PEGGY SHAPIRO
**********@*****.*** **** W. March Ln, Suite 150 Stockton, CA 95207 209-***-****
Fax: 209-***-**** Intern # IMF101143
Objective
The nature of my degree course has prepared me for this position. It involved a great deal of independent research, requiring initiative, self-motivation and a wide range of skills. I am a fast and accurate writer, with a keen eye for detail and I should be a very grateful for the opportunity to be considered. I am able to take on the responsibility of a position immediately, and have the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a success of it. I have a Master’s Degree in counseling with specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy I would like to find an organization to utilize these skills and help make people’s lives better working in the health industry doing therapy with adolescents and individuals. I have a background in Corrections, law and domestic abuse as well as sexual abuse.
Education
National University Stockton, CA
2012-2017 Master’s Degree Psychology-Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology-Marriage and Family Therapy counseling
San Joaquin Delta College- Associates Degree in Business
San Joaquin Delta College-Associates Degree in Arts
DOT/BAT training and certification
Experience
St. Joseph’s Behavioral Facility Stockton, CA 1800 N. California St, Stockton, CA 95204
MFT Intern May 2016 – May 2017
Provide outpatient individual, and group therapy utilizing the DBT techniques and skills to patients who were victims of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, Bipolar, Schizophrenic and other serious neurological disorders . Perform intake, assessment, treatment planning. Maintain clinical certification regulations and charting requirements in accordance with agency policy. Comply with all facility health and safety standards. Support Line of Authority and maintained positive attitude in work environment. Professionalism in interactions with staff and patients at all times, and exercised maturity of judgment. Collaborated with other staff members on patient care. Responsible for assisting individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse use disorders to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments as well as provide clinical guidance. Completed intake/screening /assessment process within appropriate time frames an s designated by state regulatory/agency standards. Handle crisis situations as they arise. Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, or program Director.
Stagg Senior High School, 1621 Brookside Rd, Stockton, CA 95207 209-***-****
MFT Intern September 2016-May 2017
Responsible for assisting high school students with emotional issues and giving therapy for anxiety issues, depression, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and family matters that were affecting the student’s ability to complete their education. Assist student with any mental issues and/or disorders to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and school environments as well as provide clinical guidance. Develop treatment plans for students in accordance with state regulatory guidelines that demonstrate individualized and evolution based on information gathered from assessment. Document all services provided in accordance with agency standards. Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies. Handle crisis situations as they arise. Provide Clinical Consultations when necessary. Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals of the clients. Other suites an s assigned by the Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor.
Shapiro Holistic and health Chiropractic Center 2509 W. March Ln, Suite 150 Stockton, CA 95207
Office Manager/Biller 2009-to present
Office Manager/Financial Officer. -Supervise employees, maintain the everyday running of the professional office and handle all supplies. Medical billing, collections, insurance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, yearly W-2 and 1099’s. Manage payroll process and set-up. DOT/BAT certification. Attend Health Fairs, help with Marketing events, help with Media Marketing.
Skills
Computer skills: PC and MAC’s, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, QuickBooks, Practice Management software, Office Ally Software, Practice Mate Software, Billing software, Internet experience, Creating flyers, brochures, marketing skills, finding speaking venues, Tax preparation, Report handling, W-2, 1099’s, reconciling bank accounts, medical billing, electronic billing, collections, past due accounts, accounts payables, accounts receivables, appointment scheduling, customer service.
Assisting Doctor, rooming patients, doing therapeutic exercises and therapies, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, kinesiology taping certified.
Provide Individual therapy (counseling) adolescent therapy, family therapy, children’s therapy, and play therapy. Trained in all therapy techniques, assessments, Diagnosis, Treatment plans, Group therapy, Individual therapy, Adolescents, and children.
Utilize various therapy techniques on individuals, family and children depending upon the assessment information taken during the interview.
Intake assessments, and crisis intervention to clients.
Complete master treatment plans, diagnosis, treatment plan updates, and chart requirements.
Maintain clinical certification regulations and charting requirements in accordance with agency policy.
Comply with all facility health and safety standards.
Group therapy utilizing DBT technique.