Therapist at Family Ties (2026-04 – Present)
- Provide in-home and school-based clinical therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-27) and their families throughout Clayton, Fulton, and Henry county, managing a caseload of 15-30 clients
- Develop and implement individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans using evidence-based practices
- Treat a range of diagnoses including PTSD, MDD (single/recurrent; moderate to severe; with psychotic features), GAD, ADHD, ODD, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Deliver individual and family therapy to improve emotional regulation, behavior, and family functioning
- Actively engage caregivers in treatment, addressing barriers to consistency, participation, and progress
- Collaborate with schools, DFCS, medical providers, community support individuals, and community agencies to coordinate care
- Provide community-based support and resource linkage to meet client and family needs
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation with GIRP formatting utilizing eCaseNotes, ensuring compliance with state and organizational standards
- Participate in supervision and ongoing training to ensure adherence to best practices
- Utilize trauma-informed approaches to support safety, stabilization, and long-term outcomes
Family Education and Support Provider at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (2024-12 – 2025-02)
- Conduct client assessments to gather relevant information and understand their mental health needs
- Provide individual counseling sessions to clients guided by the treatment plans and goals
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions to address clients' mental health concerns
- Develop and maintain accurate and timely clinical records contributing to the development of client-centered care, including progress notes, treatment plans, and any other required documentation
- Actively participate in individual and group supervision sessions with licensed mental health professionals
- Engage in ongoing learning and training opportunities to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards set forth by relevant licensing boards and governing bodies, including ensuring client confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of service provision
MSW Practicum Intern at Kinder Mind (2024-01 – 2024-05)
- Engage in ongoing learning and training opportunities to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge
- Assist with client assessments to gather relevant information to form clinical diagnoses with the supervising professionals
- Contribute to the development of and maintaining client-centered treatment plans, considering clients' strengths, needs, and treatment goals
- Provide individual counseling sessions to clients, guided by the treatment plans and goals approved by the supervising licensed mental health professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Actively participate in individual and group supervision sessions with licensed mental health professionals, including other interns, counselors, therapists, and support staff
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards set forth by relevant licensing boards and governing bodies
Mental Health Associate (MHA), Intake Department at Peachford Hospital (2023-08 – 2023-12)
- Assist in the admission process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of patients (wanding) and personal belongings
- Monitor referred and walk-in patients and complete rounding every 15 minutes maximum and chart observations
- Accompany patients to assigned units upon admission
- Give report to Nursing Staff upon transfer of any behavioral changes in patients that may be of use to healthcare providers
- Participate in hospital emergency codes necessary to the unit's and the hospital safe operation
- Provide general nursing assistance, appropriate to patients' age
- Carry out clerical and administrative tasks to support patient care and department operations, including taking and routing of phone messages, maintaining departmental supplies
MSW Practicum Intern at Georgia Hope Inc. (2022-08 – 2022-12)
- Provide case management services for all assigned children, working with other family support providers for guidance and assistance
- Maintain an average caseload of children and families
- Conduct face-to-face interviews with each family and child (individually) at least twice per month, more often if needed
- Monitor compliance of foster and adoptive homes with licensing and contract regulations with home safer inspection at least once per month
- Write individualized service plans (ISP), admission assessments, and monthly progress notes
- Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries while respecting the dignity, worth, and confidentiality of children, foster and adoptive parents
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Pathways Autism Center (2021-02 – 2021-09)
- Follow and carry out treatment plans developed by the BCBA
- Provide 1:1 therapy sessions with clients, using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques to teach new skills, reinforce positive behaviors, and reduce maladaptive behaviors
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, including the client's progress, behavior observations, and any concerns that need to be addressed by the supervisor
- Communicate with caregivers and family members, providing updates on progress and guidance on how to reinforce strategies or interventions at home
- Work alongside RBTs, BCBAs, and clinic staff to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to treatment, sharing relevant observations or data as needed
- Follow all ethical guidelines set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and clinic policies
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center (2020-08 – 2020-10)
- Follow and carry out treatment plans developed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Provide 1:1 therapy sessions with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Record and track data on client progress, behaviors, and treatment outcomes during sessions. This data is crucial for analyzing effectiveness and adjusting treatment plans as needed
- Use reinforcement strategies to encourage repetition of desired behaviors
- Work on skill acquisition programs that target communication, socialization, daily living skills, or academics, helping clients make progress toward their individualized goals
- Provide caregivers and family members updates on progress and guidance with reinforce strategies or interventions at home
- Work alongside other RBTs, BCBAs, and clinic staff to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to treatment, sharing relevant observations or data as needed
- Implement safety protocols during therapy sessions, ensuring a safe environment for both the client and staff
- Follow all ethical guidelines set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and clinic policies
Intern, Children's Program at Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence (2020-01 – 2020-05)
- Use resilience-based practices to assist children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring they are supervised during activities, meals, and downtime
- Help facilitate educational activities, including tutoring, reading, or providing resources to support schoolwork and personal growth
- Respond and provide comfort and care to individuals calling the 24-hour domestic violence hotline and record necessary date while maintaining dignity, safety, and confidentiality
- Maintain and input accurate, timely data into CaseWorthy including resources used and received by families
Assistant Teacher at Sheltering Arms, Educare (2017-07 – 2018-02)
- Helping create and maintain a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment, ensuring children stay engaged and follow routines
- Ensuring children's safety and well-being, including monitoring nap times, snack times, bathroom breaks, and outdoor play
- Provide support with lesson plan development and implementation to ensure that activities and curriculum goals align are age-appropriate and foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth
- Observing children's behavior, progress, and development, and recording findings to help guide the teacher in planning future lessons and interventions
- Assisting in maintaining communication with families regarding their child's progress, behavior, and development
- Assisting with any special projects, field trips, or events organized by the school, including setting up and supervising the activities
Child Development Associate (CDA) Teaching Intern at Our House Inc. (2017-02 – 2017-07)
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Took daily attendance, notifying the lead teacher immediately of any student absences
- Oversaw students in the classroom
