Psychologist Professional Summary

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Nationally Certified School Psychologist with experience and training in the mental health and school settings. Worked with diverse individual populations, which included O.M.H., D.O.H., O.P.W.D.D. and M.I.C.A. clients. Field experience working with students in the general and special education system.

Professional Experience
2017- Present: Consultant Psycho-diagnostic Technician
Visiting Psychology Services of New York, Long Island, NY

Administer comprehensive cognitive and psychosexual evaluations for adults with intellectual disabilities. Conduct clinical interviews with residential staff and a review of records. Provide assessment interpretations to clarify concerns regarding behavior, personality traits, mood, emotional …show more content…

Participated in new entry screenings. Provided parent and staff feedback. Observed and participated in Special Education initial eligibility and annual re-evaluation meetings. Provided direct interventions, behavior modifications, social skills training for individual and group counseling caseload. Participated in consultation with school staff, mental health training with teachers, and school-wide student assemblies. Experience with Response to Intervention, Crisis Management, and Functional Behavior …show more content…

Responsibilities included intake assessments, utilization review, and individual treatment and discharged planning within the Community Residence. Communicated with family, as well as other agency staff to coordinate services on behalf of individuals. Developed, facilitated, and implemented various structured and therapeutic activity groups. Provided individual group and/or family counseling to individuals.

2013-2013: Day Habilitation Specialist
The League Treatment Center, Brooklyn, NY

Supervised classroom as the lead staff with behaviorally challenged individuals to ensure all treatment plans were carried out daily. Reviewed monthly progress of all goals according to the Day Habilitation Plan and Individual Service Plan. Made recommendations to the Clinical Team Psychologist and Social Workers regarding ongoing individuals’ programmatic needs. Participated in all annual and semi-annual treatment meetings with individual’s support circle to review treatment plans and make changes as needed.

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