The Dragonfly Harbor, Inc is a non-profit that works with victims of human trafficking from rescue to reintegration.

I work with adolescent girls ages 11-17. Most have a history of trauma and frequent psychiatric hospitalizations. I utilize interventions such as individual, group, and family therapy to help them process their trauma and increase their capacity to successfully function. I work closely with other therapists, families, and various agencies to coordinate appropriate care for my clients.

Job Description: Provide therapy and support for both juveniles and adults who are struggling with addictionExperience and Responsibilities:• Counsel adolescents and adults through both individual and group therapy sessions• Advocate both legally and educationally for clients• Promote client sobriety by educating clients on topics such as relapse prevention, trigger identification, stress management, defense mechanisms, anger management, building healthy support systems, and refusal techniques• Document therapy sessions and communications in both written and electronic form for uploading on the DCCM Supreme Court Server• Collaborate with various state, private, and non-profit agencies to provide services and resources to clients as needed including, but not limited to, DCFS, CASA, FINS, Salvation Army, and Volunteers of America. • Assist in client admission to rehab facilities and halfway houses when more extensive treatment is required• Create and maintain treatment plans for clients within my caseload to ensure therapeutic goals are reached

Worked with adults and teens; provided individual and group therapy to clients with substance abuse/chemical dependency

Job Description:Provide therapy and support for children with mental illness and/or behavioral issues requiring inpatient treatmentExperience and Responsibilities: • Provide therapeutic interventions, including group therapy, focused on behavior modification, social skills, relationship building, and cognitive therapy to children ages 5-12 with varying diagnoses, backgrounds, illnesses, and special needs• Provide treatment information, support, and education to families via family therapy sessions• Educate families on effective discipline and limit setting regarding patient behavior• Work as a part of a therapeutic treatment team which includes therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, educational staff, and other various interventionists to ensure the overall care and wellness of the patient• Create and maintain treatment plans to ensure therapeutic goals are reached• Coordinate aftercare and resources to ensure medication compliance and continued recovery for patients discharging from inpatient care• Collaborate with various state, private, and non-profit agencies to provide services and resources to patients as needed, including, but not limited to, DCFS, CASA, FINS, Salvation Army, and Volunteers of America. • Document all therapy sessions and client communication thoroughly through detailed progress notes• Participate in discharge procedures by explaining forms, diagnoses, and medications, as well as emphasizing the importance of medication compliance, prevention, and safety

Counselor Intern on the Children's Unit; treatment planning, discharge planning, group counseling, family counseling

Used behavior modification techniques to help at-risk children; provided individual counseling to children at various schools around the parish; conducted a social skills group with children at the Youth Rescue Center

• Provided technical support for Learning Management Systems (LMS) as a system administrator • Mentored and trained faculty to utilize instructional technology equipment• Facilitated video conferences and trained others to do the same• Assisted faculty and staff by taking support calls, troubleshooting LMS problems, and creating solutions• Maintained faculty satisfaction by establishing faculty relationships and providing timely follow-up• Conducted individual training and assisted with group training for faculty needing face to face assistance using LMS • Helped to maintain and update technology equipment and software in classrooms