Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Supervisor

• Jan 2018 - Present

Psychotherapist (LCSW)

• Jan 2010 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

Clinical Supervisor

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

Assistant Program Director

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2016

• Assisted the Program Director with managing services and operations of a Supportive Housing Program serving 167 low income adults, many of whom have histories of mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS;• Responsible for supervision and oversight of the site’s special services programs including Tenant Services, on-site psychiatric and medical services, and per diem staff;• Provided clinical supervision to Clinical Coordinators and MSW students;• Responsible for maintaining and fostering relations with funders and stakeholders, and for promoting a program culture that is client centered, outcome oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement;• Assisted in the coordination of site-based in-service training on clinical and programmatic issues, and provided in-service training in areas of specialization and expertise;• Supervised management level staff to ensure that services meet agency standards, records are kept in compliance with regulatory and agency requirements, and treatment plans are goal-oriented and client centered;• Represented the site in routine contacts with host settings, and other service providers.- Responsible for staff recruitment and training

Clinical Supervisor

• Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

• Responsible for clinical supervision and direct administrative oversight of a clinical team of 5 members serving, in a Supportive Housing Program, 140 low income, formerly homeless adults diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and/or substance abuse;• Assisted in Program Management and Development;• Promoted a program culture that is person centered, outcome oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement;• Provided direct services such as psychosocial and risk assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, coordination of care with outside providers, medication monitoring, money management, development of independent living skills, and management of physical and mental health;• Collaborated with Career Network staff in order to support clients’ employment goals, and with Common Ground to effectively address clients’ housing issues, including on-site incidents;• Led a clinical supervision and professional development group for social workers and mental health counselors;• Provided after-hours on-call coverage, including speaking with emergency personnel, site security staff, and clients in order to resolve medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse related crises;• Led an on-site Dialectical Behavior Therapy group;- Responsible for staff recruitment and training.

Psychologist/Trainer

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

Provided training to psychologists and psychotherapists in Disaster Psychology and Crisis Counseling.

Clinical Psychologist

• Jan 2007 - Feb 2009

• Provided short-term/long-term individual and couples psychotherapy to address issues of depression, anxiety, relationship distress, alcoholism and drug abuse, eating disorders and bipolar disorder;• Performed psychodiagnostic testing for adults;• Provided Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to adults and young adults with Borderline Personality Disorder;• Provided clinical supervision to psychotherapists.

Psychologist /Trainer

• Mar 2008 - Jan 2009

• Provided training to case managers on crisis management, group therapy, and effective intervention and communication skills.

Senior Psychotherapist

• Apr 2004 - Nov 2006

• Provided short-term and long-term psychotherapy to adults, children, couples and families for Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Mood, Anxiety & Adjustment Disorders; • Completed psychosocial assessments according to medical necessity and DSM-IV criteria;• Conducted group psychotherapy: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Anger Management; Women's Issues; Medication Management; Stress Management; Play therapy for children using Sandplay as the primary vehicle;• Provided crisis counseling to children and adults affected by the 9/11 terrorist attack; • Supervised MSW interns from Hunter College, New York University, Columbia University, and Smith College;• Facilitated monthly supervision groups for DBT group leaders;• Member of the Quality Improvement Committee;• Completed documentation according to OMH standards and regulations.

Psychotherapist

• Jun 2001 - Mar 2004

Provided psychosocial assessments, referrals, case management, follow-up, and short-term/long-term psychotherapy.

Psychotherapist

• 2005 - 2006

• Provided assessments and individual psychotherapy to adults.

Trauma Counselor

• Sep 2001 - Sep 2001

• Provided trauma counseling to clients closely affected by the 9/11 terrorist attack;• Facilitated debriefing groups for policemen, fire workers, and FEMA workers.