Stefán Young, Ma, Lgpc, Ncc Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

Henrico County, Virginia, United States

Direct case management for the Child Care program, processing applications and completing interviews and assessments to determine approval for the program assistance. Enhanced case management & support to families addressing personal/family problems, financial challenges, employment issues and other issues and barriers to self-sufficiency, often working in partnership with VIEW case managers.Ongoing oversight through re-assessment and case closure. Payment authorization to vendors, initiating purchase orders and completing data entry for service authorization. Program compliance, making fraud referrals as needed. Consumer education regarding quality childcare, assists families locate subsidy vendors and inspection reports for subsidy vendors in their area. Emergency shelter duty as required in state and local policy, at the direction of the County Manager.

Conduct thorough psychological assessments, treatment plans, and smart goals. Utilize evidenced-based therapeutic services who present with varying symptoms, to include substance abuse.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Fostering a holistic environment that allows clients to reach their better selves by focusing on the integration of the mind, body, and spirit while reinforcing free will, self-efficiency, and self-actualization. Practicing more of an eclectic style of therapy, simultaneously utilizing cognitive-behavioral theory, person-centered theory, and psychodynamic theory, while integrating skills and activities from other theories on a client by client basis. Fostering a safe and non-judgmental space that allows for clients to transform the therapy room into a creative outlet that will assist them with growth and healing. Areas of interest include working with children and adolescents who display behavioral needs and symptoms of trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety; along with adults who struggle with anxiety and depression, clients who struggle with effectively communicating with others, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Assisting minority men to break down the barriers of being socialized in an environment that lacked the fostering of emotional security while assisting them to identify the role of hyper-masculinity and racial identity in their lives.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided clinical therapeutic services to children, adults, and families who struggled struggle with mental health issues under the supervision of a LICSW. Engaged clients through talk-therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy to manage childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues with positive communication. Implemented therapeutic skills and techniques by utilizing counseling theories and practices. Provided therapeutic case management to clients in need of resources within the community. Assisted clients with identifying how to become their better selves.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Assessed the needs of the family and child while providing mental health and therapeutic interventions to caregivers who had a missing child, had recovered a missing child, had been reunited with a missing child or a child who had been sexually exploited. Provided routine clearinghouse assistance (RCA) to the multiple helping professions that could be involved in a missing or sexually exploited child case. Provided support to caregivers and children that contacted NCMEC with reports and concerns about their case and safety. Researched and liaised with appropriate victim service agencies, mental health providers or crime victim resources who served the needs of NCMEC families. Ensured data was accurate and updated and resources were ready to serve families in need. Worked on a team available after-hours and weekends to respond to critical/urgent cases. Served as a critical thinker and reviewed current procedures while working within a framework to help develop new work processes. Promoted and exhibited loyalty to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the cause of protecting children worldwide. Promoted a professional image. Communicated with co-workers, management, law enforcement officials, service providers, survivors and others in a courteous and professional manner. Conformed with and abided by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

Effectively managed and supported advocates during crisis situations, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. Reviewed and coordinated urgent responses for human trafficking cases both domestically and internationally. Developed and updated response protocols focused on trauma-informed care, liaised with federal law enforcement, and collaborated with service providers in the anti-trafficking sector.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided victim centered crisis response to victims of human trafficking and labor exploitation and their families. Assisted foreign nationals with immigration concerns, liaised with national network of law enforcement professionals and serviced providers to ensure victims were provided with needed resources. Strategized responses to phone, email, and online tips, crisis contacts, requests for referrals, and requests for training and technical assistance, using relevant protocols and databases. Input and maintained clear, concise, and accurate case notes and data gathered from speaking with victims and their families.

Virginia

Provided clinical therapeutic services to children, adults, and families who struggle with mental health issues under the supervision of a LPC. Engaged clients through talk-therapy and play therapy to manage childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues with positive communication needed to build and maintain healthy bonds. Learned to implement therapeutic skills and techniques by utilizing counseling theories and practices. Assisted clients with identifying how to become their better selves.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided clinical therapeutic services to adults who struggle with mild mental health diagnoses under the supervision of a LPC. Engaged clients through talk-therapy to manage childhood trauma, depression, and anxiety. Learned to implement therapeutic skills and techniques by utilizing counseling theories and practices. Assisted clients with identifying how to become their better selves.

Alexandria, Va

Assisted students with carrying out lesson plans/activities. Assisted the Special Education teacher with creating teaching materials. Assisted students with physical tasks such as, using the bathroom, handwashing, and daily living. Collected and provides information/data regarding student progress, daily living, etc. Followed established policies when carrying out behavioral strategies, including crises intervention. Established and maintains appropriate interaction with students, at all times. Assisted with classroom maintenance, while creating an environment that is conducive to student success. Carried out behavioral programming within the classroom and community, in accordance with student’s IEP.

Richmond, Virginia

Served as lead counselor in absence of supervisor. Worked in inner city schools, providing counseling support to insure youth succeed educationally and behaviorally. Provided support and guidance for emotional, social, safety, housing, medical and health, educational, vocational and legal needs. Conducted intake interviews and generates necessary paperwork for enrollment. Worked with Clinician and Compliance Coordinator to create Individualized Service Plans and to insure consistency of work for each client. Monitored and adapt goals, strategies and objectives for Individualized Service Plans for each adolescent as needed. Established relationships and builds rapport with adolescents and parents/families to build trust and provide necessary services. Provided crises management and therapeutic interventions for individuals and their families, and any other rehabilitative supports to prevent the need for more restrictive services to clients and their family members. Documented services to include creating and maintaining daily case records and discharge records. Monitored terms that each client is receiving services and notify referral source at the agency to gain approval from Medicaid for extended services as necessary.

Richmond, Virginia

Served as lead counselor, helping to provide on the job training to newly hired counselors. Provided counseling and support to address the identified needs of adolescents in both the public school and in-home settings. Established boundaries for children, including positive and negative behavior responses. Utilized diverse interventions and counseling methods to model coping skills. Collaborated with parents, guardians and educational personnel on interventions. Assisted youth in developing life skills to handle daily and complex situations. Lead activities for youth groups to provide positive experiences. Responded to youth and family questions and provide information on goals. Assessed youth conditions and make treatment recommendations. Modeled positive behaviors.

Provided support to the patient care teams and attending to the needs of patients. Transported patients to and from testing areas and other needed units of the hospital. Transported various items throughout the facility. Worked as the lead transporter when the supervisors were not in the office.

Interned and volunteered, learning to improve on skills to coach and counsel delinquent at-risk youth and their families. Facilitated group sessions with young adults who received alcohol and possession charges from the local police department, while reiterating and modeling appropriate behaviors. Prepares and maintained case records, conducted youth assessments, administered drug tests, and learned the proper skills needed to remain calm under stressful situations while providing unconditional care.

Cooked and prepared food for customers. Maintained a clean work environment. Trained new employees while helping to maintain a customer friendly environment.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Tutored inner-city middle school students while instilling in them the knowledge needed to effectively utilize skills and mechanisms to increase reading and comprehension levels. Provided assistance to school administration and assigned teachers as needed.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Worked on a team of trained professionals to score exceptional education state standardized tests for Richmond City Public Schools.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Specialization In Children And Adolescence

Activities and Societies: Northwestern University Student Representative, Northwestern University Student Ambassador

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology , Minor In History

Activities and Societies: WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador, WVU Psychology Club Vice President and Career.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Peer Support Mentor