I am the school psychologist for the Therapeutic Intervention Program (TIP).

Responsible for all psychological testing for grades K-8 including initial evaluations and reevaluations. Coordinate, supervise, and facilitate all IEP meetings. Manage complex Special Education cases, supervise all SPED personnel, and facilitate weekly SPED meetings. Provide individual and group counseling for children and adolescents. Collaborate and consult with families, outside providers, and sending districts. Participate as a Crisis team member developing the district crisis plan… Show more Responsible for all psychological testing for grades K-8 including initial evaluations and reevaluations. Coordinate, supervise, and facilitate all IEP meetings. Manage complex Special Education cases, supervise all SPED personnel, and facilitate weekly SPED meetings. Provide individual and group counseling for children and adolescents. Collaborate and consult with families, outside providers, and sending districts. Participate as a Crisis team member developing the district crisis plan, training staff and families in ALICE, and responding and intervening to a large variety of school emergencies and behavioral issues. Engage in the Data and Accountability Team to help secure Charter School renewal, ensure appropriate DDMs, and to better utilize data to implement appropriate services within the classrooms. Participate as a member of the Health and Wellness Committee to ensure the wellbeing of the school community. Participate in monthly trainings from Massachusetts Charter Public School Association’s Building Capacity to Serve All Students- Including Students with High Needs – Model Demonstration School program in which, as a team leader, I am learning how to implement FBAS, BIPs, and Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems. Participate in weekly Administrative Meeting, Curriculum Meeting, and Collaboration Team meetings. Manage Summer School, Circuit Breaker, and Mid-Cycle Review. Write and manage grants for the Special Education Department. Show less

Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and family clients. Work three days a week in the Lawrence Public School system offering individual and family therapy, case consultation, IEP support, and collaboration of community providers for students ranging from 1st-12th grade. Provide effective psychotherapeutic interventions and develop appropriate collaborative treatment plans within an outpatient treatment setting to clients presenting a range of… Show more Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and family clients. Work three days a week in the Lawrence Public School system offering individual and family therapy, case consultation, IEP support, and collaboration of community providers for students ranging from 1st-12th grade. Provide effective psychotherapeutic interventions and develop appropriate collaborative treatment plans within an outpatient treatment setting to clients presenting a range of significant psychological problems. Developed and facilitate a parenting group and a social skills group for children ranging from ages 7-12. Serve as a liaison between Lahey Health Behavioral Services and Lawrence Public Schools including attending the Agency Partnership Advisory Network (APAN) meetings. Facilitate a grant funded Strengthening Families Program social skills group for middle school students. Participate in weekly DBT consultation team, Critical Risk Team, individual supervision, and team meetings for clinical rounds, administrative tasks, and didactic trainings. Show less

*Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and family clients. Many cases involve consultation and coordination with community services, including DHS, attorneys, gang prevention programs, and schools. Work one day a week treating mental health issues of clients within an underserved elementary school. Develop appropriate collaborative treatment plans and provided effective psychotherapeutic interventions within an outpatient treatment setting to clients… Show more *Provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and family clients. Many cases involve consultation and coordination with community services, including DHS, attorneys, gang prevention programs, and schools. Work one day a week treating mental health issues of clients within an underserved elementary school. Develop appropriate collaborative treatment plans and provided effective psychotherapeutic interventions within an outpatient treatment setting to clients presenting a range of significant psychological problems. Developed and co-facilitate a caregiver's support group for caregivers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Developed and co-facilitate a lunch group for elementary school children struggling with deficient social skills. Perform psychological assessments that include projective and personality measures. Participate weekly in group supervision and professional seminars. Attend weekly team meetings for didactic training and administrative tasks. Obtain weekly individual supervision.Supervisor: Charles Harrison, PhD and Jeni Felker, PsyD Show less

Developed individualized intervention plans with each family to meet the needs of children with Autism. Respected the family's values and preferences while enhancing the training the child received through his or her IEP. Promoted self-care development, language facilitation, behavior intervention, social skills building, and community skills. Observed family interactions, environmental challenges, and noted how well the child is able to function within the family. Participated in school… Show more Developed individualized intervention plans with each family to meet the needs of children with Autism. Respected the family's values and preferences while enhancing the training the child received through his or her IEP. Promoted self-care development, language facilitation, behavior intervention, social skills building, and community skills. Observed family interactions, environmental challenges, and noted how well the child is able to function within the family. Participated in school visits, teacher contacts, team meetings, consultations, and supervision meetings. Developed written plans and progress reports. Assisted in the development of resources and best practice ideas to assist other trainers in their work. Show less

