Licensed Professional Counselor

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Pennsylvania Active since 04/06/2020

oLicense Number: PC012314

National Certified Counselor (NCC) Certified 04/09/2022

oNCC Number: 995236

Skills

Strong clinical skills in counseling, crisis intervention/stabilization, triage, and program management

Advanced knowledge of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) in formulation of treatment goals and applying to counseling practices in higher level of care settings

Integrating individual, couples, and family counseling into the curriculum of a structured day program, using cognitive, affective, behavioral, and systemic interventions to address high-risk behaviors, wellness, and personal growth in adult populations

Initiating, developing, and updating treatment goals to respond appropriately to unique client needs

Collaborating/communicating with multidisciplinary team members and training new team members with focus on developing and maintaining intrapersonal, interpersonal, and relational strengths

Supporting and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and staff

Managing and maintaining protected health information through timely and thorough documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, treatment plan updates, call logs, and other memorandums within the electronic health record system

Education

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 08/2015 – 07/2017

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

University of the Sciences (USciences), Philadelphia, PA 08/2011 - 05/2015

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Psychology

Professional Experience

Pyramid Healthcare / Onward Behavioral Health: 9815 Roosevelt Blvd. Suite B. Philadelphia, PA 19114

Lead Therapist, The Light Program- Partial Hospitalization Program (04/2021 – Present)

Status: Full-Time Employee (40+ hours/week) Salary: ~$56,000 - $62,000

Developing daily and weekly curricula for the adult partial hospitalization program (PHP), including designing, coordinating, and conducting group psychotherapy sessions, psychoeducation groups, and ancillary services

Acting as clinical/administrative liaison for other programs, sites, holistic services, and teams as needed

Providing subject matter consultation to Masters’ Level intern and consistently collaborating with Counselor(s) and other colleagues during weekly individual and group meetings to explain assignments, review progress of cases, and confer about counseling perspectives

Recommending methods to improve the quality, quantity, and integration of treatment services to internal and external sources to preserve focus on accessibility and high-quality healthcare

All duties listed under “Counselor”

Pyramid Healthcare / Onward Behavioral Health: 801 Old York Road, Suite 310, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Counselor, The Light Program- Partial Hospitalization Program (07/2017 – 04/2021)

Status: Full-Time Employee (40+ hours/week) Salary: ~$50,000 - $53,000

Facilitating and co-facilitating process and psychoeducation-based group therapy, intake interviewing, and individual/family therapy utilizing appropriate clinical interventions in professional counseling practices

oMaking professional evaluations through conducting intake Level of Care Assessments, utilizing DSM-V diagnostic criteria in formulating diagnoses, offering clinical recommendations, and assisting clients in making treatment decisions

oDemonstrating advanced knowledge and mastery of the counseling process, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions, and maintaining an effective counseling relationship

oUtilizing a variety of trauma-informed approaches within individual, group, and family counseling settings, demonstrating sensitivity to diversity in race, culture, socioeconomic status, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation

Creating and updating treatment plans with clients, aftercare/discharge planning, case management, conducting and utilizing standardized assessments (such as GAD-7 and PHQ-9), and other administrative tasks as needed

oCollaborating with PHP clients individually to establish mutually agreed-upon goals, and employing evidenced-based practices, such as DBT, ACT, and CBT, to execute advanced counseling skills during PHP treatment

Communicating with clinical team both orally and in writing during daily PHP team meetings and email consultations with staff members, both internally and across office locations

Initial and continuous evaluation of behavioral and emotional needs of clients and family members

oUtilizing independent judgment and skill to provide complex crisis and stabilization to patients in psychological distress by de-escalation and facilitating a referral to inpatient hospitalization, if necessary

Conducting outreach efforts to past and present clients, family members, significant others, and referral sources to market the program and increase visibility within the community

Awards

Pyramid Healthcare “Core Value” Award: Dedication Awarded: June 2022

oGranted for “Unwavering commitment to the Pyramid Healthcare mission: to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve.”

Pyramid Proud Beacon: “One Purpose” Awarded: October 2022

oPeer-nominated for “exemplifying the Pyramid Proud Values, is a shining example of someone who is making a difference, is an outstanding team player, or who lives by our purpose.”

Referencesmailto:********@********.***

Ariel Stern, LPC : *****.*****@*****.*** 215-***-****

Latifa Furline, M.Ed. : ********@********.*** 215-***-****

Peter Pudlo, MA, NCC : ******@********.*** 609-***-****

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