Mental Health Clinical Research

Education

Yeshiva University New York, NY May ***4

Wurzweiler School of Social Work

M.S.W. Social Work Advanced Placement

GPA: 3.9

Licensure In New York: LMSW; Licensed Master Social Work, January 2015

Licensure Number: 094268

Licensure In Ohio: MSW/LSW; Licensed Master Social Work, November 2015

Licensure Credential: Active S.1502487

Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA December 2011

B.A., Psychology, Gender Studies

Goldsmiths University London, England December 2010

Study Abroad Program

Studied Psychology of Gender, Culture, and Sexuality

CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Madison Mental Health December 2015 – March 2016

London, OH

Outpatient Clinical Therapist:

Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients

Created Individualized treatment plans for both AoD and MH clients

Managed a caseload of 30 clients

Engaged in individual and group therapy weekly

Group Leader for Intensive Outpatient Group for Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Exodus Clinic (Private Practice) December 2013 –August 2015

Monroe, NY

Substance Abuse Clinician:

Scored and analyzed clinical assessments using the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) and Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) to screen individuals for chemical abuse/dependence disorder

Assisted Case Management Services:

oCompleted comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients

oCreated individualized treatment plans tailored to clients specific needs and goals

oImplemented aftercare services to facilitate smooth transition at time of discharge

Managed caseload 15-20 patients diagnosed with substance and co-occurring axis I and II disorders

Provided Individual Therapy to adolescent and adult clients utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation and Motivational Interviewing.

Facilitated Intensive Out Patient Group Therapy (3hrs/3x/week):

oDeveloped goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients’ level of functioning

Supervised weekly Urine Toxicology Drug Screens for females

Complied with OASAS and SAMSHA regulations

Co-chaired team meetings; presented clinical cases to review among interdisciplinary team weekly

Collaborated with the Justice Department; provided weekly progress reports for clients in drug court

Negotiated with insurance providers to authorize IOP sessions for clients

Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly

attending professional conferences and workshops

Isabella Geriatric Facility February 2013– August 2013

Washington Heights, NY

•Social Work Intern: Developed and implemented a psycho-educational and support group for caregivers with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Explored neurological changes in terms of cognition, memory, judgment, and behavior. Discussed the multi faceted roles caregiver’s have and complex feelings associated with being a caregiver. Additionally, provided one-on-one clinical counseling for residents, and families, maintained ongoing assessments and detailed process reports.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

National Eating Disorder Association May 2009-January 2013

New York, NY

●NEDA Navigator: Raised awareness about the prevalence of Eating Disorders across all demographics. I discuss the different types of Eating Disorders, and treatment options specialized for men, women, teens and children. I also refer interested parties to specialists, clinics, and treatment programs.

Transitions May 2011 - Dec 2011

Allentown, PA

Adolescent partial hospitalization program

●Mental Health Intern: Co-facilitated group and family therapy, conducted clinical assessments, and devised a three step plan to help stabilize individuals before they return to a school setting

Phoebe House January 2011-May 2011

Allentown, PA

Women’s Mental and Social Health Program

●Mental Health Intern: Worked one on one with women who suffered from mental illness. Met with women twice a week for one hour, partialized issues they wanted to work on, created goals using the “SMART” model. This experience helped me develop interpersonal skills.

Jewish Community Center December 2011-May 2012

Allentown, PA

●Early Education Teacher Experience overseeing a class of 14 three year olds with a

Co-Teacher. Responsible for creating and executing lesson plans that were tailored to

student’s specific developmental stage utilizing Erickson’s Theory of Child

Development. I worked individually with each child twice a week for an hour to help

nurture their creativity and sense of self. I also met with families of children who had

adjustment difficulties to help facilitate the transition for both the parents and children

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Advanced Laboratory in Clinical Research

Muhlenberg College Spring 2010

Researcher

“Gender Stereotypes Associated with Benevolent Sexism”

•Worked with students in designing and executing a research experiment. We assessed the extent (to) which benevolent sexism and gender stereotypes were salient on our college campus. Conducted statistical analysis using SPSS.

Independent Research with Faculty

Muhlenberg College Spring 2009

Research Assistant

“Terror Management Theory”

•Worked with students and faculty in student’s reaction when primed by their own mortality. Collected and analyzed data with SPSS.

SKILLS

Group Leader • Biopsychosocial assessments • Adept at treatment and discharge planning • Strong public speaker • Analyze UDS toxicology reports • Trained in indicators of child abuse • Proficient in Celerity and ICA Notes

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