Nanuet, New York, United States
MSW candidate at Fordham University. Experience supporting individuals across behavioral health, psychiatric, and educational settings, including eating disorder recovery, serious and persistent mental illness, and developmental disabilities. Passionate about supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-informed care and committed to lifelong learning in clinical social work.
- Implementing 1:1 behavioral interventions with clients with autism meant to reduce maladaptive behaviors, and teaching skills that strengthen appropriate functional behaviors in their place. - Applying skills acquisition targets aimed to teach language, communication, social skills, play skills, self-help, and pre-academic skills. - Using active listening and clear and effective communication with the child and caregivers to ensure a collaborative approach to intervention to better understand and respond to the unique needs and behaviors of each child. - Collecting accurate data on all skills acquisition and behavior reduction targets
- Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions with adult clients in an inpatient psychiatric setting, utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles. - Facilitate a weekly Discharge Readiness Group to support clients’ transition planning, coping skills, and community reintegration. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and monitor client progress. - Completed comprehensive clinical documentation, including psychosocial assessments, individual service plans, and monthly progress notes.
- Developed and led the Rockland DSS Rent Smart program, facilitating support and educational groups at the on-site temporary assistance family shelter, to help families build skills for maintaining stable housing and create a safe space to share their experiences. - Monitored supervised parent-child visitations to assess interactions and ensure compliance with court orders. - Supervised and mentored a high school student, promoting growth and skill development. - Assisted with records retention to support data management. - Participated in meetings on Racial Equity and Cultural Competence, Blind Review Board, and staff development.
- Key player in integrating and supporting eating disorder clients through their recovery journey by providing support and intervention consistent with the client’s treatment plan, understanding their individual differences and the broader societal factors that impact their treatment. - Engaging clients in developing healthy and appropriate connections with other clients in the milieu and the team, developing active listening and interpersonal skills. - Collaborating with other members of the health team to provide comprehensive services to patients in an integrated and holistic manner in a residential setting. - Exposure to leading therapeutic groups, developing core skills that promoted clinical growth.
- Collaborating with lead teacher in a CABAS (Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to School) model classroom, implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs. - Providing direct support to students with cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges, to facilitate their participation in classroom activities and promote their academic and social development. - Adjusting instructional approaches based on each students specific needs, utilizing behavior analysis principles to reinforce positive behaviors and address academic, social, and behavioral goals - Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in special education practices, classroom management, and student support techniques.