Stephanie Keicher
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Stephanie Keicher

Stephanie Keicher
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Summery

To gain experience working in a Mental Health environment. To gain real-world exposure and help lay my career foundation. Driven and well-organized team player offering excellent communication and multi-tasking abilities, diligent, detail-oriented, and reliable worker. Enthusiastic about advancing abilities and supporting my future work success.
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Skills

- Supports students and Adults with disabilities focus on school material and assists in working on aggressive behaviors
- Safety training
- Relationship development
- First Aid/CPR
- Case management experience

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Work Experience

Direct Support Professional, Developmental Disabilities Institute, Sayville, May 2019-Present
? Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
? Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
? Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
? Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
1:1 Aide, Alternatives For Children, East Setauket, February 2020-May 2020
? Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
? Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
? Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
? Attended in-services, workshops, and seminars.
Recreational Assistant, Jeffersons Ferry, East Setauket, February 2018-September 2018
? Integrated social aspects into activities by encouraging partnerships and team-based participation.
? Worked on computer programs to create data and input progress
? Set up facility areas with supplies, tables, and chairs for planned activities.
? Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from, and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Practicum Experience
Practicum Student, Compassion Counseling Center, Commack, September 2020-December 2020
? Observed client sessions Via telehealth
? Completed client intakes for direct contact hours
? Completed client progress notes
? Contacted insurance companies to gain knowledge on client benefits
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Education and Training
Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University. C.W Post
4.0 GPA
Completed coursework in pre-practicum, Practicum, research methods, and group work
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, St. Joseph’s College
Certification in counseling
High School Diploma, Patchogue-Medford High School