Management Manager
Resume:
DANA M. CARRETTA, M.S.
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EDUCATION
Fairfield University, Bachelor of Arts
Major: Philosophy/Applied Ethics Minor: Psychology
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, Master of Science, GPA 3.9
Mental Health Counseling (60 credits)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Holistic Learning Center, L.L.C., White Plains, NY September 2008 – Present
Behavioral Therapist and Consultant
• Delivering several behavior management techniques, including play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy
• Facilitating play groups and leading/co-leading social skills groups to teach proper social interaction
• Use of prompting, errorless learning, and reinforcement principles
• Providing 1:1 Behavior Intervention Services in a home and classroom setting
• Using psycho-education to inform the caregivers and educators of youth with Autism spectrum disorders
The Children’s Village July 2010 – April 2012
Bridges to Health, Quality Manager
• Providing ongoing support to all Bridges to Health staff to support case management activities
• Creating and maintaining several tracking systems to ensure optimal efficiency
• Diligently handling all issues related to program eligibility and compliance
• Engaging other team members to promote understanding of program philosophy, standards, rules and regulations
• Working closely with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
• Creating several marketing strategies to promote program success
• Application of several management and leadership techniques to supervise the B2H Quality Improvement Medical Biller and Record Reviewer staff
The Children’s Village September 2010 – August 2011 Mental Health Counseling Intern for Supported Housing & Residential Treatment Center
• Provided exemplary individual therapy to traumatized children and adolescents
• Conducted several challenging behavioral assessments including the TSCC, BASC, and TESI
• Incorporated Animal Assisted Therapy into ongoing work with youth
• Providing 24/7 on-call therapy for youth to assist in crisis management
Giant Steps School, Southport, CT September - December 2007
Intern
* Provided educational support to developmentally disabled students
* Assisted during therapy sessions, such as occupational, play, and music therapies
Stony Lodge Hospital, Ossining, NY June - July 2007
Therapeutic Activities Coordinator
* Provided person centered treatment to children and adolescents through the use of crafts, cooperative games, and physical activities
* Created individualized treatment plans
* Engaged youth in therapeutic groups to target social, movement, task, and communication skills
Dermatology Consultants of Westchester, Scarsdale, NY September 2001 – August 2009
Medical Records Clerk, Receptionist
Ensured optimal and efficient patient healthcare by following up on treatment
• Used computerized patient database to maintain office efficiency
License Information
LMHC Limited Permit #: P82514
National Certified Counselor (from the NBCC) – exam completed, pending experience hours
Specialized Skills: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Microsoft Excel, data management systems, such as CONX and LEWIS, animal assisted therapy, Medicaid compliance, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) standards
*Professional Portfolio available up request. This dossier includes several letters of recommendation, selected syllabi, and several certifications and achievements.
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