Experience

The Arc of New Jersey

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director of Criminal Justice Advocacy

  • Oct 2021 - Present



St. Joseph's Health

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

• Program Director

  • Apr 2020 - Oct 2021



Catholic Charities

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader/Clinician - PACT

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2020

  - Provide services 24/7 to prevent inpatient/hospital stays, and to promote community integration. - Assist consumers in offering individual counseling to assist in reaching goals and recovery. - Management of charts, including treatment plans and daily progress notes. - Organize linkages between organizations to best provide necessary services to consumers.



Medallion Behavioral Healthcare

• Case Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2016

  While working as a case manager, I have enjoyed running groups including medication education, psycho education, men and women's group, amongst others. Additionally, I have provided valuable services such as: -Consulted with, and develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients -Guided persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities in understanding illnesses and treatment plans -Taught anger management techniques, relaxation skills… Show more While working as a case manager, I have enjoyed running groups including medication education, psycho education, men and women's group, amongst others. Additionally, I have provided valuable services such as: -Consulted with, and develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients -Guided persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities in understanding illnesses and treatment plans -Taught anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills -Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems -Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services -Documented all patients information, include inc service plans and progress notes -Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose Show less



New York Sports Club

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Front Desk Agent

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2014

  Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.



Easter Seals New

• Service Coach

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  This position provides me with the opportunities to work collaboratively with children and adults to succeed in accomplishing daily tasks that assist in many skill sets such as Activities of Daily Living (ADLS), budgeting, life skills, and how to cope with feelings of anger, sadness, disappointment, or any other negative emotions in a healthy and productive way. I have conducted weekly groups such as Wellness and Recovery and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with the consumers in creative and… Show more This position provides me with the opportunities to work collaboratively with children and adults to succeed in accomplishing daily tasks that assist in many skill sets such as Activities of Daily Living (ADLS), budgeting, life skills, and how to cope with feelings of anger, sadness, disappointment, or any other negative emotions in a healthy and productive way. I have conducted weekly groups such as Wellness and Recovery and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with the consumers in creative and unconventional ways, such as incorporating props to promote participation. Show less



Meridian Health

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

• Mental Health Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  This experience has provided me with a plethora of skills and useful treatment knowledge. I was given the opportunity to facilitate a plethora of therapy and milieu groups such as Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), life and social skills, women’s recovery, health and wellness, relationships, medication education, anger and stress management, dual diagnosis, and goal setting. With my background in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, I have been able to successful transfer my training and… Show more This experience has provided me with a plethora of skills and useful treatment knowledge. I was given the opportunity to facilitate a plethora of therapy and milieu groups such as Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), life and social skills, women’s recovery, health and wellness, relationships, medication education, anger and stress management, dual diagnosis, and goal setting. With my background in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, I have been able to successful transfer my training and understanding of how crucial the emphasis on recovery is, while provided "person-centered" services. I have also realized that this field is my passion, and I find it incredibly gratifying. Show less