Lisa Polisano, M.A., Mft, Pps, Cwa Email & Phone Number

Glendale, CA

-Provide counseling services to children diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance, autism and mild mental retardation in an NPS school setting. -Attend and actively participate in I.E.P. meetings to ensure student progress and overall success.-Recorded all clinical documentation (progress notes, I.E.P.-present levels of performance and goals) in a.

20700 Ventura Blvd. Suite 228, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice providing counseling and therapy in-home and in my office to children, teens, young adults and families. Although I see younger children in my practice, my speciality is working with teens/young adults and their families. I treat a myriad of clinical issues while using a highly personalized and.

Canoga Park

-Observed PSA counselor's role-Utilized FOCUS and MISIS to track at-risk student's attendance-Individually counseled students with regard to attendance related issues-Conducted home visits and participated in SART meetings

Canoga Park

-Counseled students individually and in small groups-Provided academic advisement to 9th grades students on D & F list-Assisted 9th graders with their Four Year Graduation Plan-Observed IEP's, SSPT, and 504 meetings and participated in individual conferences with students and parents-Assisted Supervisor with developing and running Freshman Success groups

Woodland Hills

-Counseled students individually and in groups and learned how to navigate and input informationinto Misis. -Provided academic advisement to 6-8th graders and assisted students with accessing Schoology tohelp monitor their academics (i.e., class assignments, homework, grades).-Assisted with various school events such as School Clubs Day and Medieval.

Calabasas

-Maintained a small caseload and counseled these students individually.-Provided academic advisement to 6th-8th graders.-Consulted and collaborated with teachers and parents.-Observed IEP's and attended weekly meetings with counseling team.

Camarillo, CA

Conducted higher level mental health assessments to at-risk children, adolescents and young adults to determine danger to self/others telephonically and in the field.-Wrote 5585/5150 holds. -Developed Safety Contracts and Family Safety/Crisis Plans.-Provided 30 day proactive, in-home services which included case management, crisis intervention, collateral.

Van Nuys, CA

-Provided intensive (24/7 and mostly, in-home and at school) services to children (ages 3-18) at risk of being placed outside of the home. -Conducted clinical assessments, diagnostic services, direct mental health services, medical evaluation and support with on-staff psychiatrist, crisis intervention, safety planning, chemical dependency.

Sun Valley, CA

-Taught combination 2/3, 4/5 and straight 4th and 5th grades in a self contained classroom. Facilitator of constructivist learning, lesson plans were standards based, integrated all academic subjects and taught to different modalities, learning styles and ELL (English Language Learners) levels, and included authentic and self-assessment rubrics.

School Counseling Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Child Welfare And Attendance Credential

Master Of Arts (Ma), Counseling Psychology

Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Crosscultural, Language & Academic Development Emphasis, Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Liberal Studies, Minor In Psychology