Marybeth Razza Email & Phone Number

Louisiana, United States

Assist with behavioral intervention design, progress monitoring, data review, and decision making regarding appropriate next steps for students with emotional or behavioral challenges. Conduct assessments, provide direct services to students with IEPs, consult with teachers and staff regarding interventions. Expand knowledge of developmental disabilities and familiarize self with medical conditions related to students with special needs.

Devise written policies to enhance program development and ensure cohesive practices and procedures among staff. Responsible for supervision, clinical training and professional development of the team. Sustain relationships with service providers and seek out new resources and services to benefit clients. Oversee selection and use of evidence-based screening and assessment tools. Attend parish-wide collaborative meetings involving legislation, advocacy and networking. Conduct multi-agency meetings and presentations.

Engaged youths referred with delinquency charges and their caretakers in action-orientated, solution-focused treatment planning with the intent of fostering meaningful behavioral change. Weekly tasks included orientation, screening, assessment, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, report and record keeping, and consultation/collaboration with other professionals in regards to client services. Provided individual, family and group interventions. Developed curriculum for group therapies. Led interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Served as a field supervisor for graduate level students. Responsible for instructing, teaching and evaluating performance. Dedicated time weekly for individual and group supervision. Familiarized self with university’s curriculum and supplied additional learning materials. Completed required reporting and documentation.

Served participants ages 16-24 in a job readiness program by providing individual and group counseling, intervening with crisis de-escalation, and teaching “Life Skills” lessons in classroom setting. Modified and implemented program curriculum and developed relationships with community partners to augment participant learning.

-Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for incoming and returning clients-Served as liaison for clients in areas of housing, health, financial assistance, and crisis management-Outreach to the cultural community of New Orleans

-Maintain inventory and order supplies and products-Organize specials events and private parties-Create employee schedule-Provide customer service

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Club Soccer, Dean's List

Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi

Education record

Activities and Societies: Key Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Multicultural Club, Varsity Soccer