Joshua Friedman
Master of Social Work student with a foundation in culturally responsive care and a background in human-centered design
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Sobre
Master of Social Work student with a foundation in culturally responsive care and a background in human-centered design, dedicated to building therapeutic relationships and supporting clients through life's challenges
Experiência
MSW Intern at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (2026 – Present)
- Conduct behavioral health intake assessments for children, adolescents, and adults
- Provide individual psychotherapy under LCSW supervision using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based interventions
- Develop collaborative treatment plans based on client goals and clinical assessment
- Build therapeutic rapport with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
MSW Intern at Mental Wellness Center (2026 – Present)
- Teaches mental health classes for high school and 6th grade students
- Facilitates Weekly mental health lunch clubs at several Santa Barbara high schools
- Co-Facilitates Hearing Voices Support Group
Senior Product Designer at Broadridge (2025 – 2025)
- UX Lead for Broadridge's flagship financial product, Wealth In Focus
- UX Lead for special projects, supporting sales team with innovative new products
Senior Product Designer at NextRoll (2022 – 2024)
- UX Lead for automation section of this AdTech SaaS product, allowing users with less advertising experience to run 5 advanced campaign types with minimal setup
- UX Designer for onboarding experience, which increased retention by 18%
Social Service Volunteer at Partners in Caring
- Provide transportation and companionship to older adults facing social isolation, supporting their independence and emotional wellbeing through regular check-ins and engagement
Social Service Volunteer at Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service
- Supported low-income families in East Harlem by assisting with community outreach efforts, providing transportation for family outings, helping in the thrift store, and designing a new website to improve access to services
Formação
Honors BA in English, Art, & Computer Graphics – Amherst College
Master of Social Work in Social Work – Ohio State University (2026-12)
