Results-oriented School Psychologist with expertise in the following areas:

          Intervention and Conflict Resolution Techniques

          Student/Child Behavior Modification Techniques

          Achievement and IQ testing

          Collaborative Development/Implementation of Learning Strategies

          Teacher and Parent Consulting

          Program Development/Re-Structuring/Implementation

          Community/External Professional Services Resourcing

         MS, School Psychology earned 2007

         Member, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

         Solid supporting background in client therapy, intake, case management, and crisis intervention accumulated over prior 13 years in mental/behavioral health field.

         Resourceful at providing quality group and individual therapy for persons dealing with complex issues

         Knowledgeable in diverse aspects of treatment from assessment to diagnosis and ongoing therapy within broad environments.

         Proficient in insurance verification, requisite documentation, billing and admissions

 

 

MONROE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT C School Psychologist                                       2007-Current

         Effectively define and address individual student and school needs to determine optimal interventions and services; proficiently conduct crisis and threat assessments, review/implement and administer programs and steer IEP meetings.

         Actively consult/collaborate with teaching staff on behavior interventions, IQ testing and achievement testing to maximize outcomes; proactively interface with parents

         Strategically refer students to outside service providers and community resources for customized solutions to individual requirements.

 

TABERNACLE SCHOOLS C Tabernacle NJ C School Psychologist Intern                                2006-2007

         Applied problem-solving, planning, development, implementation and documentation talents toward counseling elementary aged children.

         Served as Member of I&RS (Intervention and Referral Services) Committee and the Child Study team providing psychological evaluations and reports.

         Conducted psychological testing, identified grade level objectives, participated in Special Education identification meetings, and prepared appropriate Individual Education Plans in collaboration with teachers.

         Provided daily student counseling, teacher counseling and parent consultations, supported by requisite documentation and reports.

         Managed program for each student through case management encompassing monitoring of student progress, retesting and ongoing counseling

         Built dynamic relationships with peers and school officials to facilitate positive support systems for students.

 

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STEINENGER BEHAVIORAL CENTER C Cherry Hill NJ C Crisis Intervention Specialist            2003-2006

         Interceded in mental health emergencies and expedite acceptable programming for each patient, including mental health hospitalization if warranted.

         Resourceful at providing supportive counseling services and behavior modification for adjustments in social and substance abuse recovery skills.

         Defused a number of volatile situations and brought crises to successful conclusions, and participate in intervention hearings, meetings and conflict mediations.

         Provided support systems and linkages for children and adolescents in emotional turmoil.

         Contributed to program by creating communication procedures designed to ensure program effectiveness.

 

PRINCETON HOUSE C Cherry Hill NJ C Admissions Specialist                                                2000-2003

         Responsible for scheduling all appointments for all programs at the Cherry Hill location

         Applied strong organizational talents to gathering data regarding admission to health programs and explaining benefits to patients upon admission.

         Managed patient accounts inclusive of personal data, insurance and treatment programming.

 

PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL C Marlton NJ C Intake Clinician                                                    1998-1999

BEHAVIORAL CONCEPTS C Pennsauken NJ C Case Manager                                                         1998

DRENK MENTAL HEALTH CENTER C Mt. Holly NJ C Case Manager                                        1987-1993

         Participated in case management, monthly peer reviews and team evaluations of program adequacy and effectiveness to continuous improve programs and services.

         Responsible for intake assessments, crisis intervention, and treating individuals, groups and families.

         Offered exceptional case management through professional assessments and structured and semi-structured treatment plans and individual and group therapy, along with consistent case review.

         Coordinated multi-discipline treatments, utilization reviews with insurance companies, and discharge planning for clients.

 

GLOUCESTER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR C Woodbury NJ C Program Supervisor          1993-1998

         Oversight for the daily operation of the health center with responsibility for planning and implementation of the annual plan, staff management and program oversight.

         Developed and implemented an adult outpatient daycare program that provided stability and assurance of continuous normal lifestyle within 5 years.  Not one person was hospitalized.

         Directed the daily counseling program activities that prevented any patient from readmission to hospital care. 

         Supervised a staff of 5 personal care assistants and trained staff in counseling techniques for interacting with program participants.

         Monitored, evaluated and gave feedback to staff in support of policies assuring appropriateness of all counseling techniques and services.

         Assisted in the planning of medication maintenance for participants.

 

 

Master of Science in School Psychology, Eastern University, 2007

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Immaculata College, 1987