Healthcare Counselor

• Aug 2014 - Present

Mental Health Clinician

• Feb 2014 - May 2015

Work in a private practice setting providing therapy to clients suffering from mental health issues Responsible for assessing, diagnosing and preparing treatment plans for clients Work in a private practice setting providing therapy to clients suffering from mental health issues Responsible for assessing, diagnosing and preparing treatment plans for clients

Doctoral Extern

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

Provided weekly individual and group therapy in an assisted care facility for the geriatric population Co-facilitated weekly cognitive stimulation groups for residents diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders Co-facilitated monthly psychoeducation group for residents suffering from Parkinson's disease Attended weekly didactic training and supervision Provided weekly individual and group therapy in an assisted care facility for the geriatric population Co-facilitated weekly cognitive stimulation groups for residents diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders Co-facilitated monthly psychoeducation group for residents suffering from Parkinson's disease Attended weekly didactic training and supervision

Doctoral Extern

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

Provided weekly individual therapy to elementary school students Co-facilitated weekly therapy groups for fourth grade students who presented with behavioral and emotional dufficulties Provided weekly individual therapy to elementary school students Co-facilitated weekly therapy groups for fourth grade students who presented with behavioral and emotional dufficulties

Graduate Assistant Career Counselor

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

Provided career counseling to first year undergraduate students and students of Stillman a School of Business Assisted students with exploring career paths, developing resumes, and provided assistance with job search Worked with career center business team in organizing on campus interviews with employers for student recruitment Provided career counseling to first year undergraduate students and students of Stillman a School of Business Assisted students with exploring career paths, developing resumes, and provided assistance with job search Worked with career center business team in organizing on campus interviews with employers for student recruitment

Mental Health Clinician

• Nov 2010 - Aug 2012

Provided individual therapy to clients in the adult outpatient department who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse issues Assessed and diagnosed new clients during intake appointments using biopsychosocial assessments Developed and prepared client treatment plans and discharge planning Participated in clinical team meetings and in-service trainings Documented clinical activity using online medical records Provided individual therapy to clients in the adult outpatient department who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse issues Assessed and diagnosed new clients during intake appointments using biopsychosocial assessments Developed and prepared client treatment plans and discharge planning Participated in clinical team meetings and in-service trainings Documented clinical activity using online medical records

Student Development Specialist

• Jul 2008 - Oct 2010

Provided individual and group counseling and advising utilizing a variety of resources to support exploration and clarification of vocational goals including career planning and exploration, skills identification, assessment and interpretation, employment search strategies and on-line services Counseled students suffering from depression, anxiety disorders and other mental health issues Developed and facilitate groups and workshops geared to meet the needs of the nursing students, topics include Test Anxiety and Time Management Assisted faculty with students experiencing difficulty related to personal, vocational and academic concerns Taught new students and non-traditional students in exploring academic goals, vocational direction and personal goals Show less

Assistant Manager/Caseworker

• May 2003 - Jul 2008

Worked for a social service agency that provides housing assistance for individuals who are chronically homeless and also suffer from a mental illness Provided supportive counseling to individuals who suffer from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues Facilitated biweekly support groups, such as, Depression and Coping Skills and Greif and Loss Assisted in screening and selection of client referrals Trained and supervised caseworkers, including recommendation of hiring and termination Show less

Counseling Intern

• Sep 2006 - May 2007

Provided individual career counseling to alumni, graduate and undergraduate college students, addressing issues such as choice of major, resume assistance, career exploration and job search assistance Administered and evaluated MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, Skillscan, Values Assessment and FOCUS to aid students in recognizing and understanding their personal needs and skills Designed workshops geared to first year students and seniors, which include topics related to adjustment and transition Show less

Counseling Intern

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

Co-facilitated three hour psychotherapy groups in the Adult Psych IOP program Counseled patients on topics such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse related issues Met with patients on a daily basis for individual and group therapy Developed and prepared psychotherapy workshops and educational programs Conducted clinical interviews and psychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans Participated in daily team meetings to discuss client issues and effective treatment methods Prepared and presented case presentations to treatment team and classmates Show less