Felesia Rodriguez, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

New York, New York

Brooklyn, New York

Queens, Ny

Facilitate after school programming for court-mandated and voluntary justice-involved youth ages 13-16, develop and implement youth programming such as art-based therapy group and mindful stretching and meditation workshop. Facilitate SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress) group, a 16-session intervention designed to address the needs of adolescents who experience chronic or acute traumaDevelop and facilitate Queens Neighborhood Youth Justice Council,… Show more Facilitate after school programming for court-mandated and voluntary justice-involved youth ages 13-16, develop and implement youth programming such as art-based therapy group and mindful stretching and meditation workshop. Facilitate SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress) group, a 16-session intervention designed to address the needs of adolescents who experience chronic or acute traumaDevelop and facilitate Queens Neighborhood Youth Justice Council, a 16-week youth-led leadership program for youth interested in social justice issues to participate in research, advocacy, and community organizing actionsProvide individual counseling, case management, and school advocacy for youth transitioning back into the community from non-secure placement facilities Engage court-mandated and voluntary justice-involved youth in individual counseling, psychoeducational afterschool programming, and/or community based mental health services through the QUEST Futures mental health initiative. Conduct trauma screening and biopsychosocial assessments, and maintain case recordsCollaborate with Family Court stakeholders including probation officers and attorneys and prepare documents to be submitted in court, such as treatment plans, compliance reports, and mental health service recommendationsPlan, coordinate, and execute community benefit projects for youth participants. Community benefit projects include youth-created mural displayed in 113th precinct and tulip bulb planting in Long Island City, NY Show less

Facilitated a National Institute on Drug Abuse funded randomized clinical trial testing the implementation, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of a couple-based HIV and drug misuse prevention intervention with drug- and justice-involved men and their partnersPerformed research assistant duties such as participant recruitment in community settings, participant retention, intake and screening, baseline and follow-up assessments, administered rapid HIV testing, and delivered STI and HIV… Show more Facilitated a National Institute on Drug Abuse funded randomized clinical trial testing the implementation, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of a couple-based HIV and drug misuse prevention intervention with drug- and justice-involved men and their partnersPerformed research assistant duties such as participant recruitment in community settings, participant retention, intake and screening, baseline and follow-up assessments, administered rapid HIV testing, and delivered STI and HIV test results Show less

Bronx, New York

Austin, Texas Area

Managed caseload of 20 middle school students meeting screening criteria for high risk of school dropoutResponsibilities included weekly individual supportive counseling and small group facilitationAssessed client's needs and strengths, created and implemented service plans with clinical supervisorEmpowered students using strengths-based approach to achieve academic and social-emotional goals through a combination of academic tutoring, educational advocacy, strengths-based… Show more Managed caseload of 20 middle school students meeting screening criteria for high risk of school dropoutResponsibilities included weekly individual supportive counseling and small group facilitationAssessed client's needs and strengths, created and implemented service plans with clinical supervisorEmpowered students using strengths-based approach to achieve academic and social-emotional goals through a combination of academic tutoring, educational advocacy, strengths-based supportive guidance, mentoring, creative arts interventions, service learning community projects and unique enrichment activities Show less

Provide leadership, direction, feedback, and support to advocates, as well as provide crisis intervention and referral services to National Dating Abuse Helpline callers.

Austin, Texas Area

Provided callers with education on dynamics of abuse, directed callers to resources, implemented the crisis intervention model on a regular basis

Austin, Texas Area

Developed and facilitated high school programming for after school clubs. Educated on nutrition and healthy lifestyle curriclum with high school students as well as healthy dating relationships with middle school aged students. Fostered mentoring relationships and improved active high school student partipation rates.

Gathered current research, analyzed relevant findings, disseminated information using webinar technology to a national audience

Master Of Social Work (Msw)

Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Ballet Folklorico Academic Honors: Deans List - Spring 2010, Honorable Mention - Fall 2011, Honorable Mention.