Therapist

Posted on: 2008-09-04

EDUCATION: 2000-2004 Salve Regina University Newport, RI Administration of Justice -B.A. in Administration of Justice 2004-2005 Salve Regina University Newport, RI Administration of Justice -M.S. in Administration of Justice with a concentration in International Criminal Justice and a graduate certificate in Homeland Security LANGUAGES: Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish EXPERIENCE: 1/08-present NAFI Connecticut, Inc Oakdale, CT MST Therapist -Provide intensive family- and community-based treatment that addresses the multiple determinants of serious antisocial behavior of youth, individualize therapeutic interventions based on family needs, be culturally competent in working with diverse populations, provide crisis intervention, act as a liaison and work in collaboration with community stakeholders, team members, and related community service providers, provide all clinical documentation for each client in accordance with agency requirements, translate for clients and their families within the community, participate in regular staff development conferences 3/07-1/08 Child Guidance Clinic of Greater Waterbury Waterbury, CT Bilingual In-home Clinician -Provided comprehensive assessments and evaluations, individualized therapeutic interventions based on family needs, co-created treatment plans with clients and their families, was culturally competent in working with diverse populations, provided crisis intervention, acted as a liaison and worked in collaboration with other professionals, team members, and related community service providers, prepared and maintained required documentation for agency and insurance, maintain confidentiality of agency and clients, translated for clients and their families within the agency and community, attended regular staff development conferences 10/06-3/07 Child Guidance Clinic of Greater Waterbury Waterbury, CT Bilingual In-home Counselor -Provided intensive in-home services to youth with psychiatric problems at risk for out of home placement, worked in collaboration as a team with clinician, provided case management to clients and their families, worked with diverse populations, acted a liaison and worked in collaboration with other professionals, team members, and related community service providers, maintained confidentiality of agency and clients, attended regular staff development conferences 2005-2006 Community Events, Inc East Hartford, CT Assistant Manager -Promoted national children’s charities such as D.A.R.E. and Toys for Tots, assisted Manager in daily office routine, conducted preliminary and closing interviews, inventory control, maintained event rapport, trained distributors and trainers 2002-2005 Child and Family Services Newport, RI Senior Counselor -Staff secure program, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention trained, provided one on one therapeutic intervention, worked directly with clients, utilized de-escalation skills in crisis situations, assisted in life developing skills, motivated clients to be successful by using creative and innovative skills, ensured the implementation of treatment plans of each resident, ensured safety of the residents of the program, attended regular staff development conferences, participated in Retention & Recruitment Committee with agency COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Volunteered at St. Patrick Church, Positive Role Model Program, assisted Community-Oriented Police Officers with Citizens Police Academy, Newport Advanced Citizens Police Academy, Newport Citizens Police Academy REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST