Elyse S. Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Virginia, United States

I am part of the Cultural Competency Committee. We strive to ensure that the agency creates a welcoming environment for all people. • Assist individuals in finding appropriate resources in their area• Collaborate with other team members and act as a brain injury specialist for individuals to confirm all needs are met• Audit charts and ensure paperwork is up-to-date and meets CARF standards• Complete Individual Service Plans with the individual to provide client-focused care• Contact individuals monthly via phone, in person, or via Zoom to provide case management services• Coordinate with community organizations and complete outreach presentations to provide more information on services provided by Brain Injury Services• Partner with outside agencies to present groups to Brain Injury Services clients on various topics, such as housing, financial resources, and improving balance• Aide clients in applying for government assistance programs, Social Security, and other benefits

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

I was part of the LGBTQIA+ Committee, which worked towards implementing policies and procedures that were inclusive of all employees and individuals receiving services• Completed Needs Assessment Tools to determine level of care for individuals in program and how best to assist consumers enrolled in program• Assisted individuals in finding relevant resources in their area• Contacted participants and their family members monthly to ensure needs are met• Followed best and evidence-based practices set by the Area Agency on Aging • Trained new hires on protocols and best practices• Oversaw team members to ensure quality of care is provided to consumers• Fielded questions and concerns from all team members regarding caseloads

Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States

• Supervised center as a whole• Scheduled, confirmed, and hosted birthday parties• Redirected children’s behaviors as needed• Performed daily cleaning duties• Oversaw instructors on duty to ensure that staff was on task• Resolved customer complaints within a timely manner

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided one-on-one counseling sessions twice a week for females ages14-19 in an inpatient setting• Facilitated daily drug & alcohol groups to assigned caseload• Completed documentation in a timely fashion in accordance with CARF and DHS standards• Assisted clients in creating Relapse Prevention Plans and find resources in their area, such as therapy providers and NA/AA meetings• Attended weekly consultations with psychiatrist and mental health therapists to provide continuity of care• Encouraged clients to complete program successfully and follow guidelines set by Probation Officer or CYF Case Worker

Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States

I was part of the LGBTQIA+ Committee, which worked towards implementing policies and procedures that were inclusive of all employees and individuals receiving services• Supported individuals with persistent and severe mental illness in finding resources within their communities• Provided outreach to individuals in mental health recovery• Advocated for individuals to receive the most appropriate and beneficial mental health and medical services• Administered strength based assessments to identify strengths and needs of individual served• Developed service plans with individual that utilized their strengths to target deficit areas identified by assessment• Consulted with treatment team members to ensure individual’s needs were being met

New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided mobile therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 21• Offered consultation to family members and developed and implemented programming to target specific deficits or behaviors• Facilitated group Therapeutic Staff Support supervision• Provided individual supervision for Therapeutic Staff Support assigned to cases• Wrote and edited individual treatment plans to ensure goals were appropriate and targeted specific behaviors• Collected and analyzed data to monitor individual’s progress• Completed Functional Behavioral Assessments as prescribed by the evaluators• Helped individuals reach their treatment goals through one-on-one therapy sessions focused on transferring skills to individuals and family members

Master Of Science - Ms, Professional Counseling, 3.95

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, 3.87

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant (2 yrs) Dance Team (2 yrs)