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ZULJA SINANOVIC

Mental Health Counselor Graduate

PROFILE SUMMARY

Dedicated Mental Health Counsellor Graduate with a strong commitment to serving clients' needs at ease and structuring treatment plans. Passionate about social work and committed to providing the highest level of care to clients. Responsible mental health professional, combining experience in mental health counselling with experience in clinical patient care. Extensive experience working with paediatric, adolescent, adult, elderly patients, and mentally & emotionally disabled adults and elderly patients. Seeking a rewarding and challenging Mental Health Counsellor position where I can utilize my skills to assist the populations.

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Brooklyn, NY

EDUCATION

M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Long Island University

May 2021

B.A. in Sociology

Hunter College

January 2008

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Patient Care

Mental Health

Counseling

Customer Service

People-Oriented

Positive Behavior Support

Team Leader

knowledge Of Early Childhood Standards

Child Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Time Management Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Relationship Building

Organization Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Counselor LP- May 2022-Present

Post Graduate Center New York, NY

Developed treatment plans for individual counseling

Facilitated individual counseling for various age groups dealing with anxiety, depression and a host of other mental health concerns.

Conducted ongoing assessment of patient progress and adjusted therapeutic intervention based on the needs of the patient.

Mental Health Counselling Intern- August 2020-January 2022

TRI-CENTER- New York, NY

Provide direct services to clients and manage caseload, including intakes, group counselling, and crisis prevention and management

Contribute to weekly treatment team staffing, collaborating with colleagues to ensure strongest treatment plan for each patient

Lead emergency crisis counselling, implementing behaviour management systems and consistently adhering to code of ethics mental health laws and regulations

Social Work Intern Sep 2015 – Apr 2016

St. Marks Place Institute for Mental Health - New York, NY

Provided individual, home-based, group, case management, and crisis intervention services to a diverse population of children and their families in Early Childhood and Family Center.

Assisted clinical issues included trauma, loss, and a wide range of mental health issues often compounded by developmental disorders.

Provided consultation services to teachers, foster care families, and other community service providers.

Worked in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, employing various strategies, approaches, and techniques to enable members to manage their physical, environmental, and psycho-social health issues.

Provided behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients and routinely performed patient care duties.

Social Work Intern Sep 2014 – Apr 2015

Asian Counselling and Referral Services - Brooklyn, NY

Provided clinical assessment and long- and short-term treatment to primarily Asian Pacific adult populations, including immigrants, refugees, and American-born clients.

Evaluated and addressed individual patient needs and concerns.

Conducted assessments for children, adolescents, and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.

Consulted with other professionals regarding the treatment of specific patients, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, case managers.

Educated patients and their families regarding other community resources.

Supervised class during play and recess activities; led music and art projects.

Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured students.

Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.

Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.

Maintained daily records of children's activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.

Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.

Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management staff.

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