DANA M. CARRETTA, M.S.

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uw7dta@r.postjobfree.com

914-***-****

EDUCATION

Fairfield University, Bachelor of Arts

Major: Philosophy/Applied Ethics Minor: Psychology

Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, Master of Science, GPA 3.9

Mental Health Counseling (60 credits)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Holistic Learning Center, L.L.C., White Plains, NY September 2008 – Present

Behavioral Therapist and Consultant

• Delivering several behavior management techniques, including play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy

• Facilitating play groups and leading/co-leading social skills groups to teach proper social interaction

• Use of prompting, errorless learning, and reinforcement principles

• Providing 1:1 Behavior Intervention Services in a home and classroom setting

• Using psycho-education to inform the caregivers and educators of youth with Autism spectrum disorders

The Children’s Village July 2010 – April 2012

Bridges to Health, Quality Manager

• Providing ongoing support to all Bridges to Health staff to support case management activities

• Creating and maintaining several tracking systems to ensure optimal efficiency

• Diligently handling all issues related to program eligibility and compliance

• Engaging other team members to promote understanding of program philosophy, standards, rules and regulations

• Working closely with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

• Creating several marketing strategies to promote program success

• Application of several management and leadership techniques to supervise the B2H Quality Improvement Medical Biller and Record Reviewer staff

The Children’s Village September 2010 – August 2011 Mental Health Counseling Intern for Supported Housing & Residential Treatment Center

• Provided exemplary individual therapy to traumatized children and adolescents

• Conducted several challenging behavioral assessments including the TSCC, BASC, and TESI

• Incorporated Animal Assisted Therapy into ongoing work with youth

• Providing 24/7 on-call therapy for youth to assist in crisis management

Giant Steps School, Southport, CT September - December 2007

Intern

* Provided educational support to developmentally disabled students

* Assisted during therapy sessions, such as occupational, play, and music therapies

Stony Lodge Hospital, Ossining, NY June - July 2007

Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

* Provided person centered treatment to children and adolescents through the use of crafts, cooperative games, and physical activities

* Created individualized treatment plans

* Engaged youth in therapeutic groups to target social, movement, task, and communication skills

Dermatology Consultants of Westchester, Scarsdale, NY September 2001 – August 2009

Medical Records Clerk, Receptionist

Ensured optimal and efficient patient healthcare by following up on treatment

• Used computerized patient database to maintain office efficiency

License Information

LMHC Limited Permit #: P82514

National Certified Counselor (from the NBCC) – exam completed, pending experience hours

Specialized Skills: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Microsoft Excel, data management systems, such as CONX and LEWIS, animal assisted therapy, Medicaid compliance, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) standards

*Professional Portfolio available up request. This dossier includes several letters of recommendation, selected syllabi, and several certifications and achievements.

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