Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2021 - Present

Director of DBT Services

• Jun 2019 - Present

Staff Therapist

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

Lead Clinician/Interim Admissions Director Assistant Manager

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2018

LEAD CLINICIAN (Sept. 2016 – Aug. 2018) • Developed and managed a Trauma Treatment track within a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) • Provided individual and group therapy to clients with PTSD and developmental trauma utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Provided weekly supervision to clinical staff and facilitated a DBT Consultation Team • Offered weekly trainings to clinical staff on trauma informed care, DBT and relevant clinical topics INTERIM ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT MANAGER (Dec. 2015 – Aug. 2016) • Conducted admissions and diagnostic assessments of all clients entering the PHP • Consulted with management team regarding program development and expansion • Maintained individual therapy caseload of clients struggling with mental health disorders • Managed the PHP group schedule, ensuring the use of evidence-based practices and quality clinical care CLINICIAN I (Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2015) • Provided individual therapy to a caseload of 10 clients in the Partial Hospitalization Program • Facilitated support groups including DBT, Shame Resilience, Seeking Safety and Trauma 101 Show less

Social Work Clinician

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

• Provide individual and group therapy, grief counseling, advocacy, and cancer education to patients and caregivers • Conducted mental health assessments evaluating biopsychosocial issues affecting access to treatment • Spoke on a panel at the Association of Community Cancers Conference in Washington, DC, 2014 • Provide consultation and training to interdisciplinary health care staff • Provide individual and group therapy, grief counseling, advocacy, and cancer education to patients and caregivers • Conducted mental health assessments evaluating biopsychosocial issues affecting access to treatment • Spoke on a panel at the Association of Community Cancers Conference in Washington, DC, 2014 • Provide consultation and training to interdisciplinary health care staff

CRC 3East DBT Program

• Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

• Facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) support groups for clients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and co-occurring disorders • Provided direct care to clients including implementing crisis management procedures and daily routines of the program • Participated in agency Consultation Team meetings and conducted monthly DBT trainings to milieu staff • Facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) support groups for clients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and co-occurring disorders • Provided direct care to clients including implementing crisis management procedures and daily routines of the program • Participated in agency Consultation Team meetings and conducted monthly DBT trainings to milieu staff

Clinical Social Work Intern

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Provided individual therapy to a culturally diverse population with addiction and dual diagnoses • Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for a caseload of over 25 clients • Co-facilitated weekly support groups including Relapse Prevention and Seeking Safety • Developed and piloted an Anxiety Management for Substance Abuse support group curriculum • Provided individual therapy to a culturally diverse population with addiction and dual diagnoses • Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for a caseload of over 25 clients • Co-facilitated weekly support groups including Relapse Prevention and Seeking Safety • Developed and piloted an Anxiety Management for Substance Abuse support group curriculum

Clinical Social Work Intern

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

• Provided individual and group therapy to young adults diagnosed with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders and Axis II disorders in a residential group home setting • Co-facilitated skills groups utilizing the Illness Management & Recovery (IMR) treatment model • Created community resource guide to assist individuals in achieving educational, vocational and recreational goals • Provided individual and group therapy to young adults diagnosed with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders and Axis II disorders in a residential group home setting • Co-facilitated skills groups utilizing the Illness Management & Recovery (IMR) treatment model • Created community resource guide to assist individuals in achieving educational, vocational and recreational goals

Administrative Director/ Group Facilitator

• Jan 2008 - Feb 2012

• Managed eating disorder hotline and provided crisis intervention, counseling and support to over 1,300 callers annually • Facilitated support groups for teenagers with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and ED-NOS • Acted as a liaison to 150 professionals in the eating disorders community and developed a comprehensive referral system. • Organized national events including MEDA’s Eating Disorders Conference and annual gala • Managed eating disorder hotline and provided crisis intervention, counseling and support to over 1,300 callers annually • Facilitated support groups for teenagers with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and ED-NOS • Acted as a liaison to 150 professionals in the eating disorders community and developed a comprehensive referral system. • Organized national events including MEDA’s Eating Disorders Conference and annual gala

Residential Shift Supervisor

• May 2009 - Jul 2010

• Provided direct care and crisis management to adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral issues in a Community-Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) program • Facilitated support groups for clients who have experienced sexual abuse • Provided direct care and crisis management to adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral issues in a Community-Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) program • Facilitated support groups for clients who have experienced sexual abuse