Staff Therapist

• Jul 2021 - Present

Contract Therapist

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

Primary Therapist

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

Primary Therapist

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

Psychiatric Social Worker

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

• engage acutely affected, demographically diverse, and variably motivated psychiatric patients in short-term group, individual, and family therapy • conduct psychosocial assessments, substance use appraisals, and suicidality evaluations in conjunction with creation of the Behavioral Health component of multidisciplinary treatment plans

Psychiatric Social Worker

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Mental Health Specialist, Co-Occurring Disorders

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

• enacted direct care and therapeutic support for entire spectrum of inpatient population with a particular emphasis on those medically detoxing from benzodiazepines, alcohol, and opiates• facilitated recovery-focused group meetings addressing substance abuse relapse prevention, emotional wellness and mental health enhancement, coping skills, goal setting, psycho-education, etc.• implemented effective verbal and physical skills of de-escalation and crisis intervention• regularly evaluated and documented patient disposition and behavioral progress in service of managing the safety and therapeutic quality of unit milieu• trained incoming Specialists for hospital-wide practice and provided orientation to specific protocols and needs of Co-Occurring unit Show less

Mental Health Specialist

• Jan 2013 - May 2016

interning Therapist, Emotional Health & Wellness program

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

• among HIV+ and HIV-affected persons, employed psychotherapy across office-based and non-traditional settings for treatment of anxiety, depression, sexual compulsion, severe interpersonal trauma, substance abuse, relational dysregulation, and general issues of sexuality and spirituality• formulated biopsychosocial clinical assessments before collaboratively developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans in accordance with diagnostic impressions and client goals• co-facilitated a weekly support group for male-identified persons living with HIV• utilized LCSW supervision to effectively integrate Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive and Behavioral modalities, and trauma-focused interventions into appropriate clinical service• actively engaged in interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings, emergency case staffing, and ongoing service delivery trainings Show less

Medical Case Manager

• Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

• administered programmatic intake interviews among clients recently diagnosed with HIV• facilitated processes of financial resource assistance through assessment and intra-agency FRC application submissions• implemented strategies for more effective use of client records in accordance with relevant policy and programmatic needs

interning Outreach Worker / Housing Navigator

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

• provided outreach and Resource Shelter facilitation among people experiencing homelessness • assessed for need and vulnerability while offering service system navigation related to permanent housing access, holistic biopsychosocial support, and immediate survival • fostered dignity and empowerment through relational accessibility and therapeutic rapport • supported local efforts for advocacy and community education surrounding issues of homelessness, mental health and addiction, social justice, and interfaith spirituality Show less

residential addiction recovery case worker

• Oct 2008 - Feb 2012

• conducted admittance interviews, intake assessments, crisis intervention, case management, extra-agency referrals, and advocacy for entirety of co-ed residential treatment program in Philadelphia's most disadvantaged section • provided individual and group formatted therapeutic support regarding psychosocial well-being, relapse prevention, conflict transformation, and inter-religious spiritual development • instigated and sustained ongoing communication with licensed intensive outpatient providers while extending the breadth of NJL's prisoner correspondence, advocacy, and program referrals • coordinated and hosted partnering service/advocacy organizations and volunteer groups Show less

Night Outreach / Transitional Residence staff

• Aug 2007 - Sep 2008

• led street outreach to men engaged in survival sex and prostitution • cultivated compassionate relationships and encouraged visits to agency drop-in center—a warehouse of material, social, spiritual, and therapeutic resources • facilitated daily meetings and provided interpersonal support within 4-man transitional residence program while maintaining client files and daily progress reports • led street outreach to men engaged in survival sex and prostitution • cultivated compassionate relationships and encouraged visits to agency drop-in center—a warehouse of material, social, spiritual, and therapeutic resources • facilitated daily meetings and provided interpersonal support within 4-man transitional residence program while maintaining client files and daily progress reports

anti-war/community organizer

• May 2007 - Aug 2007