Sofia A. Barrios

Sofia A. Barrios

Psychotic Unit Volunteer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BA/MA Forensic Psychology Student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice | Ronald E. McNair Scholar | HH Care Manager at CHDFS

  • Education

    • John Jay College (CUNY)

      2021 - 2026
      Forensic Psychology BA/MA Forensic Psychology Senior

      Activities and Societies: McNair Scholars Program | PSI CHI Bachelors/Masters Forensic Psychology StudentMinor in Anthropology

  • Experience

    • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

      Mar 2023 - Dec 2023
      Psychotic Unit Volunteer

      Psychotic Unit Volunteer at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Center. Participated in mindful activities and group therapy with patients, and encouraged patients to partake in group therapy sessions. Engaged in recreational activities with patients like playing board games and doing coloring sheets. Assisted staff with room changes, maintaining room cleanliness and providing patients living essentials. Monitored patient behavior and emotional state, provided emotional support for patients and reported any harmful behaviors to unit staff Show less

    • Achieve Beyond

      Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
      Behavioral Therapist

      As a Behavior Therapist I was responsible for implementing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) programs to my patient under the supervision of a BCBA for children with autism spectrum disorder. Conducted 1:1 therapy sessions with the patient with child enacting behavior intervention plans. Collected data during sessions, assisted in parent training, and consulting with the BCBA to ensure program integrity. Maintained “pairing” throughout all sessions through playtime and activities to ensure trust and connection with the patient and therapist Show less

    • CHDFS, Inc.

      Mar 2024 - now
      Care Manager

      As a Health Home Care Manager I am responsible for providing ongoing support and coordination for community and medical resources to promote the well-being of the child and their families. Advocate for families in the healthcare and school systems. Frequently conducting comprehensive assessments, PHQ9, and CANS-NY to monitor and document progress and needs to adjust care plans as needed. Attend monthly home visits to patients and families, to assess patient progress, update parents on plan of care progress and conduct home visits 48 hours after hospital discharges to ensure that the patient’s medical needs are being provided Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • New York Presbyterian Volunteer Certificate

      NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
      Dec 2023
    • Mandated Reporter Training

      NYS Office of Children and Family Services
      Feb 2024
    • CITI Program HSR for Undergraduate Students

      CITI Program
      Sept 2021
    • Medicare & Medicaid Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention

      U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
      Jan 2024
    • FirstGenU Fall Career Institute

      John Jay College (CUNY)
      Nov 2022