Experience

Molloy University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor

  • Sep 2008 - Present

• Associate Professor, Baccalaureate Program Director

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2018

  Provided leadership for the CSWE Self Study Reaccreditation process (2016/2017)Developed and oversee policies and protocols for the undergraduate social work programInterviewed and recruited new studentsMarketed the undergraduate program



Private Practice

• Psychotherapist

  • Jan 2000 - May 2009

  Provided Cognitive Behavior Therapy for weight management to adults and adolescents Conducted Pre-surgical Bariatric Surgery Behavioral Health Evaluations Conducted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with adults and adolescents who are chronically suicidal and self-injurious, in individual sessions Provided psychoeducation, support, and counseling to families of adolescents Provided Cognitive Behavior Therapy for weight management to adults and adolescents Conducted Pre-surgical Bariatric Surgery Behavioral Health Evaluations Conducted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with adults and adolescents who are chronically suicidal and self-injurious, in individual sessions Provided psychoeducation, support, and counseling to families of adolescents



Adelphi University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Social Work

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008



Hunter College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Social Work

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2008



Long Island Jewish Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Administrative Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Provided oversight of weight management services throughout the Health System Created business plan for Center including development and approval of the architectural design, budget management, purchasing, and marketing plan Developed concept, proposal, and implementation plan for System-wide Employee Obesity Wellness/Treatment Program for 32,000 employees Advocated for and implemented multiple policy changes with regard to food services and promotion of healthier living for employees Developed and implemented bariatric surgery policies and protocols throughout the System Provided administrative oversight for several bariatric surgery programs Maintained budget and produced monthly profit and loss statements to monitor financial progress Supervised all staff in following administrative, as well as, patient care protocols and procedures Developed and oversaw System-wide Obesity Sensitivity Program for staff Established a framework for the Center to become a leader in medical research for the treatment of obesity Marketed weight management as well as bariatric surgery programs throughout the Health System Show less



Hillside Hospital - Intensive Outpatient Program

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Coordinated staff members’ responsibilities in providing clinical treatment to clients Developed policies and protocols necessary to ensure the program ran effectively Counseled adults struggling with a variety of issues including depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and substance abuse Developed outpatient Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Substance Abuse track Participated in developing DBT component of Adult Day Hospital Coordinated staff members’ responsibilities in providing clinical treatment to clients Developed policies and protocols necessary to ensure the program ran effectively Counseled adults struggling with a variety of issues including depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and substance abuse Developed outpatient Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Substance Abuse track Participated in developing DBT component of Adult Day Hospital