Robyn Alter-Bielawa
Philadelphia, PA 19145
**********@*****.***
Education:
M.S., Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Chestnut Hill College – 3.9 GPA - 2008
B.A., Psychology, State University of NY: College at Old Westbury – 3.9 GPA – 2004
A.A., Liberal Arts, Nassau Community College-- 3.5 GPA-- 2002
Professional Experience:
Employee Assistance Program Specialist (Temporary assignment through PsychPros) - Phila, PA
12/10- 2/11
Provide telephonic assistance, consultation, assessment and referral, and solution-focused therapy techniques;
respond to crisis telephone calls; assist members in determining eligibility; provide explanation of benefits; provide
referrals for outpatient care and community resources; update clinical notes in the care management database; conduct
follow-up when necessary. Temporary assignment, 40 hours per week.
Therapist - PATH Inc. - Phila, PA
03/10-12/10
Adult, individual outpatient therapy with dually diagnosed population, using a blend of psychodynamic,
CBT, and motivational interviewing techniques; 12-step education; formulated treatment plans; facilitated discharges;
ensured continuity of care, making appropriate referrals when necessary; maintained notes in DAP format; completed
discharge summaries; presented case consultations. Fee-for-service, 24 hours per week.
Therapist/Intake and Admissions Specialist – Intercommunity Action – Phila, PA
05/09-11/09
Conducted biopsychosocial evaluations for adults, children, and adolescents to determine appropriate program
and level of care; individual and group therapy with dually diagnosed populations; maintained clinical notes in DAP
format; used a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral therapies; provided psychoeducation; anger
management; crisis intervention; completed treatment and discharge plans. Fee-for-service, approximately 30 hours
per week.
Therapist - The Consortium, Phila, PA
05/08-05/09
Conducted individual and group therapy in an outpatient setting using a blend of psychodynamic techniques
and CBT; maintained clinical notes in DAP format; developed treatment plans; crisis intervention; conducted
biopsychosocial evaluations to facilitate admissions process; facilitated voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations.
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Group Therapist - (Internship) - Belmont Center, Phila, PA
05/07-04/08
Conducted group therapy sessions in an inpatient setting on the following units: affective disorders, adult
general, geriatric, and intensive care; maintained clinical notes in SOAPE format; created and facilitated groups
integrating art, music, movement, and poetry. Internship, 24 hours per week.
Evaluator/Intake Representative - Jewish Employment & Vocational Services, Phila., PA
09/05-04/08
Interviewed prospective clients for partial hospital and vocational programs; administered evaluation tools;
observed, scored, and recorded behavior and performance data; analyzed data to develop evaluation reports defining
vocational assets and specific work problems; determined vocational recommendations based on specific needs. Full-
time, 40 hours per week.
Program Manager – Haven House/Bridges, Brentwood, NY
09/04-03/05
Started up new program for five homeless families; interviewed prospective employees, conducted
terminations, supervised case managers, shelter worker; on-call responsibilities; maintained physical plant of site;
facilitated on-site training; developed and conducted employee evaluations; facilitated process of finding permanent
housing for residents. Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Additional Information/Training:
Attended conferences on the treatment of anxiety disorders and borderline personality disorder; knowledge of 12-step
programs; completed eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program at Jefferson Hospital; associate degree
course in medical terminology; master’s level course in psychopharmacology; doctoral level courses in psychological
assessment administration and scoring of MMPI, WISC, WAIS, Rorschach.