District Social Worker

• Sep 2014 - Present

Founding Director of Social, Emotional and Mental Health

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

Design and oversee the school’s approach to physical, social, emotional and mental healthDesign and oversee student groups to build student emotional intelligence and life skillsDevelop and manage partnerships with community social, emotional, and mental health providersConduct individual counseling sessions for students in needProvide professional development to all staff members on the school’s approach to physical, social, emotional, and mental healthDevelop funding opportunities to support social, emotional and mental health programmingChair the Student Support Team (SST) and ensure its effectivenessAssist in developing school policies in support of student health and wellnessContact and provide feedback to parents regarding their child’s behavioral progressManage all incidents requiring the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) involvementFacilitate family meetings as appropriate for struggling studentsSupervise staff dedicated to student health and well being

Senior Day Treatment Clinician

• Dec 2009 - Aug 2012

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using a range of therapeutic models and techniques• Coordinate the development of discharge treatment goals as well as short-term objectives with treatment team • Develop comprehensive treatment plans along with multidisciplinary treatment team• Lead and facilitate team’s efforts to assist children and families’ growth and change• Lead treatment plan review process and remain active and involved member of the campus teams• Responsible for successfully representing agency at ongoing meetings, including CSE reviews, treatment planning conferences, court hearings, and other professionally related events• Administer clinical assessment of children and families, using measurement tools such as TSCC’s & BASC’s

School Based Psychotherapist

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

• Responsible for the development of clinically appropriate treatment plans, their implementation and all related documentation for cases • Provide mental health screenings to assess a family’s need for mental health services • Provide psychotherapy to patients and their families using individual, group, family and milieu therapies as well as other treatment modalities • Maintained and coordinate all business aspects of the school based program including insurance verifications and authorizations • Liaison between parents and school personnel

Admissions Coordinator

• Aug 2003 - Dec 2008

• Coordinated all admissions activities for the day, diagnostic and residential treatment program • Assisted with clinical admission interviews and assessments • Provided alternative resources for children who require additional services • Played an integral role in maintaining occupancy at 100% capacity • Maintained database with accurate and most current information• Coordinated with multiple sources to secure proper funding for new admissions• Ensured all required documentation for accuracy and compliance