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New York, United States

• Conduct the intake process to obtain information relevant to formulating a psychosocial evaluation and initial treatment plan
• Provide individual, crisis, couples, and family psychotherapy to a caseload of over 30 patients ages 12 through end of life
• Implement treatment plans by providing psychotherapy interventions and concrete services such as complex care management, crisis intervention services, and referrals to outside agencies/providers
• Utilize data from evidence-based tools such as the PHQ9, GAD7, CSSRS, etc. to drive clinical interventions
• Confer and consult with members of the treatment team, implementing a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Maintain appropriate case records on the EHR and prepares other letters and reports as required

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Utilize evidence-based interventions to conduct individual and group therapy sessions with adults, children, and families in person or via telehealth
• Develop and implement goal-oriented treatment plans
• Complete documentation on time and in compliance with program and state regulations
• Ensure all clinical notes and client information are accurate within current EHR system
• Provide conflict resolution and crisis intervention when needed
• Engage in weekly group and individual clinical supervision to support professional development

New York, New York, United States

• Facilitated psychoeducation and group therapy for over 116 individuals with serious mental illness
• Encouraged clients to manage symptoms and attain goals through activity and verbal therapy
• Advocated for clients and reduce stigma through local research and networking under the NYS Office of Mental Health
• Strengthened clients' adherence to medication and implemented crisis intervention
• Provided case management services and consult with other mental health professionals
• Applied CBT skills and Psychodynamic approaches to the client's therapeutic process

Connecticut, United States

• Taught the BusinessKids CT online curriculum to children and teens both locally and internationally
• Planned and executed social media content, promotional events, and fundraisers
• Adapted a psychologist-developed business curriculum that focused on building social-emotional learning skills

New York, New York

• Planned and facilitated university career fairs, recruiting over a hundred students
• Increased employee engagement through informational sessions, educational seminars, and activities
• Expanded virtual onboarding process and provided emotional support for new employees through monthly check-ins
• Created a parent-support group while employees worked from home with their families present
• Guided employees and their families through the FMLA and NY PFL process
• Facilitated benefits enrollment of nearly a hundred employees

New York, New York

• Recruited all entry to associate level Public Relations positions
• Phone-screened candidates and assess their fit within the agency
• Sourced candidates through LinkedIn, Workable, and Handshake
• Scheduled and coordinated interviews through Outlook
• Taught resume critiques and LinkedIn 101 seminars
• Provided administrative support to HR Generalists

Poughkeepsie, NY

• Researched and developed proposals related to HR issues
• Assisted in the development of a new internship program
• Conducted a financial analysis of prospective changes in employee health benefits
• Developed stay and exit interviews
• Checked references
• Assisted in policy development

Pleasant Valley, NY

• Tracked new hire applications
• Completed background checks
• Maintained training records
• Prepared status reports
• Completed any necessary record keeping
• Performed any other HR-related duties assigned by coordinators

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work, 3.9

Activities and Societies: • Developed a Social-Emotional Learning program for at-risk adolescents in rural Oneida County, NY • Created an.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psychology Club, F.E.M.M.E, Residence Hall Council, Fashion Inc., S.E.E.DPsychology Club: Works in collaboration.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Participated in Marist's Fall 2017 study abroad program in Florence, Italy.