Mental Health Assistant

EDUCATION

New York University New York, NY May **20

Master of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Boston University Boston, MA May 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

SKILLS

Technical: Microsoft Office Google Drive Zoom SPSS Data Analysis Simucase

Languages: English (Fluent), Korean (Conversational)

Certifications: TSSLD (Initial), Bilingual Education Extension Initial (in progress), MBSImP student training certification, PRAXIS, Educating All Students (EAS), DASA certification, NJ Substitute Teacher Certification

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Clinician, Regency Jewish Heritage Rehab, Somerset, NJ January – April 2020

Gained 125+ clinical hours (evaluation/treatment) in a fast-paced SNF with a 95% productivity rate

Independently developed and implemented intervention plans for each client on caseload for the adult/geriatric population for both the sub-acute rehabilitation/long-term care units

oMedically complex cases/experiences included patients with tracheostomy/vocal paralysis, global aphasia, dementia, dysphagia, native language other than English, TBI, mental health illnesses, etc.

Documented daily SOAP notes, progress notes, discharge notes, and evaluations using Optima

Provided client/caregiver education regarding session procedures, client’s progress, and/or generalization tips

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for patient care daily (PT, OT, CNA, RN, LSW, kitchen staff)

Graduate Student Clinician, Garden State Rehab Services, Clifton, NJ September – December 2019

Independently led individual speech and language therapy for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations for 150+ clinical hours (evaluation/treatment) at a private practice

Collected baseline data and analyzed progress while monitoring short-term and long-term goals

Developed and implemented intervention plans for each client’s individual session

Provided client/caregiver education regarding session procedures, client’s progress, and/or generalization tips

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team on client progress

Graduate Student Clinician, 1st Cerebral Palsy of NJ, Belleville, NJ May – August 2019

Independently led individual and group speech, language, feeding, and swallowing therapy for medically complex pediatric population for 100+ clinical hours, with at least 50% supervision

oConducted 50+ treatment hours with bilingual students

Co-treated clients in group therapy with interdisciplinary professions (i.e. physical therapist, occupational therapist, and nurse)

Interacted with and efficiently updated classroom teacher and teacher’s assistants on student’s performance and progress after speech therapy session

Implemented low-tech and high-tech AAC devices for students who are nonverbal or have severely limited intelligibility (i.e. iPads, eTran board, Dynavox, communication book)

Developed weekly lesson plans for supervisors’ entire caseload

Collected baseline data and compiled written progress reports

Ensured and administered safe and efficient pediatric swallowing and feeding methods during mealtime

Presented clinical case study presentation on one student and implemented a management plan

Graduate Student Clinician, Simucase September 2018 – August 2019

Conducted speech and language assessments on virtual pediatric and adult clients

oRequired to achieve minimum of 90% competency to receive credit for clinical hours

Scored and interpreted standardized assessments (i.e. GFTA-3, CELF, CLQT+, PLS-5)

Reported and interpreted non-standardized assessment results (i.e. language samples, self-assessments)

Collected and compiled baseline data into complete written evaluations and SOAP notes for each client

Diagnosed and referred clients based on case history, informal and formal assessments, and prognosis

RELATED EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, Adler Aphasia Center, West Orange, NJ March 2019 – June 2019

Assisted members with aphasia during various group therapy classes led by head Speech Therapist (e.g. writing, Ted Talks, group discussion)

Facilitated PWA’s language comprehension by writing summarized bullet point prompts in aphasia-friendly language on a clipboard during group conversation

Teacher Assistant/One-to-One Aide, Deron School II, Montclair, NJ May – Dec 2018

Assisted head teacher with attendance, classroom management, behavioral management, and teaching for high-school aged students with special needs

Substituted, managed classrooms, and followed lesson plans during last-minute absences

Aided students in need of individualized care, academically and/or physically

Speech Therapy Intern, Royal Institute for Deaf & Blind Children, Sydney, Australia Oct – Dec 2016

Assisted and shadowed various speech language pathologists for therapy sessions

oAdditionally assisted/shadowed the occupational therapist and physical therapist when needed

Facilitated DIR/Floortime therapy for children with special needs and/or hearing impairments

Compiled photographs/videos of speech therapy sessions for the center’s record

Research Assistant, Boston University Brain and Early Experiences Lab Jan – May 2016

Assisted principal investigator & research coordinators in research studies on school-aged children

Recruited participants for studies and visits, answered inquiries, and followed up after studies

Coded videos from pre-recorded participants using Noldus: The Observer XT software

RRebecca H. Kim, MS, CF-SLP

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