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Media, Pa

 Work with school staff in leading the effective implementation and continuous improvement of a school-wide program designed to improve climate and culture. Provide professional development for school leaders, family and staff designed to increase their skill level in developing academic, social, and emotional supports for students. Manages assigned staff in the development, design, review, implementation and periodic revaluation of project plans and strategies to support the achievement of goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with school and district leaders to develop a strategic implementation plan for improving climate and culture.

Philadelphia, Pa

 Complete bio-psychological assessments to determine individual and family therapy needs.  Develop comprehensive goal-oriented, measurable, and achievable treatment plans.  Facilitate individual and family therapy in home and community settings. Provide clinical leadership for systemic treatment team biweekly and maintain consistent communication. Monitor recordkeeping and authorized units remaining; maintain client charts and include necessary documentation, including incident reports within 24 hours and non-billable activities. Initiate and strengthen relationships with schools, supporting agencies, and service providers.

Philadelphia, Pa

 Provide child-centered and family-focused psychotherapy within school environments. Meet with children, family, local case managers, teachers, and treatment team members. Develop and collect data, operationally define targeted behavior, and establish observable and measurable goals. Formulate individualized behavior management treatment plans, and facilitate individual or group counseling services with emphasis on solution-based therapy. Perform clinical intake assessments and documentation; routinely audit charts for annual inspections from Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Department of Public Welfare (DPW), and Joint Commission (JCAHO).

Philaelphia, Pa

 Performed comprehensive assessments, and developed and managed child and adolescents’ treatment programs; collaborated with treatment team members to design and direct implementation of treatment modification intervention plan. Ensured treatment plans aligned with child and family needs by facilitating individual and family therapy. Tracked client process by organizing, reviewing, and charting data collected on frequency, intensity, and duration of targeted behaviors and positive replacement behaviors. Assisted in management of aggressive clients, including individuals with autism, by leverage de-escalation and behavior management techniques.

Cheltenham, Pa

 Developed and oversaw developmentally appropriate childcare programs meeting social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children. Supervised five employees, including reinforcing program regulations and delegating responsibilities; communicated expectations and managed employee performance. Educated staff on care, prevention, and childcare techniques; informed staff of updated policies and systems.

Philadelphia, Pa

 Counseled and supported clients and families affected by drug and/or alcohol dependencies. Educated clients and families on behavior modification techniques, and devised goal-oriented treatment plans. Developed and implemented prevention and treatment programs, and evaluated program effectiveness and outcomes; participated in quality improvement activities to uncover opportunities for growth. Supervised and guided staff, and assessed group and individual counseling performance and outcomes. Created and maintained accurate and confidential client records.

Philadelphia, Pa

 Delivered comprehensive clinical treatment to clients and families through individual, group, and family therapy. Provided and documented biweekly clinical supervision with behavioral health workers. Conducted clinical assessments and referred clients to appropriate resources, and prepared narrative reports. Participated in support meetings with teachers, probation officers, and social workers to discuss and track clients’ progress; facilitated interagency meetings.

Master Of Science: Human Services / Counseling, Counseling/Human Services

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