Eli Nitzberg Email & Phone Number

9485 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80203

4851 Independence St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Screen clients for social security disability benefits eligibilityAssist in applying for SSI/SSDI benefitsAct as Client Representative for social security disability applicationsAssist in screening and applying/monitoring Medicare benefitsAssist in screening and applying/monitoring for county benefits (food stamps, TANF, etc.)

Dominion Hospital

-Complete Behavioral Health Assessments with patients of all ages coming from the community, other hospitals, and emergency rooms-Determine appropriate treatment levels for patients according to results of the behavioral health assessments-Coordinate admissions and transfers of patients from other hospitals and treatment settings with social workers.

Ashburn, VA

-Complete Psychosocial Assessments with adolescent client's and their families-Create individualized treatment plans for clients according to their specific needs-Manage a caseload of 5-10 clients at the intensive outpatient level setting-Lead group, individual, and family therapy with a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral focus-Complete.

Centre Hall, PA

• Led group and individual therapy sessions with patients of all ages
• Served patients dealing with depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, addictions, and psychosis through a strength-based and recovery focused lens
• Kept accurate and up to date documentation according to standard protocols
• Participated in daily clinical treatment team in order to update all of the patients’ care providers
• Coordinated discharge plans and appointments with a range of service providers in the surrounding communities
• Provided crisis intervention on-site when necessary

Pattee/Paterno Library, University Park, PA

-Greet public who are new to the library-Answer questions from patrons about research, directions, and general information about the library-Provide patrons with reference information when requested-Act as safety marshal during emergency situations-Open and close the section of the library during morning and evening shifts

Cedar Clinic

-Managed a caseload of 3-5 clients in a weekly outpatient level setting-Prepared intake, discharge, and progress notes in a timely and accurate manner-Attended weekly individual and group supervision-Use crisis intervention skills for clients when they are in crisis

State College, Pennsylvania Area

-Provided behavioral modification for children with autism spectrum disorders at home, community, and school settings-Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients and documented results and outcomes-Assisted parents, teachers, and other adults in the clients' lives in learning behavioral modification techniques-Provided crisis intervention as.

Penn State University

Coordinated and planned Greek Ally Training ProgramAttended weekly staff meetings Designed outreach programs for students and other community groupsAssisted Student Resource Center in programmingCreated a safe space for LGBTA community

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/Mental Health Counseling

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota- Counseling honors society (Co-chair of fundraising/community service committee)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Ultimate Frisbee, LGBTA Student Resource Center Programming and Community Outreach Intern, Rainbow Roundtable.