Work Experience

Psychotherapist & Clinical Manager

The Alliance: Psychology, Advocacy, & Support, Cheshire, CT
June 2022- present

Diagnose and treat mental health disorders, via theory-based and evidenced-based psychotherapy treatment; Create individualized treatment plans according to client needs and circumstances; Meet with clients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary; Conduct ongoing assessments of client progress; Provide psychological and emotional support to clients.

Public Safety Dispatcher

Rocky Hill Police Department, Rocky Hill, CT
April 2017-August 2022

Dispatch for Police, Fire, and EMS; Responsible for radio communications for all departments, as well as regional radio channels; Responsible for 911 emergency calls and non-emergency calls from the public; Execute Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol for all medical calls; Maintain and enter official COLLECT V2 files; Maintain HIPAA compliance; Continuously surveil police building and other town property; Operate at all times with paramount concern for officer safety and public safety. Performs all duties listed above primarily as a lone dispatcher.

Certified Correctional Probation Senior Officer: Mental Health & Youthful Offender Officer

Florida Dept of Corrections, Broward County, FL
November 2014-January 2016

Promoted Position. Supervise, surveil, and maintain a caseload of over 120 mental health and/or violent offenders as well as youthful offenders under 21 y/o; Conduct field and home visits; supervise GPS offenders by tracking and logging their locations at all times via GPS equipment; Communicate clients’ needs and treatment plans using the principles of Evidenced-Based Practices; Assess offender risk levels; Monitor and conduct tests for the use of illegal substances; Liaise between judiciary personnel, attorneys, law enforcement, treatment providers, and other agencies and community resources; Maintain case records, responsible for HIPAA compliance as well as other confidential information such as records checks via local and national agencies; Conduct Pre-Sentence investigations; Conduct searches and arrest offenders; Practice safety regulations; Communicate with victims, offender’s family and the general public

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Public Safety Dispatcher

Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth, CT
January 2017-July 2017

Dispatch for Police, Fire, and EMS; Responsible for radio communications for all departments, as well as regional radio channels; Responsible for 911 emergency calls and non-emergency calls from the public; Execute Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol for all medical calls; Maintain and enter official COLLECT V2 files; Maintain HIPAA compliance; Continuously surveil police building and other town property; Operate at all times with paramount concern for officer safety and public safety. Performs all duties listed above primarily as a lone dispatcher

Certified Correctional Probation Officer

Florida Dept of Corrections, Broward County, FL
June 2013-November 2014

Entry position. Supervise, surveil, and maintain a caseload of 150+ offenders; Conduct field and home visits; Document all violations, infractions, and incidents; Communicate clients’ needs and treatment plans; Assess clients’ risk levels; Monitor and test offenders for the use of illegal substances; Conduct searches and arrests; Liaise between judiciary, attorneys, law enforcement, treatment providers, and other agencies; Maintain case records; Responsible for HIPAA compliance as well as other confidential information; Practice safety regulations; Practice regulations regarding inmate movement; Communicate with victims, offender’s family and the general public

Certified Correctional Probation Senior Officer: In-Court Officer,

Florida Dept of Corrections, Broward County, FL
January 2016-January 2017

Promoted position. Certified Law Enforcement Officer; worked with Judge and court personnel in Criminal Court; Liaised between judiciary personnel, attorneys, Dept. of Corrections, law enforcement, defendants, probationees, treatment providers, and other agencies and local resources; Represent FL Dept. of Corrections for official court record, testimony, and consultation regarding Dept. of Corrections policies and procedures; Coordinate appropriate hearings for probationees; Drafted court orders for probation; Route and file official time-sensitive court documents; Maintain HIPAA compliance; Supervise a caseload of offenders; Communicate with victims, defendant’s family and the public

Case Manager

The Connection Inc.,
Roger Sherman Work Release Center
New Haven, CT
September 2012-April 2013

Supervise clients, assess risk levels and comprise treatment plans; Administer and score assessments; Practice regulations regarding safety and inmate movement; Document infractions/incidents