Leila Farahani, M.A., NCC, LAC, ATR, DRCC,CST
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Disaster Response Crisis Counselor
The Certification Board, Inc.Dec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Associate Counselor
State of New JerseyNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
The National Board for Certified CounselorsAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Sandplay Therapy
Lighthouse counseling & Sand Tray Training, LLCAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Grief Peer Support
The Dougy CenterJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Assit- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Livingworks Education USAJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Art Therapist
Art Therapy Credentials BoardSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Mental WellbeingFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Instructor Training Teen Mental Health First Aid Course
National Council for Mental WellbeingOct, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Talkspace
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Therapist
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Sep 2022 - Present
Ability and willingness to work with clients remotely via HIPAA-compliant messaging-based and video-based therapy Engage with and respond to all clients within a timely manner Complete all required documentation Refer clients to specialists if necessary Diagnose and treat mental health disorders Monitor client progress during treatment. Ability and willingness to work with clients remotely via HIPAA-compliant messaging-based and video-based therapy Engage with and respond to all clients within a timely manner Complete all required documentation Refer clients to specialists if necessary Diagnose and treat mental health disorders Monitor client progress during treatment.
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The Bridge NJ
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United States
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Health and Human Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outreach Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - Present
Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis Completed required documentation in timely manner Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues Conducted in-services to train teachers in methods of implementing new framework Facilitated art-based groups for grief Connected families with resources when children were identified as needing further assessment Managed open art studio with art therapy centered classes and workshops Held individual art therapy sessions to assist patients with managing symptoms and redirecting urges Show less
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Trinitas Regional Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Art Therapy Intern
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
Monitored and recorded patient conditions and progress and reported to case managers and therapists. Evaluated patients and conducted assessments as part of differential diagnosis process. Filled out progress notes for each patient every day. Observed patients during sessions to assess progress and track data. Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs. Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Facilitated art-based groups for psychiatric inpatient adult patients Show less
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The Bridge NJ
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United States
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Health and Human Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2018 - May 2019
Maintained files and provided written and verbal reports Conducted client intake interviews, completed psycho-social Developed appropriate treatment plans and implemented collaboratively with clients Facilitated relationship groups with at-risk youth weekly Co-facilitated teen pregnancy preventive program weekly Maintained files and provided written and verbal reports Conducted client intake interviews, completed psycho-social Developed appropriate treatment plans and implemented collaboratively with clients Facilitated relationship groups with at-risk youth weekly Co-facilitated teen pregnancy preventive program weekly
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Administrative Assistant
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Dec 2012 - Aug 2015
General clerical duties Implemented monthly activities for children that help them identify their strengths and work through any undesirable behaviors and increasing age appropriate, adaptive behavioral response Advocate for clients in search for permanent housing, work, and other self-sufficient needs. Provide children and families with services in the community Assess client cases to reduce and prevent child risks, promoting stabilization of the family Help families identify and overcome potential barriers in order to succeed. Work with families to build better communication and develop tools to use in the family home. Help families identify strengths of the child and family to improve overall functioning in the home, community and school settings. Preparing clients to enter the workforce with mock-job interviews and resume reviewing. Provide supportive counseling and assist clients on how to handle day-to-day situations and helping them become self-sufficiency. Coordinate care services and help clients identify and obtain resources. Coordinate fundraisers and other events to raise funds. Review, interview, and do intake for potential clients into the program. Show less
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AMC Theatres
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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May 2006 - Apr 2012
Upheld AMC’s high standards and deliver entertaining company-wide programs adhering with the mission statement. Managing supervisors and crew members (varying from 20 to 80). Responsible that payroll and purchasing are within budget. Maintained and reconciled inventory. Reviewed financial numbers on a regular basis and make operational adjustments as necessary. Developed and implemented programs to boost sales of products and services. Responsible for theatre to be properly staffed in all areas. Hired, trained, and supervised staff. Ensure that human resources meet federal, state, local, and AMC guidelines. Fostered team environment to resolve conflict and improve communication. Developed and implemented programs to boost personnel morale. Mentored and developed associates providing them the opportunity to further their careers. Managed special engagements; studio screenings, birthday parties, school events. Awarded Difference Maker of the Month [2008][2010][2011] Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2020
Caldwell University
Master's degree, Art Therapy/Therapist -
2010 - 2013
Kean University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
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