Wendy Rodriguez, Lpc, Acs Email & Phone Number

Verona, New Jersey, United States

Providing clinical services to Verona High School including individual therapy for students, school clearances, skills groups, parent workshops and professional development for school staff.

East Hanover, New Jersey, United States

Provided individual and group counseling for both special education and general education students from K-8. Consulted with the child study team and administration regarding at risk students. Performed school clearances for East Hanover school district. Supervised masters level intern and licensed clinicians. Completed intakes, progress notes, and treatment plans. Provided families and students with referrals and resources in the community. Conducted parent workshops and professional development for school staff and the community.

Hackensack Middle School, Hackensack, Nj

Provided individual and group counseling for both special education and general education students from 5th through 8th grade. Consulted with the child study team and administration regarding at risk students. Performed school clearances for Hackensack school district. Supervised masters level interns and licensed clinicians. Completed intakes, progress notes, and treatment plans. Provided families and students with referrals and resources in the community. Conducted parent workshops and professional development for school staff and the community.

Union City, Nj

Provided therapeutic visitation with DCP&P involved families with the goal of reunification. Taught parenting skills, modeled appropriate behavior, encouraged communication, incorporated play therapy, and redirected negative communication/ behaviors with the parent. Conducted intakes and created treatment plans based on goals created with the family and DCP&P. Reported progress of sessions to DCP&P using NJ Spirit.

Newark, Nj

Provided individual and family therapy on a weekly basis for a caseload of 10-12 children and their families in a partial hospitalization program. Provided group therapy 4X a week for a group of 8, 5-8 year old children in a milieu treatment setting. Responsible for weekly progress notes and quarterly treatment plans. Conducted intakes 2X a week. Supervised 2 BA level Specialists. Completed needs assessments and referred clients through Performcare when necessary.

Fairfield/East Orange

Provided clinical services to DCP&P involved children, adolescents, and their families and/or caretakers. Provided clients with individual, group, and family therapy as well as some case management services including finding placements, treatment services, and recreational activities that coincide with the client/family’s treatment goals. Created monthly and quarterly treatment plans and attended school meetings such as IEP’s and child study team evaluations. Received weekly supervision for caseload of 10-12 families.

Clifton, Nj

Provided counseling for adult MICA clients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Taught clients coping skills needed to manage daily life stressors. Provided lower functioning clients with assistance with physical daily living tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and learning proper hygiene management. Updated weekly client progress reports, administered medication, and completed personal care logs. Helped create and implement outpatient group modules by attending monthly meetings and facilitating client groups. (Position was per diem from October 2003-May 2005).

Jersey City, Nj

Responsible for the enrollment, matching, and match support of volunteers and families for a community based program. Duties included interviewing and assessing potential volunteers and children, completing references and background checks, doing monthly and quarterly follow ups with families and volunteers. Assisted the board in the planning and developing of events, fundraisers, and advertisement ideas.

Lawrenceville, Nj

Responsible for assisting with office duties such as filing, making fliers for events, making copies, set up for special events, answering phones, and calling students for appointment scheduling and reminders.

Master Of Arts, Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology Minor In Social Work

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