BETTY CASTELLAN

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

EXPERIENCE

Functional Family Therapist, 01/2023 - Current

Arab American Family Services

Telehealth Clinician, 09/2020 - Current

Pearce Counseling Services - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, New York Educational Associate, 02/2000 - 05/2023

NYC Department of Education

Intern, 09/2016 - 06/2017

Services for the Underserved (SUS) - Montrose Site CONTACT

Address: Dallas, TX 75206

Phone: 917-***-****

Email: ad2w2j@r.postjobfree.com

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Delivered outpatient services to clients requesting family therapy and covered mental health and substance disorders presenting dysfunctional syndromes.

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Adhered to strict privacy laws and procedures, keeping client data anonymous when needed.

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Encouraged clients to share details, thoughts, and emotions in a safe, conducive environment.

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Constructed progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain individual case files.

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Utilized emerging cognitive-behavioral therapy, Play therapy, and Narrative Therapy as treatment approaches.

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Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes

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Met with up to 15 patients weekly with presenting problems such as mood disorders.

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Contributed to the development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and class discussion topics.

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Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.

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Provided individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

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• Flexible Schedule

• Critical Thinking

• Good Work Ethic

• Friendly, Positive Attitude

• Active Listening

• Training & Development

• Organizational Skills

• Team Building

Intern, 10/2014 - 08/2015

H and L Counseling Services Inc

Community Health Educator, 08/1991 - 01/2000

Planned Parenthood of NYC, Inc

Coordinator for Medical Screening, 08/1991 - 12/1999 Brooklyn Teen Pregnancy Network

EDUCATION

Master, Social Work, 06/2017

Touro College Graduate School of SW

Social Work

Master, Guidance And Counseling, 2008

Long Island University

Bachelor, Psychology / Education, 2005

Touro College

Psychology / Education

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Provided counseling, outreach, support, advocacy, and casework services to adults living with severe mental illness.

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Gained a thorough understanding of the daily operations of the residential program while ensuring the overall efficient operation of the facility under applicable Federal and State regulations, Agency policies and procedures, and union contracts.

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• Assisted with diagnostic assessments using DSM-V. Participated in the development and implementation of discharge plans for patients with various health concerns.

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• Substance Abuse Testing and Toxicology Reports

Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines, and mental health resources.

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Screened clients for a variety of health risk factors to make appropriate referrals.

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Collected data through field documentation, identifying the specific needs of targeted populations.

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Completed patient follow-up services, data collection, and clinical monitoring, and liaised with primary health care providers to deliver coordinated care to patients.

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Accurately documented each activity for each patient in specified databases.

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Stayed up-to-date on relevant processes and compliance standards for optimal oversight.

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National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

SKILLS

Telehealth, Counseling, Teaching, Academic Tutoring, Administrative Duties, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Customer Services, Discharge Plans, Internet Explorer, Lesson Plans, Notes, Apple Mac, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Policies, processes, reports, program implementation, progress, Self-Starter, Creating Monthly Newsletters CERTIFICATIONS

NYS Department of Education: Guidance Counselor, Social Worker United Federation of Teachers: Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); Autism: Working with the Special Needs

American School Counselor Association: Understanding Self-Injury: Dynamics, Assessment and Treatment / Overview of Youth Gang-Related Activities

NYC Department of Health: HIV Pre/Post Counselor

Directions for Our Youths: Role Model for Inner City Kids Cicatelli Associates, Inc.: Strategies for Successful Service Delivery

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