*Provided short and long-term therapy to children and adults. Co-facilitated multiple groups including DBT, social skills, and Solutions for Wellness. Responsible for development and implementation of an adolescent DBT group. Participated in weekly Critical Risk Team to assess complex and critical clients and discuss ethical dilemmas. Attended weekly team meeting for didactic training and administrative tasks. Participated in weekly DBT consult team and group supervision. Supervisor-Dr… Show more *Provided short and long-term therapy to children and adults. Co-facilitated multiple groups including DBT, social skills, and Solutions for Wellness. Responsible for development and implementation of an adolescent DBT group. Participated in weekly Critical Risk Team to assess complex and critical clients and discuss ethical dilemmas. Attended weekly team meeting for didactic training and administrative tasks. Participated in weekly DBT consult team and group supervision. Supervisor-Dr. Cheryl Puerling, PsyD Show less

Adolescent and Adult Inpatient Unit*Administered psychological evaluations on an admission inpatient unit within an acute psychiatric facility. Participated in daily multidisciplinary team and consultation meeting, performed case management, and organized discharge plans. Counseled individual clients ages 15 and older and collaborated with outside services to coordinate a successful discharge. Conducted family meetings and coordinated treatment among various services. Supervisors-Cliff… Show more Adolescent and Adult Inpatient Unit*Administered psychological evaluations on an admission inpatient unit within an acute psychiatric facility. Participated in daily multidisciplinary team and consultation meeting, performed case management, and organized discharge plans. Counseled individual clients ages 15 and older and collaborated with outside services to coordinate a successful discharge. Conducted family meetings and coordinated treatment among various services. Supervisors-Cliff Dempster, PhD; Tom Nicoletta, MA; and Joe Brancato, MA Show less

Performed in-home services for preschool children with Autism Spectrum disorder. Implemented individualized programs including discrete trials, sensory integration, and a variety of behavior modification techniques. Co-facilitated a social skills group for five preschool children. Promoted positive interactions among children and create structure in a social environment. Provided parent training to parents of preschoolers with autism. Developed communication books, social stories, and help… Show more Performed in-home services for preschool children with Autism Spectrum disorder. Implemented individualized programs including discrete trials, sensory integration, and a variety of behavior modification techniques. Co-facilitated a social skills group for five preschool children. Promoted positive interactions among children and create structure in a social environment. Provided parent training to parents of preschoolers with autism. Developed communication books, social stories, and help modify the transition from school to home. Supervisor- Becky Roberts, ABA specialist. Show less

Developmental Disability Unit *Assisted with the daily functions of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and psychological disorders on a locked inpatient psychiatric unit. Guided patients through individual behavior support plans and assist nonverbal patients with other means of communication. Collaborated with staff to reduce patient aggression and outbursts while encouraging the development of social skills to help advance patients to residential… Show more Developmental Disability Unit *Assisted with the daily functions of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and psychological disorders on a locked inpatient psychiatric unit. Guided patients through individual behavior support plans and assist nonverbal patients with other means of communication. Collaborated with staff to reduce patient aggression and outbursts while encouraging the development of social skills to help advance patients to residential programs.Supervisors— Patti Shea PsyD; Joseph Ricciardi PsyD Show less

Children's Intervention Program* Carried a full and varied load of therapy cases consisting of children between the ages of 3 and 18. Co-facilitated two social skills groups for boys diagnosed with Asperger's disorder. Performed psychological assessments that included projective and personality measures. Provided family and parent therapy as clinically needed for clients. Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss administrative tasks, consult as a team, and coordinate case management.… Show more Children's Intervention Program* Carried a full and varied load of therapy cases consisting of children between the ages of 3 and 18. Co-facilitated two social skills groups for boys diagnosed with Asperger's disorder. Performed psychological assessments that included projective and personality measures. Provided family and parent therapy as clinically needed for clients. Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss administrative tasks, consult as a team, and coordinate case management. Attended the biweekly Asperger's consultation meeting to enrich the social skills group. Participated in biweekly psychologist meetings to collaborate on psychological testing, ethical concerns, and administrative tasks.Supervisor— Dr. Cassie Yackley and Dr. Amy Stultz Show less

*Implemented individual child psychotherapy with children between the ages of 9 and 14. Facilitated a social skills group for girls presenting with a variety of diagnoses including Asperger's disorder, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. Performed cognitive and projective assessments to evaluate students' educational needs. Participated in weekly Special Education meetings to present test findings and determine appropriate and individualized interventions. Attended weekly counseling… Show more *Implemented individual child psychotherapy with children between the ages of 9 and 14. Facilitated a social skills group for girls presenting with a variety of diagnoses including Asperger's disorder, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. Performed cognitive and projective assessments to evaluate students' educational needs. Participated in weekly Special Education meetings to present test findings and determine appropriate and individualized interventions. Attended weekly counseling meetings with the principal, vice principal, guidance counselors, nurse, and psychologist to discuss administrative tasks and weekly events. Participated in a weekly seminar and received group supervision from five staff psychologists. Supervisor- Dr. Steve Liljegren, PhD Show less