Sandra Clark Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Greater New York City Area

Managed implementation of SAMHSA grant at two drop-in centers with onsite evidenced based tailored therapy to address trauma, substance use and mental health. Launched and managed support groups tailored to homeless youth facing trauma, mental health and substance use disorders.Trained and supervised case managers/youth advocates in assessments and interventions tailored to substance use and mental health.Provided ongoing assessments for services for homeless youth… Show more Managed implementation of SAMHSA grant at two drop-in centers with onsite evidenced based tailored therapy to address trauma, substance use and mental health. Launched and managed support groups tailored to homeless youth facing trauma, mental health and substance use disorders.Trained and supervised case managers/youth advocates in assessments and interventions tailored to substance use and mental health.Provided ongoing assessments for services for homeless youth dealing with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorder.Maintained case records and bi-annual reporting and documentation for funder. Assessed youth eligibility for certain programs including: supportive housing, supportive income (SSIS/SSD, Medicaid, Food Stamps, SNAP), healthcare, vocational/educational resources, and sexualhealth (HIV/STI screening and hepatitis care).Assisted with application process and advocated for supportive and permanent housing. Coordinated services to assist youth with referrals to treatment for substance use and mental health care.Worked in collaboration with other program leadership on all staff training to ensure ongoing staff development and skill enhancement.Collaborated with Safe Horizons Counseling Center to monitor and evaluate the implementation of Evidenced Based Treatment (EBT) called Seeking Safety. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Senior counselor responsible for meetings and treatment of individuals with chemical dependence. Oversaw progress and completed compliance paperwork for a total caseload of 35-40 clients.Developed and created an 8 week nutrition curriculum and psycho-educational groups for individuals, educating participants on how healthy nutrition can reinforce sobriety in their recovery.Supervised the adolescent program, CASES and TASC clients, as well as provided court letters and progress… Show more Senior counselor responsible for meetings and treatment of individuals with chemical dependence. Oversaw progress and completed compliance paperwork for a total caseload of 35-40 clients.Developed and created an 8 week nutrition curriculum and psycho-educational groups for individuals, educating participants on how healthy nutrition can reinforce sobriety in their recovery.Supervised the adolescent program, CASES and TASC clients, as well as provided court letters and progress reports on each participant. Executed training for interns and evaluate their performance.Completed DWI assessments and determined the substance use disorder and treatment needs. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Oversaw case management and drop in center for runaway and homeless youth ages 13-24 years old and young injection users in need of crisis support services.Supervised case managers on a weekly basis and tracked stats and case notes linked to case managers deliverables.Facilitated and co- facilitated weekly meetings to address new intakes, special cases, entitlements and benefits as well as provide clinical recommendations and interventions for youth at the drop in… Show more Oversaw case management and drop in center for runaway and homeless youth ages 13-24 years old and young injection users in need of crisis support services.Supervised case managers on a weekly basis and tracked stats and case notes linked to case managers deliverables.Facilitated and co- facilitated weekly meetings to address new intakes, special cases, entitlements and benefits as well as provide clinical recommendations and interventions for youth at the drop in center.Supported and oversaw walkabout outreach team and conducted syringe exchange and overdose prevention trainings as needed. Collaborated on coordination of care connecting youth to services and benefits. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Facilitated psycho-educational groups and individual counseling on treatment adherence for HIV positive individuals. Explored barriers to medication adherence and provided intervention based counseling as a tool to promote optimal health and meet clients needs.

Greater New York City Area

Provided education on harm reduction strategies and sexual health; doing outreach in various at-risk communities in Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Conducted HIV, hepatitis C and STD testing and provided individual/group counseling and referrals.Conducted overdose prevention trainings; demonstrated how to use Narcan kits as per intervention to reduce the risk of fatal outcome of injection use.

Greater New York City Area

Completed data entry and updated patient profiles in the database. Assisted with methadone maintenance program. Responsible for toxicology reports.

Oslo Area, Norway

Counseled patients with complex difficulties such as behavior or drug related issues. Collaborated with medical specialists and family members of patients for optimized progression in treatment plan. Followed-up on over 30 patients receiving methadone/suboxone treatment and completed reports on their progress.

Oslo Area, Norway

Responsible for teaching healthy cooking and nutrition practices. Organized and managed hiking trips, field-trips, and swimming activities. Worked with children and teenagers at risk due to facing challenges such as behavioral problems, autism and physical and/or mental disabilities.

Master'S Degree, Clinical Mental Health

Master’S Degree, Education

Masters of Arts in Education: Specialization in Emotional and Behavioral Problems •Validated by Globe Language Services: Master’s.

Bachelor’S Degree, Education

Sociology

Studied Sociology: Comparative Perspectives on Equality and Welfare in the US and European Societies. Research Project: Autism