writes and teaches virtual courses to social workers and other mental health professionals for continuing education units.
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SCO Family of Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Therapist
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2021
LGBTQ Foster Care Congregate program. Provides weekly direct individual treatment to youth in group homes as well as group/family sessions when needed. Prepares all materials for clinical records including case notes and evidence-based assessment tools and screening instruments. Prepares referral material for clients to secure services through other community resources and provides case management services.
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Other Licensed Practitioner
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
Conducted assessments of youth’s service needs through OMH evaluation of the youth’s history of and current mental, physical and behavioral condition. Determined services needed, detailing the services to be provided, expected outcome, and expected frequency and duration of the treatment. Provided individual or family therapy as needed for the purpose of alleviating symptoms of youth’s mental health diagnosis.
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The Lower East Side Family Union
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Team Supervisor
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Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
General Preventive program. Provided case management and administrative supervision to Case Planners and Interns. Ensured the quality, timely provision of a wide range of service interventions to ensure the safety of children and to prevent foster care placement or replacement. Monitored engagement, approved assessments and other documentation and also served as a facilitator for Parenting Journey psychoeducational course. General Preventive program. Provided case management and administrative supervision to Case Planners and Interns. Ensured the quality, timely provision of a wide range of service interventions to ensure the safety of children and to prevent foster care placement or replacement. Monitored engagement, approved assessments and other documentation and also served as a facilitator for Parenting Journey psychoeducational course.
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SCO Family of Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Case Planner
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2017
LGBTQ Foster Care Congregate program. Applied for, monitored and advocated for a range of services for foster youth including housing and education, encouraging preparation for independent living. Maintained ongoing qualitative contact with youth and staff in the program, as well as outside providers. Ensured vocational/educational placement and monitored all mental and physical health needs for youth. Also provided Spanish translation for FFT and JJI programs. LGBTQ Foster Care Congregate program. Applied for, monitored and advocated for a range of services for foster youth including housing and education, encouraging preparation for independent living. Maintained ongoing qualitative contact with youth and staff in the program, as well as outside providers. Ensured vocational/educational placement and monitored all mental and physical health needs for youth. Also provided Spanish translation for FFT and JJI programs.
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DISC Village
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Juvenile Outpatient Intern
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
Conducted initial intake assessments for youth with drug-related legal charges. Provided necessary treatment as well as urinalysis testing and discharge planning. Conducted initial intake assessments for youth with drug-related legal charges. Provided necessary treatment as well as urinalysis testing and discharge planning.
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
Organized community outreach efforts to recruit volunteers for the program. Facilitated new mentor onboarding and trainings. With a small team, planned and coordinated community events in various neighborhoods around the city. Organized community outreach efforts to recruit volunteers for the program. Facilitated new mentor onboarding and trainings. With a small team, planned and coordinated community events in various neighborhoods around the city.
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DISC Village
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Prevention Intern
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Facilitated curriculum-based drug prevention group sessions at local high school. Conducted individual counseling sessions for students receiving help for anger management, grief counseling, and crisis management as needed. Founded and facilitated Diversity Group for LGBTQ students. Facilitated curriculum-based drug prevention group sessions at local high school. Conducted individual counseling sessions for students receiving help for anger management, grief counseling, and crisis management as needed. Founded and facilitated Diversity Group for LGBTQ students.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Florida State University
Master's degree, Clinical/Medical Social Work -
2008 - 2012
Florida State University
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
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