Provide individual and group mental health evaluation and treatment for patients with mental illness and complex trauma histories within the forensic psychiatric system. Incorporating spirituality as a therapeutic expression and sensory form to foster healing from grief and loss. Expert in somatosensory modulation approaches to treating patients with attachment and trauma issues. Program developer and coordinator of trauma informed sensory-based programs to promote self-regulation and diversion of aggressive and/or self-harm behaviors. Somatic therapy techniques to facilitate healing from trauma and promote function in everyday life. Pioneered sensory-based programs in a maximum security forensic hospital to address trauma and attachment related mental health issues. Incorporate movement, dance, verbal and nonverbal forms of expression to promote healing. Develop and lead group therapy sessions specializing in Horticulture therapy, Life Management skills, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapies, Grief & Loss groups, Alternative strategies for severe self-harm and aggressive behaviors and Culinary Nutrition OT workshops. Supervise professional clinical staff and therapy programs.

-PRN/Per diem OT providing assessments, intervention and discharge planning for older adults in sub-acute rehabilitation settings

-Evaluating persons with neurological and psychological impairments resulting specifically from traumatic brain injuries in an outpatient clinical setting -Providing outpatient group and individual occupational therapy rehabilitation services for community reintegration -Developing group therapy-based interventions for adults with brain injuries focusing on life-skills

-Evaluated persons in an adult/older-adult rehab setting with various clinical diagnoses and medical acuity for OT services-Developed interventions to promote health, function and safety during daily living tasks-Adapted equipment and tools to promote independence in daily living for people with disabilities -Collaborated with DME vendors in ordering appropriate and medically necessary equipment -Educated and trained persons and families on the safe and proper use of DME and orthotics during functional tasks

OT initial evaluation, treatment planning, discharge planning, per inpatient rehab guidelines. Home evaluation and recommendations for SCI patient. Provided client-centered treatments for patients with a variety of diagnoses, ranging from ages 17-96 years of age. Received a comprehensive rehabilitation background in cognitive (including visual perception), neuromuscular, cardiac and orthopedic conditions.