Microsoft Office, Mental Health Counseling, Communication

Education

Florida International University, Miami, FL 2010 - 2013

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Completed 1000 hours of practicum and internship experience at the Child Anxiety and Phobia Program and at Counseling and Psychological Services at Florida International University

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 2003 - 2006

Coursework for Master’s Degree Completed

Research for Thesis Completed

Psychology research experience in the fields of psycholinguistics, neuropsychology, and evolutionary psychology

Coursework completed for Florida State certification in Education

GPA of 3.82

McGill University, Montreal, Canada 1999 - 2003

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Concentration in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology

Experience in biology laboratory settings

College Marie-Victorin, Montreal, Canada 1997 - 1999

Diplome des Etudes Collegiales (Collegiate degree) in Liberal Arts

Beth Jacob Teachers’ College, Montreal, Canada 1997 - 1999

Certification in Jewish Education

Practical experience teaching in the classroom

Professional Experience

Trinity Community Mental Health Center, Miami, FL 2017 – 2018

Therapist

Conducted biopsychosocial interviews and assessed incoming clients for services

Created individualized treatment plans for each client

Administered individual and family therapy to clients of all ages

Produced case documentation such as progress notes, case summaries, discharge notes, and assessments

Conducted therapy using varied modalities such as psychodynamic, CBT, behavioral, DBT, CPT, and TF-CBT

Chai Lifeline Southeast, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2014 – 2017

Regional Case Manager

Assessed incoming clients for services

Arranged and implemented personalized services for clients (children with life-threatening illnesses and their families)

Provided ongoing psychosocial support to over 300 families

Paid clients home and hospital visits on an ongoing basis

Promoted Chai Lifeline’s services at multiple functions, schools, and organizations throughout South Florida

Child Anxiety and Phobia Program, Florida International University, Miami, FL 2012 – 2013

Practicum Clinician

Administered semi-structured assessments to children and parents

Arrived at diagnosis and treatment focus for each case

Case conceptualization and presentation at weekly clinical meetings

Counseling and Psychological Services, Florida International University, Miami, FL 2012 – 2013

Practicum Clinician

Provided individual therapy to college students

Facilitated group therapy sessions

Administered intake assessments

Formulated case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment plans

ImALIVE Online Crisis Prevention/QPR Suicide Prevention Institute 2011 – 2013

Suicide Prevention Specialist

Completed online training for suicide prevention

Recognized key risk factors and treatment techniques for clients in crisis

Attended supervised practice sessions including role play

Volunteered in online crisis prevention counseling

Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases 2009 – 2012

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL

Assistant Outreach Coordinator

Organized genetic screenings for Jewish genetic diseases

Conducted intakes and screened patients

Coordinated outreach for Jewish genetic disease information dissemination

Processed and evaluated screening results

Beach Education Specialists, Miami Beach, FL 2008 – 2010

Education Specialist

Trained and experienced in the Lindamood Bell© educational program

Assisted students with schoolwork in Mathematics, English, Science, History, Reading, and Religious Studies

Improved students’ overall skill-sets and capabilities

Built integrated support programs with students’ parents

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 2006 – 2007

Psychology Teaching Assistant

Assisted students with coursework

Administered and graded exams

Substituted for the professor in class instruction

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 2004 – 2005

Turning Point Treatment Facility

Neuropsychological Assessor

Studied the effects of chronic cocaine use on cognitive functioning

Administered neuropsychological assessments to recovering drug addicts

Professional Profile

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to administer individual and group therapy, assessments, diagnosis, suicide prevention, case management, and case conceptualization

Proficient in Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Titanium Software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Corel WordPerfect, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Quicken/Quickbooks, Internet browsers, and all Social Media platforms

Conversant in Hebrew and French

Able to multitask and work well under pressure

Proficient at public speaking

Desired salary: $50,000 - $70,000

References available upon request

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