Christopher Higgins Email & Phone Number

New York, NY

 Manage and provide individual counseling services to a diverse caseload of developmentally disabled patients  Identify individual needs, and develop specific treatment plans and goals, to enhance coping skills and long term daily functioning  Collaborate with supervisors, peers, family members, and additional community providers to adapt treatment.

New York, NY

 Provide immediate disaster relief support, and assess and dispatch appropriate social service resources to community members following fires, natural disasters and other crises  Actively monitor Fire and Emergency Management radios and communication for the purpose of dispatching response units to assist those affected by man-made or natural disasters.

Van Wyck Residential Treatment Facility

 Completed Biopsychosocials (BPS) and Mental Health Notes (MHN) for new clients and transfers Conducted weekly individual sessions with a group of 4-6 clients for crisis management and mental health concerns Consulted with the case managers of individual clients when required Facilitated group sessions on anger management and other topics designed to.

New York, NY

VISIONS / SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Social Work Intern Provided short-term counseling and facilitated access to concrete services for approximately 12 clients within the Vision Rehabilitation Programs Conducted long and short term counseling and supportive check-ins with the caregivers of those with visual impairments Administered and.

New York, New York, United States

 Provided weekly individual counseling to 10-12 students experiencing mental health & attendance issues Led after school club of 6-10 students to inform student body of healthy eating techniques Updated scholarship resources for graduating seniors Collaborated with teachers and staff to gather information and develop action plans for clients

Brooklyn, New York, United States

•  Assessed risk and needs associated with returning citizens in transition from prison to society Utilized “Roadblocks to Re-Entry” Seminar Series in standard visits with returning citizens to gather information and.
• Used interviews and background research to identify social, cultural and economic factors related to recidivism

Master’S Degree, Advanced Clinical Practice In The Area Of Health And Mental Health

Masters, Forensic Psychology

Bachelors, Sociology And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Students United for AmericaReceived a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Sociology in May 2006