Priya Bajaj
Clinical Therapist
St. Thomas,USVI
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Therapist with three years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Applies CBT, DBT, and MI counseling techniques to address needs of diverse patients. Certified as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Organizes and leads individual 1:1 sessions, serving clientele through therapy, treatment plans, and third-party representation/ collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Department of Health: Division of Behavioral Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Dependency Services
St. Thomas, USVI
10.2019 - Current
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Provided therapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral and motivational interviewing to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports, court reports, and monthly reports
- Completed intakes, Emergency Commitment Forms, and APTD forms
- Court appearances to represent clientele, community event participation, attendance in company trainings
- Participation in treatment teams, case conference, and case assignments
- Collaboration with psychiatrists on staff
Registered Behavior Technician
Island Therapy Solutions
St.Thomas, USVI
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy with children ranging from ages 3-19
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Documented patient information and progress notes on online software
- Third party contact with parents and schools
- Participation in treatment team meetings and company trainings
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, USVI 01.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Mental Health Treatment
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- American Counseling Association
- Association of Virgin Island Psychologists
Certification
National Certified Counselor
Internships
- Department Of Health: Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Dependency Services (St. Thomas, USVI) (September 2017-March 2018)
- Vista Balboa Crisis Center (San Diego, CA) (July 2015-November 2015)
- Center for Autism Research (San Diego, CA) (September 2014-June 2015)
- Tampa General Hospital. (Tampa, FL). Independent study/ internship in Clinical Psychology (January-April 2014)
- Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center- BHU (St. Thomas, USVI) (June-August 2011)
Timeline
National Certified Counselor
07-2021
Clinical Therapist
Department of Health: Division of Behavioral Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Dependency Services
10.2019 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Island Therapy Solutions
12.2016 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands
01.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Tampa
08.2010 - 05.2014
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