Experience

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  The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    • Jul 2020 - Present

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  Self Employed

  • Certified Core Energetics Practitioner

    • Jan 2013 - Present

    • Foster heightened awareness and promote self-expression by exploring energetic blocks through body/mind practices.• Adhere to ethical guidelines by maintaining confidentiality and diligently documenting progress notes.• Engage in regular supervision sessions with a licensed clinician and Core Energetics Practitioner to support professional growth and development.

  • Group Facilitator - Reclaiming Our Aliveness - Sexual Abuse Survivors Group

    • Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

    • Designed and collaboratively led a comprehensive 12-week recovery group specifically tailored for Orthodox and Hasidic female survivors, integrating experiential, culturally sensitive, and body-oriented approaches.• Actively engaged in community outreach initiatives, delivering teleconferences and presentations on the topics of sexual abuse and trauma within local synagogues.• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting intakes and developing individualized treatment plans to address clients' unique needs and goals.• Consistently received weekly clinical supervision from a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), ensuring ongoing professional growth and adherence to best practices.

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  Greenwich House

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Mental Health Counselor-LP

    • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    • Effectively managed a diverse caseload of clients, employing evidence-based practices and techniques to facilitate optimal outcomes.• Adapted to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic by seamlessly transitioning to telehealth services, utilizing platforms such as Zoom and Doxy.me to ensure uninterrupted care for clients.• Conducted comprehensive intakes, psychosocial assessments, and developed individualized treatment plans, applying accurate DSM and ICD coding through the utilization of SMART software.• Maintained meticulous adherence to OASAS regulations by consistently completing timely and accurate documentation, encompassing progress notes, toxicology screens, and treatment plans.• Fostered strong relationships both internally and externally, engaging with personnel at all levels within the organization and establishing connections within the broader social services community.• Actively participated in weekly team meetings and supervision sessions, demonstrating a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

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  Greenwich House

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Mental Health Counselor

    • Aug 2019 - May 2020
    • New York, New York, United States

    • Managed diverse caseload, utilizing evidence-based practices to facilitate positive outcomes.• Co-facilitated Relapse Prevention group, providing valuable support to individuals in recovery.• Transitioned smoothly to telehealth during COVID-19, using Zoom and Doxy.me platforms.• Conducted intakes, assessments, and created individualized treatment plans with accurate coding.• Ensured compliance with OASAS regulations through meticulous and timely documentation.• Built strong internal and external relationships within the organization and social services community.• Actively engaged in team meetings and supervision sessions to foster collaboration and professional growth.

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  Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. - Residential Treatment Center

  • Queens, New York, United States

  • Mental Health Counselor

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Queens, New York, United States

    • Performed Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments (CPA) and administered various mental health evaluations (such as DAST, MAST, BSC, PHQ-9, among others) using Avatar software.• Engaged in individual client sessions, employing motivational interviewing techniques to promote positive change.• Collaborated in co-facilitating the Addiction Recovery Group and stepped in as a substitute facilitator for the Family Support group as necessary.• Maintained meticulous and timely documentation of all progress notes.• Actively participated in case management meetings and fulfilled additional responsibilities as assigned.

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  Corevolution Program of Personal Transformation

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Program Assistant

    • Sep 2013 - May 2015
    • New York, New York, United States

    • Collaborated with co-leaders to craft comprehensive agendas for five-weekend modules, encompassing the selection of materials, activities, teachings, and goals.• Co-facilitated engaging group activities and processes, employing Core Energetics' body/mind practices to enhance participant experiences.• Co-instructed and shared knowledge on Reichian character structures, utilizing handouts, experiential exercises, and inquiry-based discussions to deepen participants' understanding.

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  Self Employed

  • New York, New York (& U.S.A.)

  • Professional Actor (Broadway, Regional Theatre, Film, Television & Radio)

    • 1988 - 2009
    • New York, New York (& U.S.A.)

    • Demonstrated a commitment to artistic excellence by employing imagination, emotional authenticity, and empathetic portrayal in service of assigned characters.• Developed the capacity to temporarily set aside personal perceptions and judgments, enabling a comprehensive understanding of a character's unique perspective.• Exhibited strong concentration, communication, and active listening skills, contributing to effective collaboration and ensemble work.• Displayed a notable capacity for receiving and integrating instruction and criticism in a constructive manner, fostering personal and professional growth.• Actively engaged in collaborative relationships with producers, directors, and fellow colleagues to achieve shared creative objectives.