Mental Health High School
Resume:
Cynthia A. Sowal
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
True North Wellness Services, Harrisburg, PA January, 2014 - present
School-Based Therapist: Provide group, individual, and family therapy to
students in elementary Emotional Support classroom within Central Dauphin
School District. Develop and implement treatment plans for each student to
address behavioral interventions within the school environment.
Licensed Behavior Specialist: Develop and implement mental health
treatment plans geared towards child and family strengths and needs.
Oversee implementation of behavior interventions and provide supervision to
support staff.
Keystone Children and Family Services, Harrisburg, PA Nov, 2011 - Dec,
2013
Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist: Develop and implement
child/adolescent treatment plans focused on targeted behavioral issues and
treatment interventions. Facilitate annual Interagency Service Planning
Team meetings, and serve as a consultant for any meeting where conflict
arises around behavior paradigms. Maintain complete clinical record for
assigned families including narrative of involvement, collection of data,
completion of evaluation materials, and progress monitoring.
In a Mobile Therapist role, deliver intensive individual and family therapy
based on assessment of the child/adolescent in the family. Promote the
development of adaptive skills and relationships while coordinating the
overall direction of the mental health treatment.
Keystone Children and Family Services, Harrisburg, PA Oct, 2007 - Nov,
2011
Milestones Community Healthcare, Harrisburg, PA Oct, 2002 - Sept,
2007
Therapeutic Support Staff(TSS): Assist the child/adolescent through
therapeutic interventions outlined on their treatment plan in the home,
school, and community settings. Support the family's and team members'
efforts to stabilize the child/adolescent and promote age-appropriate
behavior by transferring skills to natural supports in meeting individual
needs.
Capital Area Head Start, Harrisburg, PA Sept, 1999 - June, 2002
Home Visitor: Provide educational instruction to pre-K children and their
families through home visits and weekly center-based activities.
EDUCATION
Graduate: Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, PA
B.S.Ed., Early Childhood Education: West Chester University, West Chester,
PA
M.S. Human Services, Counseling specialization: Capella University, Minn,
MN
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