Mental Health Counselor (Limited Permit)

Ariella Fershtadt

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SUMMARY

Education

Compassionate, experienced individual seeking an opportunity where graduate studies and experiences in commitment to working with children, adolescents, and adults can positively impact their emotional well-being both immediately and long term.

Hunter College New York, NY Graduated: May 2018

Master of Science in Education: Mental Health Counseling

Academic Honors

University at Albany: SUNY Albany, NY Graduated: May 2016

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology; Minor: Education, Sociology

Academic Honors: Dean’s List Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2016

Relevant Experience

Interest & activities

Certification

The Institute for Family Health- Harlem Center for Counseling New York, NY September 2017-May 2018

Intern

Mental Health Counseling Intern to provide individual counseling to persons ages 7-84 with mental health needs from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Counsel and assist high risk patients.

Create and review Safety Plans.

Create Treatment Plans.

Conduct Intake.

Used translation phone service to assist clients in the Spanish language

Create and reschedule appointments.

The Art Farm in the City New York, NY June 2017-August 2017

Assistant Teacher/Counselor

Assist head teacher with group of 20 children aged 4.

Provided one on one support to child with challenging behaviors.

Commuted with children to activities, playground, and pool.

Provided empathy and care for children with separation struggles.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York New York, NY January 2017-May 2017

Intern

Mental Health Counseling Intern to assist individuals ages 30-50 living with Epilepsy and mental health needs.

Create appointments.

Conduct Intake.

Facilitate Support Group.

Assist with Crisis Calls.

P.S.166 New York, NY January 2017-June 2017

Teacher Assistant

Serve as a teacher assistant for two First Grade classrooms.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to develop strong relationships with students and teachers mid-school year.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions New York, NY September 2016-October 2017

Day Care Substitute

Serve as a substitute in various centers throughout New York City on an as-needed basis.

Ability to assume various roles depending on classroom or center expectations/needs.

Experience with infants through preschool aged children.

University at Albany: SUNY Albany, NY January 2016 – May 2016

Research Assistant

Research assistant in a behavioral neuroscience lab focusing on learning more about the physical causes of depression and anxiety.

Secured knowledge of skills in the program "Etho Vision".

New York Center for Children New York, NY January 2016

Volunteer

Assist Administrative Director with administrative projects for this top organization focused on early intervention, prevention, and treatment of child abuse.

Projects included: Research responses for High School students’ project; internship application assistance; office organization.

Boys and Girls Club of Albany Albany, NY September 2015- December 2015

Volunteer

Assist elementary school aged children and Boys and Girls Club staff, 105 hours a semester.

Provide one-on-one help in children’s daily homework.

Participate in group games/activities resulting in close bonds with children.

Provide opportunity for students of low socioeconomic background to be exposed to a positive mentor; academically and emotionally.

Camp Keshet- Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY July 2014-August 2014

Camp Counselor/Teacher Assistant

Assist with two separate classrooms of children ages 3-4.

Ability to inspire and communicate with young children and helped teachers provide a safe, fun and nurturing environment.

Utilized skillset that included creativity, organization and patience.

Maintain good and respectful relationships with parents and teaching staff.

Collaborated with teachers on activities as well as helped provide solutions to child situations as needed.

UKids Day Care Center Albany, NY September 2013- May 2014

Day Care Assistant

Assist with groups of children ages 3-4, 100 hours a semester.

Created and escorted children to daily activities, assisted classroom teacher.

Provided emotional support and first-aid if needed.

Received positive recommendations from Course Professors for written papers on experience.

Oasis and 92nd Street Y- Camp Yomi New York, NY July-August 2011, 2012, 2013

Camp Counselor

Oversaw groups of children ages 6-7 for eight weeks at a time.

Escorted children to daily activities, swim preparation and provided emotional support and first-aid if needed.

Secured additional babysitting jobs as a result of interaction with the campers.

Rollerblading with Children – Community service project at Albany Armory. February 2013

Babysitting – Maintained ongoing jobs with many families for children ages 5-11. 2007-Present

Psychological First Aid

Trauma Focused CBT

Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training (IMHATT)

Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals

Assessment for Suicidal Risk Using C-SSRS

Safety Planning Intervention for Suicide Prevention

Structured Follow-Up and Monitoring

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)

CPR + 1st Aid

Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care

Mandated Reporter: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Managing Challenging Behavior: Birth to 18 months

Managing Challenging Behavior: 18 months to 36 months

Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping

Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome

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