EDUCATION

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Graduated 06/2010 with a GPA of 3.83
 

Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice
 Graduated 12/2007 with a GPA of 3.10
 President of Alpha Phi Sigma- Criminal Justice National Honors Association (2006-2007)
 

EXPERIENCE

VisionQuest LTD- Remote

Administrative (Nov 2016-present)

Grant Writing
Marketing
Supervision of Case Managers and Therapists
Transcription
Insurance Applications/Credentials
Program Design

VisionQuest Blue Ridge Academy- Saylorsburg, Pa   

Treatment Director (March 2014-May 2016)

Provide individual, group, and family therapy
Design and implement individual treatment plans
Administer assessments quarterly
Design and implement strategic sexual offender interventions.
Work closely with Juvenile Probation, Public Defender’s Office, District Attorney’s Office and Children and Youth Services
Conduct training and marketing on the treatment of sexual offenders.
Implement and audit all Mental Health and Department of Public Welfare regulations
Appear at all client court hearings on behalf of VisionQuest
Market program to each county throughout the state of Pennsylvania

The Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc- Wilkes-Barre, Pa        

  Juvenile Sex Offender & Juvenile Fire Setter Program Director (Aug 2011-February 2014)

 Oversee daily activities of program staff.
 Track data outcomes.
 Design and implement program changes.
 Have mobile therapy caseload per department.
 Supervise staff on therapeutic interventions.
 Work closely with Juvenile Probation, Public Defender’s Office, District Attorney’s Office and Children and Youth Services.
Conduct training workshops on Juvenile Firesetting and Juvenile Sex Offending for community
Hold financial responsibility for both programs
Implement and audit all Mental Health and Insurance regulations.
Perform tasks listed below
 

Juvenile Fire Setter and Juvenile Sex Offender Mobile Therapist (01/2011-08/2011)             

 Perform biopsychosocial assessments, evaluations, intakes, and interventions.
 Responsible to consult with multi disciplinary treatment team.
 Counsel and treat clients specifically with fire setting and sex offending concerns.
 Conduct family therapy and integrate positive support teams.             
 Prepare client and family for discharge.
 

KidsPeace SITE Program- Scranton, Pa

   Brief Treatment Counselor (08/2010-12/2010)

 Collaborate with client, family, and legal entities for providing treatment before, during, and after therapy.
 Perform biopsychosocial assessments, evaluations, intakes, and interventions.
 Design and implement treatment plans for clients.
 Identify, counsel, and treat clients with sexual issues.
 

AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Special Guest on international Radio Show “Tough Talk with Joe Peters”
 1st Place Non Profit and Community Assistance Center (NCAC) in Children and Youth Category for Juvenile Fire Setters Program      
 March 2012 CASSP newsletter “A Proactive Approach to Juvenile Fire Setting”
 Designed an applied research project and training presentation for teachers, parents, and children about the dangers of internet predators. (2008-2010)
 Datatel Scholarship (2004-2005)
 Diprizio Award (2004-2005)
 Scholars in Service Scholarship (2005-2006)
  

TRAININGS PROVIDED

“A Snapshot of Progress: Restoring Justice in Our Community”- Educational Conference at the Woodlands Resort; CEU’s awarded.
Workshop on Juvenile Fire Setters and Juvenile Sex Offenders- November 18, 2012
  “Juvenile Fire Setters- A Criminal, Psychological, and Treatment Perspective”- Educational Training at Luzerne County Community College- CEU’s awarded; October 11, 2013.

SKILLS/TRAINING OBTAINED

“A Collaborative Approach to Stop Sexual Harm by Youth.” by Joanne Schodale
ADHD Medication Management Inservice- Shire Pharmacuetica- Relias Learning
Age Specific Competencies- Relias Learning
“ Assessing Family Risk Factors and Using the Frat-Y”- Kate Mattei, PsyD & Robert Stadolnick, EdD
Assessment of Treatment of Criminal Offenders with ID- Relias Learning
Best Practices Guidelines- Relias Learning
Best Practices: Behavior Support and Intervention- Relias Learning
Boundary Training-Internal Training
Case Management Basics- Relias Learning
Changing Paradigms in Fire Safety and Burn Prevention- Ernest Grant RN/UNC Chapel Hill/NFPA Board member
Child Protective Services Law- Relias Learning
Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace- Relias Learning
“Constant Change is here to Stay”- Daniel Bernardy and Amy Bergum
“CTG Web- An Online Training Course for Using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Childhood Traumatic Grief.” Medical University of South Carolina
Customer Service-Internal Training
Defensive Driving-Internal Training
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Advanced Techniques- Relias Learning
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: An Introduction- Relias Learning
Documentation/Release of Information Action Plan- Relias Learning
Evaluation of Community Protection Program for Offenders with DD- Relias Learning
Family Assessment and Intervention- Relias Learning
“Family Therapy and Fire setting: Visualizing and Experiencing Change”- Brad Jackson, PhD and Isabelle Guillemet, MD
Fire Safety- Relias Learning
First Aid/ CPR through American Red Cross.
HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals: How To Avoid Disciplinary and Malpractice Actions- Relias Learning
Infection Prevention Part 1 & 2- Relias Learning
Leadership 1 Developed by Sue Carrara, MBA
Motivational Interviewing- Relias Learning
Practical Strategies for Engaging Families and Children- Relias Learning
Predicting Violence and Threat Assessment- Relias Learning
Release of Information- Relias Learning
Risk Assessment of Homicide and Suicide- Western Psychiatric Institute
Safety Crisis Management through JKM Training Inc.
Services for Adolescent and Family Enrichment (SAFE) and Juvenile Fire Setting- Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Pediatrics University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
Sanctuary Introduction- Relias Learning
Sanctuary/Non-Violence- Building Relationships- Relias Learning
Sanctuary-Emotional Intelligence- Relias Learning
Stress Management for Mental Health Professionals- Relias Learning
Subpoena Training- Internal Training
Supporting People at Risk of Criminal Behavior- Relias Learning
Treatment of Juvenile Sex Offenders-Western Psychiatric Insitute
“TF-CBT Web- An Online Training Course for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy.”Medical University of South Carolina
“Using Data to Make a Difference”-Joseph Thomas, Asst state Fire marshal Maine Office of the State Fire Marshall
“What are you boys watching in there? Media exposure, Parenting and Fire Setting”- Kate Myers, LICSW and Lt. John Egan, (Ret)
Work-Life Balance- Relias Learning
Writing Progress Notes 101- Relias Learning

REFERENCES

Available upon request.