Mental Health, Youth advocacy, Non-profit
Resume:
Virginia M. Pfaff, M.A.
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
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EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Psychology (Clinical Services)
Marywood University, Scranton, PA, August, 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, December, 1996
WORK HISTORY & RELATED EXPERIENCES
Home-Based Intervention Therapist April 2001-March 2009
The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Wooster, Ohio
• Conducted individual and family diagnostic assessments using assessment tools while gathering pre and post data.
• Developed and completed treatment plans and other required agency paperwork.
• Provided direct therapeutic treatment (individual, marital, familial) to families and individuals in community and home-based settings.
• Assured coordination of services with other agencies such as Juvenile Court, Children’s Services Board, and individual schools.
• Facilitated groups teaching life skills and healthy relationships for teens, utilizing DBT skills.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Intervention.
Committee Member of Child Advocacy Center
Wayne County Child Advocacy Center August 2005-March 2009
• Acted as a representative of the Mental Health System in Wayne County.
• Consulted on Juvenile Sexual Abuse cases.
Parent Project Facilitator October 2004-March 2009
The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Wooster, Ohio
• Facilitated three-hour groups for parents of strong willed adolescents over a course of ten weeks.
• Gathered Pre and Post data utilizing the Ohio Scales to measure improvements.
• Coordinated and recruited referrals and participation with Juvenile Court, Children’s Services Board, and school systems.
Wellness Committee Member April 2001-March 2009
The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Wooster, Ohio
• Attended and facilitated meetings to brainstorm ways to promote positive mental and physical wellness among the agency.
• Designed and hosted events that involved employee appreciation, morale, and community among agency staff.
• Acted as a liaison between the committee and the agency administration and staff.
Mobile Therapist/Behavioral Specialist Consultant August 2000-March 2001
Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Inc., Kingston, PA
• Conducted individual and family diagnostic assessments.
• Developed and oversaw implementation of behavioral treatment plans.
• Supervised Therapeutic Staff Support workers in the home, community, and school
settings.
• Provided direct therapeutic treatment to individuals and families in the home and community setting.
• Consistently worked within the CASSP system.
Family Based Treatment Specialist November 1999-June 2000
Family Diagnostic Crisis Center, Pittston, PA
• Provided brief intensive family therapy to families and adolescents.
• Worked collaboratively with staff psychologists and psychiatrists.
• Provided crisis intervention in hospital or community settings in an as needed on- call basis.
• Facilitated groups teaching life skills, anger management, and coping skills to adolescents.
• Completed one year of Home-Based Training through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center
Student Intern June 1999-August 1999
Children’s Service Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA
• Observed and Participated with the intake and assessment process.
• Worked with staff psychologists on conduction of psychological testing and report writing.
• Worked with Crisis Intervention Unit.
• Co-facilitated group work with young children in a day treatment program.
• Observed and facilitated with the juvenile court intake process.
• Provided supervised therapy to families and youth in Outpatient Services.
Child Care Worker October 1997-February 2000
Lourdesmont, Clarks Summit, PA
• Provided direction and support to female adolescents in a residential setting.
• Provided structure and guidance on daily living skills
• Educated and provided support regarding peer relationships.
• Facilitated groups focusing on problem solving skills, coping skills, and peer relationships.
• Promoted and conducted self-esteem building exercises.
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