Practicum Faculty

• Aug 2023 - Present

- Clinical Assistant Professor - Teach, mentor, and engage with students throughout their Generalist and Specialty year practicums - Clinical Assistant Professor - Teach, mentor, and engage with students throughout their Generalist and Specialty year practicums

Adjunct Professor, Field Liaison

• Sep 2017 - Present

Teaching Online MSW students: Child and Adolescent Trauma, Approaches to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Across the Lifespan, Crisis Intervention for Children and Adolescents, Social Work Practice, Field Simulation Experience Teaching Online MSW students: Child and Adolescent Trauma, Approaches to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Across the Lifespan, Crisis Intervention for Children and Adolescents, Social Work Practice, Field Simulation Experience

Therapist

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

Residential Director

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

Therapist

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

Intensive In Home Team Lead/Therapist Day Treatment Therapist Outpatient Therapist -Provide EBP therapeutic techniques for children ages 3-18 using TF-CBT, Strength-Based interventions, art and play therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT -Collaborate with schools, Social Services, and other referring community members to best support the families -Lead and supervise a team composed of two Qualified Professionals -Provide supervision for Advanced Standing MSW intern Intensive In Home Team Lead/Therapist Day Treatment Therapist Outpatient Therapist -Provide EBP therapeutic techniques for children ages 3-18 using TF-CBT, Strength-Based interventions, art and play therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT -Collaborate with schools, Social Services, and other referring community members to best support the families -Lead and supervise a team composed of two Qualified Professionals -Provide supervision for Advanced Standing MSW intern

Inpatient Social Work Intern

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

Oncology and Family Medicine Provided emotional support for adult inpatients with poly-substance abuse, cancer, and various acute medical diagnoses Completed biopsychosocial assessments and Health Care Proxy forms with patients Shadowed LICSW supervisors in MICU, SICU, NICU, Cardiology, Trauma, and Maternity services Empowered patients to advocate for their medical needs through strength based approaches Served on the Board of Ethics at BMC to help assess critical cases within the hospital system Show less

Thesis Project

• Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

Integrative Project for Final Cumulative Assignment in MSW program Developed and implement 8 week curriculum for the Framingham Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition Facilitated groups consisting of 6-12 teenage mothers and fathers Educated at-risk, pregnant, and parenting teens about resources in relation to employment, higher education, and supplementary financial aid available in the community Integrative Project for Final Cumulative Assignment in MSW program Developed and implement 8 week curriculum for the Framingham Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition Facilitated groups consisting of 6-12 teenage mothers and fathers Educated at-risk, pregnant, and parenting teens about resources in relation to employment, higher education, and supplementary financial aid available in the community

Case Manager Intern

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Worked with 18-24 year olds who are chronically homeless. Helped assist clients with housing, education, and career development. Led weekly art-therapy groups. Worked with 18-24 year olds who are chronically homeless. Helped assist clients with housing, education, and career development. Led weekly art-therapy groups.

Residential Counselor

• Oct 2008 - Sep 2010

Worked in the Maternity home for teenage mothers and their infants/children in DSS custody, as well as in the Girls Level III and Boys Level III houses for at-risk adolescents ages 11-17 Promoted independent living skills, relationship building, aggression replacement techniques, and parenting skills Participated in treatment teams with clients and their support systems Worked in the Maternity home for teenage mothers and their infants/children in DSS custody, as well as in the Girls Level III and Boys Level III houses for at-risk adolescents ages 11-17 Promoted independent living skills, relationship building, aggression replacement techniques, and parenting skills Participated in treatment teams with clients and their support systems

Employment Specialist

• Jul 2009 - Feb 2010

Helped adults with Developmental Disabilities complete applications, prepare for interviews, and train for employment Created different techniques to instruct clients to accomplish their set list of tasks depending on each individuals abilities Completed monthly billing for Vocational Rehabilitation Helped adults with Developmental Disabilities complete applications, prepare for interviews, and train for employment Created different techniques to instruct clients to accomplish their set list of tasks depending on each individuals abilities Completed monthly billing for Vocational Rehabilitation