Experience

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  QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER

  • Therapist

    • Mar 2022 - Present

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  Vibrant Emotional Health

  • Manhattan, New York, United States

  • Crisis Counselor

    • Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
    • Manhattan, New York, United States

    - Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, determine appropriate level-of-care, and provide referrals to clients who are in emotional distress via phone, chat, or text for 30-90 minutes. - Conduct Mental Status Exam, psychosocial, medical, and safety assessment with each client and/or family in the United States and abroad and identify relevant and effective coping strategies.When necessary, contact and follow-up with emergency medical services, police, and mobile crisis teams. - Document client information, assessments, interventions, referrals, and summaries for over 2,500 clients experiencing anxiety, depression, a psychotic crisis, or hallucinations and delusions.

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  DEBORAH TARANTINO LCSW PLLC

  • Lindenhurst, New York, United States

  • Therapist

    • Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
    • Lindenhurst, New York, United States

    - Provide 1-hour evidence-based psychotherapy sessions for 5 individuals and 2 couples to help gain insight, cope with mental health issues, and develop treatment plans to achieve personal, social, and emotional goals. - Manage advertisement, scheduling, and maintenance of patient information, intake records, and clinical notes in growing private therapy practice.

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  Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau

  • Farmingville, New York, United States

  • Psychiatric Social Worker

    • Jan 2020 - May 2020
    • Farmingville, New York, United States

    - Performed psychosocial assessments and therapy sessions with 5-7 adolescents and families to develop realistic treatment plans and improve social, psychological, and emotional strengths - Coordinated with schools and legislature to implement community-based services. - Completed and maintained records of patient history and progress, services provided, or other required information.

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  Outreach: Building Healthy Lives

  • Brentwood, NY

  • Substance Abuse Counselor

    • May 2018 - Mar 2020
    • Brentwood, NY

    - Facilitated psychoeducation groups with adolescents to overcome negative emotions, cognitions, and behaviors related to substance use disorder and develop positive social and communication skills. - Mitigated crisis situations and build conflict resolution and activities of daily living skills among 40-45 adolescents in residential setting.

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  FAMILIES IN SUPPORT OF TREATMENT INC

  • Hauppauge, ny

  • Social Work Intern

    • Sep 2018 - May 2019
    • Hauppauge, ny

    - Facilitated bereavement and support groups for family members of individuals with substance use. - Conducted advocacy and produced resource materials to family members of individuals with addiction. - Entered and disseminated data with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher for event planning and programs.

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  United States Army Reserve

  • Shoreham, NY

  • Mental Health Specialist

    • Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
    • Shoreham, NY

    - Collected and recorded 300+ pre- and post-deployment psychosocial assessments. - Provided crisis intervention and referrals for military members with behavioral or psychological concerns to appropriate services.

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  US Army

  • Fort Stewart, GA

  • Sergeant - Team Leader

    • Mar 2010 - Feb 2015
    • Fort Stewart, GA

    - Maintained and managed personnel records that included performance counseling, training, leave, and awards. - Managed a team of soldiers to develop and obtain short-term and long-term personal and professional goals. - Responsible for $500,000 of equipment maintenance and task assignments in a fast-paced environment