School based social worker/therapist at John F. Kennedy High School & Tempo Group.

Contracted through Tempo Group Counseling Services, as a school social worker in the Bellmore-Merrick school district

- Managed a caseload of patients with psychiatric needs and provided them with individual therapy and ongoing support, using evidence based practices. - Completed intakes/psychosocial assessments on all cases assigned and planned appropriate interventions.- Formulated treatment plans by helping patients identify and develop specific short-term and long-term goals; reviewed and updated treatment plans monthly. - Facilitated Mindfulness, Skills & Problem Solving Groups (5x per week); also co-facilitated DBT group with psychologist 2x per week.- Assessed patients for Suicidality and Depression by completing CSSR, PHQ-9 and modified depression scale. - Developed safety plans for patients and provided them with crisis intervention & additional resources to use/call.- Collaborated with patients’ psychiatrists, care coordinators, case managers, and other hospital staff.- Developed discharge and aftercare plans and recommended alternative action or treatment.- Participated in weekly departmental staff meetings, monthly hospital meetings, bi-weekly group supervision, and individual clinical supervision twice a week. - Completed numerous hospital trainings on Ethics, Substance Abuse, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, etc. - Documented all required notes in the EPIC EMR system daily, in a timely manner.

Master of Social Work Internship: January 2018 – May 2018; September 2016 – May 2017- Provided individual 45 min. weekly counseling sessions, utilizing CBT, solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing. Also utilized psychodynamic theory with longer-term clients. - Co-facilitated groups such as: early recovery treatment group, parent group, spouse group, young adult group, adolescent group and signal/prevention group.- Co-conducted initial assessments/intakes & family sessions with clinical social workers.- Developed treatment plans & discharge plans; discussed intakes/clients’ tx. during weekly case conferences. - Collaborated with clients’ psychiatrist/psychologist/school to monitor their progress.- Educated and provided support to clients’ families/significant others.- Completed psychosocial assessments, group notes and individual progress notes in Accumed EMR.- Attended continuing education programs on addiction, mental health, ethics, and cultural competence.

MSW Intern at the Center for Health Living- Provided weekly, individual psychodynamic therapy for college students struggling with various mental health issues or concerns related to relationships, self-esteem, adjustment, stress, loss, confusion, anger management, anxiety, and depression. - Conducted student intakes, gathering a bio-psycho-social history to better understand the student’s presenting problem and reason for seeking counseling.- Completed weekly progress and psychotherapy notes to document and summarize clients’ sessions.- Developed tabling programs and workshops to promote services and educate students on mental illness, substance abuse, dating violence, and the importance of self-care.- Participated in weekly seminar meetings, discussing cases and articles relating to theory and practice.- Greeted and assisted students at the front desk and over the phone, handled paperwork, and updated the counseling bulletin board monthly to bring awareness to various physical and mental health issues.

• Co-facilitate groups such as recovery treatment group, spouse group, young adult group, adolescent group, parent group, and a prevention group.• Conduct 45 min. individual counseling sessions for clients and set up a treatment plan. • Help conduct initial assessments/intakes and family sessions with licensed clinical social workers. • Complete psychosocial assessments and write progress notes on clients tx. • Participate in case conference, twice a week. • Learned to read and understand the results of a drug screen. • Attended continuing education training sessions on substance abuse, mental health, ethics, and cultural competence.

• Sympathize with clients about the stresses and worries they may have regarding the buying/selling and moving process, while striving to alleviate their concerns. • Earn clients’ trust by educating and guiding them through one of the most emotional, important, and largest financial investments of their lives. • Market and find homes by lead generating and researching neighborhoods. • Conduct comparative market analyses. • Create flyers and other marketing materials.

•Organized group activities such as storytelling, arts and crafts, and playing games.•Established basic disciplinary rules and maintained order.•Handled difficult children firmly, yet gently, by showing compassion and understanding.•Encouraged children’s creativity and self-expression.•Promoted good mannerisms, good hygiene habits, and proper eating habits.•Helped to improve children’s intrapersonal skills, communication skills and social skills.

•Researched and read relevant literature and publications focusing on emotion regulation and hypnosis. •Learned how to use several devices commonly used in psychological research, such as the eye-tracking device. •Ran psychological experiments on students. •Collected, analyzed and inputted data into programs such as excel, SAS, and SPSS.•Attended weekly lab meetings to discuss data, theories, hypotheses, and outcomes on experiments conducted.

•Shadowed mental health technicians and nurse practitioners on all the psychiatric units, such as the chemical dependency unit and the comprehensive psychiatric emergency program unit. •Participated in group therapy sessions led by social workers, counselors, and psychologists.•Attended Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings to observe and learn how the members cope with their problems and remain sober. •Observed electroconvulsive therapy treatments and sat in on patient intake/admission processes.•Read and examined case files and treatment plans.•Further developed my therapeutic skills, by providing appropriate feedback to patients when they discussed their issues with me. •Answered phone calls, made copies, and laminated documents.

• Interacted daily with patients of many different mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.• Assisted social workers in leading group therapy sessions/ psycho-educational discussions, such as stress management, symptom management, and healthy living.• Led multiple therapeutic sessions for a young adult group.• Ran a current events discussion group weekly. • Instructed a beginners and intermediate computer class. • Worked one-on-one with clients to help assist them with their vocational needs. • Occasionally worked at receptionist desk, answering and making phone calls to clients, booking appointments for clients, and organizing files.

•Further developed interpersonal communication skills by greeting and welcoming all members and assisting them with any questions they had, whether in person, or on the phone. •Organized and filed members information and entered it into the computer.

•Provided tutoring and support for student’s ages 8-11 in the Hebrew language.•Motivated and mentored students by encouraging them to set higher academic goals.•Improved on teaching skills by evaluating students’ academic progress, correcting homework and quizzes, and explaining strategies they can use to become more proficient in learning a second language. •Communicated with parents to update them on their child’s progress.

• Assisted clients in applying for jobs by showing them how to submit their resumes and applications online, as well as how to search for jobs more efficiently using websites, such as craigslist.• Helped resolve clients issues at home regarding domestic violence• Graded citizenship tests for immigrants• Made calls to other agencies, organized files, and created pamphlets for the department• Helped supervisor plan and organize events

• Watched over children ages 5-7 as well as planned and coordinated activities.