Experience

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  The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Associate Psychotherapist

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

    My theoretical orientation in therapy is integrative and holistic in an effort to align therapeutic techniques that are empirically proven to be effective in the treatment of a specific issue to tackle or goal to attain. I have lengthy experience working with domestic violence survivors, substance abuse, PTSD, race-based traumatic stress, depression and anxiety disorders.

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  Mind Maintenance 740

  • Bronx County, New York, United States

  • Executive Managing Director

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Bronx County, New York, United States

    Provide referral services for therapy within low income communities, support to engage in psychotherapy and positive reinforcement when making mind maintenance a priority.

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  The Private Practice of Kelley Hershman LMHC at the Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Associate Psychotherapist

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

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  Geel Community Services

  • Bronx, New York, United States

  • Unit Director

    • Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Bronx, New York, United States

    OMH funded Apartment Treatment Program for 54 mentally ill adults ensuring rehabilitative services are provided utilizing person-centered principles of recovery, work entails administration, direct supervision, and case management. • Supervised three (3) staff; this includes individual and group supervisory conferences.• Planned /coordinated weekly work schedules for counselors and visited all apartments quarterly.Conducted periodic chart audit reviews ensuring compliance with OMH, and OMIG regulations and completed monthly Medicaid Billing Summaries. • Provided individual and group counseling to address client issues and is on 24-hour on-call duty to supervise crisis management and provide resolution.• Facilitated weekly Community Meetings and coordinated psycho-educational workshops.

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  Urban Pathways Cluster House

  • New York, NY

  • Case Manager

    • Jul 2016 - Sep 2021
    • New York, NY

    OMH funded transitional residence for 52 adults with mental illness, prior homelessness, incarceration, and psychiatric hospitalizations. • Provided comprehensive case management services for assigned clients including but not limited to; crisis intervention, advocacy, assistance in problem solving, assessments, conflict resolution, entitlements, training on daily living skills and referrals.• Developed service plans and client objectives to achieve self-sufficiency, completed and submitted relevant statistical reports and incidents in a timely fashion. • Performed medication monitoring, monthly unit inspections, psychosocial assessments, internal chart audits and HRA 2010e housing applications. • Conducted field work including Discharge Planning meetings, escorting clients to appointments and HRA offices to secure benefits and One-Shot Deal assistance.• Maintained relationships with community service providers i.e., AOT Coordinators, ACT Teams, ICM Workers, Home Health Services, Care Managers, Psychiatrists and PCPs.

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  Shiloh Consulting LLC.

  • New York, NY

  • OASAS /OMH Counselor

    • Jan 2021 - May 2021
    • New York, NY

    NYS OMH Article 31 clinic Behavioral health care and evidence-based treatment services to individuals with criminal justice involvement. • Providedindividual and telehealth counseling to mandated clients to reintegrate into the community and linked to community-based resources. • Developed safety plans, care coordination services, and facilitated relapse prevention groups.

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  Argus Community

  • Bronx, NY

  • Mental Health Counselor

    • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Bronx, NY

    OMH and OASAS Substance Abuse treatment provider focuses on services to address homelessness, mental illness, AIDS/HIV, and welfare reform. • Facilitated telehealth therapeutic Substance Abuse and Anger Management groups, documented results in group notes and any significant issues in progress notes.• Performed crisis counseling and triaged psychiatric emergencies as needed.• Conductedindividuals counseling sessions, admission intakes, and psychosocial assessments in a timely manner.

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  Eskin&Eskin, P.C.

  • Bronx, NY

  • Parent Advocate

    • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
    • Bronx, NY

    Attorney at Law specialized in providing a wide variety of Family laws (child support, spousal maintenance, child custody, divorce, and, domestic violence).• Managed a heavy volume of incoming multi-line phone calls, received, and distributed accurate messages; voicemails, and directed calls appropriately. • Prepared memos, letters, and other correspondence to ensure timely and accurate reporting.• Assisted in the preparation of documentation for court proceeding cases. • Accompanied clients to foster care agencies to advocate in Family Conferences on behalf of the firm.