- Co-facilitated psychotherapy groups in the agency’s mental health-intensive outpatient program, with the objective of stabilization, crisis prevention, and risk monitoring. Conducted psychoeducational group sessions covering a variety of mental health topics, including CBT and DBT theories. Participated with an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, RNs, therapists, and case managers.- Performed and documented biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.- Provided individual counseling for clients to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and other behavioral problems.

- Applied a strengths-based, wraparound approach to help children and their families during mental health crises. - Facilitated in-home family meetings with professional and informal family supports for treatment planning and achievement of client-defined goals.- Collaborated with the MHAC of Ocean County in community resource development, particularly in advancing school curricula to increase mental health awareness.

Facilitated students’ learning and development of positive social, behavioral, and academic skills as a classroom and special education teacher in various grades.