____________________EXPERIENCE____________________

Jun. 2006 - Dec. 2009 - Assistant Director of Counseling 2006

Community Care, Avenel, NJ
Acted as a liaison between management and clients. Provided solution-oriented c
ounseling to employees. Provided conflict-resolution when necessary. Supervised
eight employees, scheduled work hours, and resolved conflicts. Preparing for lic
ensure as Behavior Analyst and counselor.
Sep. 2005 - May 2006 - Mental Clinical Externship
Saint Clare's Hospital, Dover,NJ, Clinician 2005
Administered, scored, and interpreted a wide variety of standardized and special
intelligence, personality, vocational interest, aptitude and other psychologica
l tests. Evaluated children's physical and psychological makeup to determine nee
ds. Counseled family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and
supporting the client and patient. Completed and maintained accurate records and
reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and
other required information.
Jun. 2005 - Oct. 2005 - Psychiatric Screener
St. Clare's Medical Center, Dover, NJ,Psychiatric Screener 2005 Evaluated
clients'
physical and mental condition based on review of client information. Used evalua
tive techniques, developed and implemented therapeutic treatment plan in medical
setting. Observed client to detect indications of abnormal physical and mental
behavior. Identified behavioral and personality traits and intelligence levels.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records, wrote extensive psychological reports, an
d conferred with other professionals in order to evaluate individuals' mental an
d physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a
specific program.
Apr. 2004 - Dec. 2005 - Behaviorist
Community Access Unlimited, Elizabeth, NJ, 2004
Was instrumental in reducing reported behavior incidents by 67%. Wrote, designed
and produced effective behavior treatment plans. Successfully handled on-call e
mergency situations. Spearheaded brand new behavioral health department establis
hing mandatory staff trainings, individual and group counseling for clients and
access to outside supportive services to supplement treatment when necessary.
Sep. 2003 - Feb. 2004 - Case Manager 2003
Community Care, Avenel, NJ
Consulted with and served as a liaison with community agencies, insurance compa
nies and mental health programs and services to evaluate community health needs
and services. Accessed and recorded clients and community resource information w
hile conducting interviews for problems, such as personal and family adjustments
, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, physical and mental impairments
. Counseled individuals and groups relative to personal and social problems and
educational and vocational objectives. Referred clients to community resources a
nd organizations.
Jun. 2001 - Aug. 2003 - Assistant Manager
Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, NJ
Trained and managed five associates and achieved significant improvements in the
ir productivity. Counseled clients and patients in individual and group sessions
to help them overcome dependencies, recover, and adjust to life. Provided clien
ts and family members with information about addiction issues and services, maki
ng referrals when necessary. Planned and implemented follow-up and aftercare pro
grams for clients to be discharged. Analyzed counseling, guidance procedures and
techniques to improve quality of service.
____________________EDUCATION____________________
Jun. 2004 - M.A., Clinical Psychology
Montclair State University, Montclair
GPA: 3.1, Major GPA: 3.3
May 1998 - Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Communications Management
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
GPA: 3.1, Major GPA: 3.5. TRAINING Social Work Practice and Process, Medication
Distribution Training, Data Analysis, Incident Report Writing, Psychopathology,
OSHA Training, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Social Welfare and Pol
icy, Clinical Syndromes, Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Program Evaluati
on, Mental Health, Child and Family Services Agency CORE Training, FACES Trainin
g, MANT Behavioral Management, CPR & First Aid