Manager Mental Health

JENNIFER DESANCTIS-NARBY

347-***-**** **********************@*****.***

(Mental Health Counselor License-Eligible)

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

* ********** ********* ********, **********, NH 09/13 -

12/13

1 Residential Counselor IV

Provided supportive services directly to residents of WestBridge's

residential program, including group/individual counseling and Family

Education/Support. The program provides treatment to individuals

experiencing severe mental illness and substance use disorders to maximize

their recovery. Worked to ensure consumer-directed goal setting, assisted

the individual (participant) to gain hope and sense of, and provided

assistance in helping participants become respected and valued members of

their families and communities. Effectively represented and communicate the

WestBridge culture of being authentic, team-oriented, and participant-

centered. Worked collaboratively with other members of residential, care

management, and administrative staff to design, implement, and revise

intervention strategies.

Farnham Family Services, Oswego/Fulton, NY 10/12 -

04/13

Chemical Dependency Therapist (through ADECCO - temporary position)

Provided comprehensive initial assessment; therapeutic intervention to

client in various group settings, including MICA; guided meditation;

comprehensive psychosocial and treatment planning with client. Employed

evidence-based treatment to voluntary and mandated population with

substance abuse and often Dual Diagnoses; work within criminal justice

system. Responsible for timely utilization reviews. Presented client cases

at weekly staffing with clinical and medical teams. Maintained case records

for group/ individual sessions to OASAS regulations. Liaison for all

clients' needs and services; facilitated referrals when necessary.

Realization Center, Brooklyn, NY

06/11 - 02/12

Addictions Counselor

Intensive Outpatient Services coordinator, utilizing evidence-based

practices focusing on behavior change mobilizing clients' inner resources.

Member of mental health multi-disciplinary team coordinating clients'

treatment plans with psychiatrists, clinicians, nurses, and community

members. Employed evidence-based treatment to voluntary/mandated, multi-

cultural population dealing with substance abuse, mental illness, and

trauma. Attended daily interdisciplinary staff meetings and case conference

forums; participated in weekly group and individual supervision and

training.

Staten Island LGBT Community Center, initiative of Community Health Action

of SI 05/10 - 05/11

Clinical Mental Health Intern

Performed intake interviews; individual and group therapy for LGBTQ

population. Facilitated REBT, Healthy Relationships, Anger Management, and

Relapse Prevention groups. Assisted staff in providing individuals and

families with direct, local access to culturally-competent, LGBTQ-friendly

services, programs, events, and activities promoting overall physical,

mental, and emotional health and well being. Worked with youth coordinator

on event planning. Participated in extensive community outreach efforts and

in-house marketing; spearheaded, developed, facilitated community-based

local provider Health Fair.

YMCA South Shore Counseling Center, Little Steps, Staten Island, NY

02/09 - 08/09

Mental Health Volunteer

Assisted staff in utilizing expressive Play Therapy/Art Therapy, role

playing, and other therapeutic techniques with children, aged 4-17,

affected by a family member's abuse of drugs/alcohol. Co-facilitated group

therapy for recovering parents/guardians of clients. Case conferenced with

LMSWs, LCSWs, interns.

Brooklyn College Counseling Center, Brooklyn, NY

01/10 - 12/10

MHC Graduate Student/Practicum

Provided individual counseling utilizing cognitive behavioral and

psychodynamic approaches.

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Seamen's Society for Children/Families, Foster Care Services, Staten

Island, NY 09/08 - 12/08

Psychology Fieldwork Student

Monitored birth parents' visits with their children, ensuring visits were

organized, met court-ordered parameters, and were timely. Counseled parents

and children when appropriate and as needed.

YMCA OF NEW YORK (Y AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM) at P.S. 22, Staten Island, NY

09/06 - 10/09

After-School Counselor

Created and presented original curricula, using the project/literacy-based

strategy of learning, to 9-11 yr.-old children: Superheroes: Building

Character While Character Building over the course of three, 10-week

cycles/school year. Taught children decision-making based on a clear belief

system built on respect, responsibility, honesty, caring; increase self-

esteem/self-efficacy; fostered positive relationships; articulate life

purpose; meditation. Spearheaded: "Young Entrepreneurs" and "Dream Big

Dreams" to expand students' creativity. Held Leadership Committee Chair;

Fourth Grade Leader positions. Awards: Positive Impact in a Classroom;

Certificate of Appreciation, Above & Beyond; and Reflect YMCA Core Values.

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

DAVE NARBY FOR ASSEMBLY 2010, Independent, Third-Party Campaign 06/10

- 11/10

Assistant Campaign Manager/Communications Director

Assisted Campaign Manager in promotion of candidate to gain supporters.

Gatekeeper of all external/party materials; provided editorial review/fact-

checking; coordinated print/online copy-writing.

CAMPGROUNDS CAF, Webster, NY 08/94 -

09/98

Assistant Manager

Responsible for managing 12 employees; carried out all evening operations.

Acted as barista trainer, Roastmaster, specialty coffee consultant, vendor

liaison. Launched and monitored retail/wholesale coffee bean sales.

Developed menus, promotions, employee schedules; delegated daily tasks.

Featured speaker at Rochester Institute of Technology Young Millionaires'

Club.

THE PARK CAF, Taos, NM/RED RIVER COFFEE COMPANY, Red River, NM 11/92

- 07/94

Owner/Operator

Responsible for training and managing an average of three employees.

Developed concept of caf from start-up business to full-service espresso

bar and specialty coffee cart. Responsible for daily operations, marketing,

advertising promotions, accounting, and inventory control.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

CAREER CAPITAL EXECUTIVE SERVICES, New York, NY 09/04 - 05/06

SMYTH ASSOCIATES, INC., New York, NY

12/00 - 08/04

Executive Recruiter

Matched candidates to clients' needs. Qualified, screened, and interviewed

candidates. Provided Career Counseling and resume building/writing skills.

Generated and prospected own leads via the Internet, media, personal

networking, and cold calling.

1 EDUCATION

C.U.N.Y. BROOKLYN COLLEGE, Brooklyn, NY

06/11

Master of Arts Degree - Mental Health Counseling, GPA: 3.9

C.U.N.Y. COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, Staten Island, NY

05/09

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7

2 SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Appointment-Plus, TIER & Perfect EMRs,

A.O.S. Secretarial Science, Internet; counseling, coaching, teaching,

travel, reading, arts, yoga, meditation, children, animals, nature,

camping, and family. Professional Organizations: AMHCA; APA; Psi Chi.

Skilled public speaker.

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