I am a seasoned mental health practitioner with a demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.for the last 20 years. Prior to having a private practice, I have worked in agencies as Clinical Director as well as a Clinical Counselor.
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Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 25 sessions per week.
Lead patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions
Diagnose mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Guide clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Charted and recorded information in client files.
Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings.
Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Supervised 8 counselors. Reviewed their notes and caseloads. Held group clinical supervision sessions for counselors. Wrote grant proposals and developed quarterly reports for funding agencies. Effectively managed my own caseload based on 10 sessions per week. Wrote weekly department reports for Executive Director and monthly reports for the Bishop of Newark diocese. Charted and recorded information in client files. Held monthly meetings with the Substance Abuse director and AIDS center director to collaborate on services.
Post graduate continuing education to present.
Post graduate continuing education.
Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling
Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling
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