Clinical and Social Work Experience
Clinical Social Work Intern A Caring Alternative, Asheville, NC (September 2023 - December 2024 | 1,133 hours, Intensive In-Home Services)
- Created treatment plans, conducted clinical comprehensive assessments for diagnosis, and assessed service eligibility.
- Conducted family sessions for clients needing family interventions.
- Facilitated Client and Family Team Meetings (CFTs) with providers monthly to assess interventions and goal progress.
- Supported coworkers with session preparations and intervention planning.
- Provided services in client homes, day programs, doctor offices, shelters, and other community locations to assist and advocate for clients facing life challenges and serious mental illness.
- Participated in daily team meetings.
- Traveled to 10 client locations in the Asheville area daily for community-based services.
- Conducted ongoing assessments and planning for client mental health needs, providing psychoeducation on symptoms, coping strategies, frustration tolerance, impulse control, trauma, and more.
- Provided on-call services, offering after-hours telephone support or in-person assistance as needed.
- Maintained daily documentation of client services.
Social Work Intern
Children’s Community Programs of CT, East Haven, CT (February 2021 - December 2021 | 600 hours, Pathways Academy, Youth Transitional Services, and T.E.A.M Programs)
- Served as a case manager intern for high school students.
- Built rapport with clients to connect them to resources that support goal achievement.
- Developed a life skills program (T.E.A.M. Program) for high school students.
- Integrated CSWE competencies within social work practice.
- Implemented intervention plans and goals tailored to high school students.
- Facilitated group sessions on life skills for high school students.
- Led coping groups for interns to prevent burnout.
- Assessed students using career surveys and monitored progress in life skills development.
- Tutored clients for CNA exams and provided job search assistance.
Volunteer Experience
- New London Homeless Hospitality Center, New London, CT (August 2020 - December 2020 | 70 hours)
- Assisted residents with resume building, job applications, food stamp applications, birth certificates, and unemployment filings.
- Organized mail, served food, answered calls, and conducted process recordings.
- YWCA STRIVE Program, New Britain, CT (February 2020 - May 2020 | 70 hours)
- Conducted group activities and mentored middle school students.
- Valley Community Baptist Church, Avon, CT (September 2019 - December 2019 | 70 hours)
- Co-facilitated groups for high school students and co-led events and retreats.
- Office of Victim Advocacy, New Britain, CT (February 2019 - May 2019 | 70 hours)
- Conducted outreach activities such as information tables, data collection, and group planning.
Work Experience
Qualified Mental Health Professional A Caring Alternative, Asheville, NC (September 2023 - December 2024)
- Provided in-home and community-based services to individuals experiencing serious mental illness.
- Participated in daily team meetings.
- Conducted person-centered treatment planning.
- Traveled to 10–11 client locations daily in Asheville to provide community-based mental health support.
- Conducted ongoing mental health assessments and provided psychoeducation on symptoms, coping strategies, and trauma-related concerns.
- Provided on-call services, including after-hours telephone and in-person crisis support.
- Documented daily client services.
Paraeducator
Pediatric Developmental Services, Columbia, MD (May 2022 - August 2023)
- Provided one-on-one instruction and support for middle school students in special education.
- Co-taught and provided classroom support.
- Assisted students with emotional disturbances, helping them de-escalate and use coping strategies.
- Supported students with learning and physical disabilities.
- Maintained documentation and communication with supervisors and coworkers.
Care Manager
Children’s Community Programs of CT, East Haven, CT (May 2021 - April 2022)
- Managed care for Youth Transitional Services (YTS) clients.
- Assisted clients in securing employment in their desired career paths.
- Built rapport and connected clients to resources for successful transitions.
- Provided support and resource connections to help clients secure employment.
- Adapted services and support strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tutored clients for the CNA exam.
AmeriCorps Employee
Jumpstart, New Britain, CT (September 2017 - August 2018)
- Led activities such as reading, writing, vocabulary lessons, dramatic play, songs, puzzles, and problem-solving exercises with preschool children.
