PROFILE

MSW with **+ years of experience in serving young people and their families, resolving conflicts and providing guidance for those in need. Dedicated to helping adolescents manage and cope with stress and the demands of school, family, friends and social media. Experienced in crisis intervention and providing support in mental health.

EXPERIENCE

School Clinician, Bay Cove Academy, Brookline, MA 2001-Present

Provided clinical services including weekly individualized counseling, case management, group work and family work for young adolescents aged 12-22 from the Greater Boston area. Collaborated with team members to assist in development of individualized treatment plans. Lead the Community Committee to establish macro work through Random Acts of Kindness, Diversity Awareness, School Spirit days and facilitated student council meetings and activities. Ran team meetings to assess needs of students on case load.

School Clinician, Gifford School, Weston, MA 1996-2001

Counseled students in Lower School, Middle School and High School. Presented case conferences and facilitated team meetings to develop IEP goals and objectives. Developed treatment plans for targeted behaviors. Established a Diversity Curriculum school wide culminating in an end of the school year play. Supervised clinical interns from local colleges.

Family/Individual Clinician, Granite House, Quincy, MA 1992-1996

Counseled residents to meet their individual treatment plans. Ran family therapy sessions. Worked with families towards reunification goals. Initiated in home family sessions to work towards transition goals. Collaborated with team members to develop treatment plans. Facilitated activities and groups.

EDUCATION

Boston University, Boston, MA MSW, 1992

SKILLS

Active Listening, Excellent Verbal Communication, Excellent Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Boundary Setting, Collaboration, Customizing Treatment Plans, Documentation

INTERESTS

Soccer, Camping, Geocaching, Stained Glass, Scuba Diving, Traveling