Mental Health School
Resume:
Tricia F. Dennis
Weedsport, New York 13166
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Summary of Qualifications
●Developed and maintain a successful private practice
●Skilled in use of DSM-V.
●Gifted in managing all types of mental health disorders.
●Maintain experience in school counseling/academic counseling.
●Skilled at gaining the trust and respect of children and their families and conveying confidence in their abilities.
Certification
●New York State Permanent Certification in School Counseling, February 2005
●Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2017, 008190
●National Certified Counselor, 2018
● NYS Certified Gambling Counselor, 2018
●Partnership with Syracuse University to train students in the Mental Health Education field, 2020
EDUCATION
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY GPA: 3.99/4.0
Master of Science in Counselor Education, December 2001
Recipient of Canisius College’s Dr. Caulfield Award “Student Counselor of the 2001-2002 School Year.”
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors, 2002
State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, August 1997
Professional Experience
10/18-Present the Center for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CITI Boces), Behavior Specialist
Pulaski Elementary School
Participate in FBA/BIP development and BIP management including collection and reporting of data.
Utilize data to refine goals and improve identification of appropriate intervention strategies to help shape behaviors.
Provide families with wrap around services/linkages within the community
Collaborate with teachers, counselors and school personnel regarding individual student behaviors and data, pattern of behaviors, observations within the program and provide behavioral and instructional interventions.
Work cooperatively with administration and staff to promote a positive student behavior-trained in Restorative Practices.
Assist Teachers in taking a Multi-Tiered Systems approach within the classroom setting.
Trained in school based Dialectical Behavior Therapy and run DBT groups within the school setting
Received training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
Other duties as assigned by Principal
12/16-10/18 Cayuga Centers, Director of
Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
●To assure clinical competency in all clinical areas relating to the implementation of the MST interventions.
●Undertake MST sessions in support of the MST staff in crisis situations and planned review meetings.
●Plan and organize all aspects of delivery of MST; including the management of 24/7 duty on call system.
●To manage relevant budgets in line with the MST counties.
●To provide Management oversight for MST services.
●To provide clinical leadership to two MST teams.
●To provide the strategic lead for MST in Oswego, Oneida, Ontario, and Cayuga Counties ensuring effective publicity and communication with stakeholders.
●Attend and represent at all MST events.
●Assure that all assessments and comprehensive, multi-systemic and provide adequate information
●To ensure compliance with all MST license requirements.
●Provide direct clinical training.
12/08-12/16 CAYUGA CENTERS, (formerly Cayuga Home for Children), Auburn, NY
Senior Multi Systemic Therapist (MST)
●Received extensive training using an intensive, evidence-based, family and community-based treatment model.
●Visit schools in the Cayuga County area to work with at-risk youth experiencing an array of various behavioral issues to include aggression (verbal and physical), truancy, school related schools, negative peer’s association, family conflict and self-harming behaviors.
●Utilize a cognitive behavioral therapy approach.
●Collaborate with all systems to help youth reduce their behaviors.
●Work with the parents in family therapy to achieve the skills they need to continue this progress upon termination of services.
●Trained and certified in Contingency Management which is an intensive research-proven drug and alcohol program for youth.
2009-Present CENTER FOR LIVING WELL, Auburn, NY
Co-owner/Mental Health Private Practice Therapist
●Provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling services.
●Provide Diagnostic intake assessments and evidence-based therapy.
9/08-11/27/08 STATE UNIVERSITY AT OSWEGO, Oswego, NY
Academic Planning Counselor
●Assisted Students with declaring a major as well as various educational and career options.
●Assisted students with setting attainable goals and in the selection of appropriate courses.
●Planned and instructed various workshops and led groups on study skills/test preparations.
●Evaluated academic progress.
●Reviewed general education requirements/major requirements.
●Trained in Banner.
6/05-6/08 PARTNERSHIP FOR RESULTS, Mobile Outreach Services Team (MOST), Auburn, NY
Counselor (serving Union Springs Central School District - Middle/High School)
●Provided individual clinical counseling to students/families.
●Assessed students/families’ drug and alcohol usage and made referrals to community resources.
●Administered, scored and interpreted a variety of standardized tests.
●Attended all necessary school meetings.
●Maintained all proper documentation.
9/02-6/05 GATEWAY-LONGVIEW DAY SCHOOL TREATMENT
PROGRAM, Williamsville, NY
Middle/High School Guidance Counselor
●Provided individual counseling to students.
●Facilitated four psycho educational groups.
●Facilitated Parent Training group.
●Provided family therapy to families.
●Assisted students with scheduling classes.
●Prepared students for college and other post-graduation plans.
●Developed Comprehensive Assessments and Social Histories on each student.
●Completed Functional Behavioral Assessments.
●Documented necessary data in student's individualized Educational Plans.
●Facilitated case conferences every six months.
●Consulted with referring school districts regarding students’ progress.
●Collaborated with teacher and all administration.
●Provided teachers with behavioral management techniques.
●Effectively consulted with community service providers linked to the students.
●Served as supervising counselor for Canisius College School Counselor Interns.
Volunteer Experience
CCYO Basketball Weedsport District
Weedsport 4th Grade Travel Basketball Team
Aid the Coach in the areas of scheduling, coordinating, and administrative duties, as well as behavioral issues of the youth.
Resources available upon request
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