1. R A C H A E L C E A
(845) 661-8788 | RachaelCeaMSW@gmail.com | Carmel, New York
EDUCATION
Columbia University School ofSocial Work,New York, NY May 2016
Master of Science in Social Work:GPA 3.86; Merit Scholarship
Concentration:Advanced Clinical Practice
Specialization: Health, Mental Health & Disabilities
Relevant Coursework: Practice in Alcoholism & Chemical Dependency, Social Work Practice with
Individuals, Families, & Groups, Stigma & Mental Health, Research Methods, Motivational Interviewing,
DBT, TF-CBT, Dementia, Social Work Practice with Children, Understanding Depression, Coping with a
Life Threatening Illness Advocacy in Social Work Practice & Understanding the U.S. Healthcare System,
Undoing Racism Workshops
State University ofNewYork at NewPaltz, New Paltz, NY May 2014
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology: GPA 3.9
Awards: Dean’s List 2012-2014, Student of Excellence, Psi Chi Honor Society
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Westchester Community College Personal Counseling Center,Valhalla NY 2015 - present
Social Work Intern
▪ Provide individual therapy to college students developing coping mechanisms, setting goals and
collaborating for future plans
▪ Conduct intake assessments, mental health status exams and biopsychosocial assessments to develop
treatment plans
▪ Facilitate anxiety reduction group, other group therapies and workshops on campus
▪ Plan and execute campus-wide events addressing a variety of mental health-related topics including
stress management
▪ Serve as a member of the college’s multi-disciplinary behavioral intervention team and attend weekly
meetings to collaborate about appropriate interventions for at-risk students
▪ Conduct psychotherapy sessions with students utilizing theoretical approaches (CBT, motivational
interviewing, DBT, mindfulness, TF-CBT)
▪ Participate in staff training workshops that cover a variety of topics (e.g., violence prevention on
campus.
▪ Provide crisis interventions for at-risk students with suicidal ideation, substance abuse, self-harming
behaviors, psychosis, and/or behavioral difficulties
Jewish Child Care Association at Edenwald,Pleasantville, NY 2014 - 2015
Social Work Intern
▪ Provided individual therapy to dually diagnosed, intellectually disabled adolescents with history of
trauma to set goals, create coping skills and develop appropriate relationships with peers
▪ Developed treatment plans through biopsychosocial assessments
▪ Facilitated family therapy sessions with clients for reunification with family
▪ Co-facilitated group therapy sessions in residential facility
▪ Supported clients and family in court, treatment planning and visiting planning
2. ▪ Conducted home safety assessment for foster family reunification
▪ Advocated for clients' rights, consulting with Director of Child Care about LGBTQ and Anti-bullying
policies
▪ Provided crisis management interventions de-escalating client from heightened state.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Family Services,Poughkeepsie, NY 2013 - 2014
Psychology Intern
▪ Tutored students in an after-school program and created elaborate lesson plans for education groups
▪ Led education groups for in culture, self- defense and further academic enrichment
▪ Developed materials for facilitators and program directors educating students on different cultural
backgrounds and coping skills
▪ Empowered students to take control of their learning by creating a schedule to complete homework,
build self confidence in their intelligence and create time for breaks
Camp Wilbur Herrlich,Patterson, NY 2012 - 2013
Psychology Intern
▪ Aided special needs clients with camp activities by de-escalating clients in crisis, developed coping
skills, and emotional management skills
▪ Implemented cognitive behavioral techniques, modeling and relaxation therapy
▪ Engaged clients in camp activities by using the client’s imagination and implementing it into the games
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Home Health Aid,Stormville, NY 2010 - 2014
▪ Coached cancer patient through chemotherapy session by describing the procedures, managing
appointments, providing transportation and supporting the grieving process
▪ Engaged client through therapeutic activities such as relaxation techniques, independent living skills
and stimulating activities
▪ Assisted with household chores like grocery shopping, cleaning and financial management, as well as
pet care
Murder Mystery Dinner,Carmel, NY 2006 - 2011
▪ Conducted marketing & advertising activities including networking and print collateral to promote
performances
▪ Organized catered affairs, ordered decorating supplies, arranged catering of buffet-style cuisine and
managed costumes
▪ Distributed profits from performances to fund local families in need and charities including Putnam
County CAP, Putnam/Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center,American Heart Association,
and American Cancer Society
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Mac & PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS Statistics