Experience

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Crisis Specialist Team Lead

  • Apr 2017 - Present



Advanced Behavioral Health

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor



Center for Children

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Therapist, LGPC

  • May 2014 - Present

  •Serves as the in-home therapist for Healthy Families; providing therapuetic support for first time mothers ranging from 16 years of age to 40. •Contracted out to the Judy Centers to provide behavioral modification support for the teachers, administration, students, and parents. Teach and model appropriate techniques to be used in the classroom to improve ADHD symptoms and behavioral issues. •Conducts Incredible Years group to children ages 3-5; strengthening social skills and appropriate play skills, increasing emotional awareness, and promoting the use of self control strategies. •Gaining experience treating conduct disorders, mood disorders, sexual/physical trauma, and substance abuse using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Psychodynamic approach in clients ages 4-40 through individual, family, and couples' therapy. •Identifies emotional and/or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, observation, assessments, and reference materials. • Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying treatment plans and diagnoses ever 3-6 months or as necessary. •Consults with or provides consultation to primary care physicians, other therapists, or clinicians in order to coordinate care between service providers.



Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mental Health Therapist

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  School Based Therapist School Based Therapist



Affiliated Sante Group

• Mobile Crisis Intervention Specialist

  • Feb 2014 - May 2014

  •Performed danger assessments, crisis assessments, environmental assessments upon entry to the community situation, and lethality assessments. •Designed appropriate referral recommendations using available community resources. •Worked closely with Prince George’s Police Department (PGPD); operating PGPD dispatch radio and consulted with them when needed. •Effectively performed crisis intervention including de-escalation, crisis planning and implementation. •Competently made decisions regarding emergency petitions, alternative psychiatric evaluations and involuntary commitment procedures.



Community Residences

• Chantilly, Va

• Lead Counselor/QMHP

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2013

  •Maintained clinical documentation; Treatment plans, assessments, and quarterly reports. •Conducted intake assessments. •Conducted psycho-educational and social groups to girls ages 14-18 which focused on strengthening interpersonal communication, building self-esteem, promoting independent, and increasing self-awareness. •Experience providing crisis intervention and implementing safety plans for individuals at risk of harming themselves and others. •Participated in school related meetings for clients; Individual Educational Plans, and Behavioral Modification. •Experience with building and maintaining rapport with clients using client centered approaches.



ChildServ

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Qualified Mental Health Professional

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  •Prepared written reports on the progress of clients to be filed and submitted to appropriate recipients for court appointed clients. •Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment. •Provided therapeutic interventions which supported at risk youth and their families to be able to modify inappropriate behaviors. •Co-facilitated a group geared towards teen mothers of the Chicago land area; professional development and providing positive support. •Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, and assessments. •Analyzed and correlated data collected with the clinical team; therapeutic supervisors, appointed court officials, schools, and community support agencies.