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Baltimore, MD, US

Baltimore, MD

Maryland, United States

• Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism
• Oversaw participant scheduling, data collection, and sharing with collaborating centers for over 2,000 subjects.
• Conducted semi-structured diagnostic interviews with research participants.
• Prepared clinical summaries for diagnosis.
• Created monthly budget and productivity reports.
• Analyzed data from the National Death Index.

San Diego, California, United States

• Provided weekly individual and family therapy to a caseload of 6 clients utilizing CBT, TF-CBT, AIM-HI, PMT, ERP, and DBT interventions.
• Conducted intake interviews, developed treatment plans, monitored goals, and terminated with clients via telehealth and in-person sessions.
• Completed behavioral health assessments, mental status exams, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record Cerner and EPIC.

• Developed and facilitated 4-8 hour team building programs for groups of 5-75 people on a multi-element 55’ high ropes course.
• Facilitated diverse groups including underserved youth, veterans and Wounded Warriors, anti-bullying programs, teen leadership programs, interfaith teens from Israel and Palestine, college students, non-profits, and.
• Coached groups through problems solving activities and mentally challenging situations and debriefed experiences to foster interpersonal growth.

La Jolla

• Coordinated over 200 programs per year, as well as meetings, interviews, and staff assignments.
• Developed and implemented new workflow processes, staff trainings, and safety procedures.
• Recruited, trained, and managed over 50 employees.
• Created custom programs for clients using a needs assessment to meet their team-building goals.

La Jolla, CA

• Telecare Vida ACT
• Provided intensive case management to justice involved members with SMI at risk of homelessness as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Conducted intake interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, mental status exams, and individual therapy sessions with members.
• Case note documenting in Cerner, San Diego Country jail clearance.
• Provided COVID-19 screening, temperature recording, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) education for members.

Greater San Diego Area

• Connected clients to multiple service agencies, including recovery, health, housing, transportation, education, prenatal care and other needed resources
• Provided trauma-informed, participant-centered, goal-oriented services to clients with acceptance and unconditional positive regard.
• Advocated for clients with providers including medical, juvenile court, probation and other community service providers.
• Linked clients to the Prenatal Care Network and Cal-WORKS.
• Empowered clients by promoting ownership and life planning.
• Supported clients through home, treatment site or community visits and goal planning.

The Preemie Kindergarten Study - Brain and Early Experiences (BEE) Lab

• Pediatric Longitudinal Imaging, Neurocognition, and Genetics Study (PLING)
• Administered neuropsychological tests to children and encouraged them using a token economy.
• Supervised, facilitated drop-off and pick up, and engaged children in activities during an 8-hour, 2-day brain research camp.
• Coached children aged 4 - 11 years old through MRI scanning.
• Collected biometric data including height, weight, and saliva sample for genetic analysis.
• Collaborated with parents to explain study objectives and obtain informed consent.

• Planned and guided 1 to 9 day outdoor expeditions for groups of 4-50 college students and the public.
• Led a 3-person guide team and mentored staff in hard and soft skill development.
• Instructed workshops in hard and soft skills including emergency procedures, leadership development, group management, rock climbing anchor building, propane-jet stove maintenance, wilderness navigation, sea kayaking.
• Served as an expedition medic in the U.S. and Mexico with a Wilderness First Responder certification.

Adolescent Brain Imaging Project

• Assisted with graduate research on the zinc finger protein motif.
• Preformed titrations, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and sonication.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Clinical/Medical Social Work

B.S., Psychology Of Neuroscience And Behavior, Theatre Minor