Colleen Baker-Orthwein, LCSW

Experience

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  SHAPES Body Image

  Sept 2011 - May 2013

  Founder & President

  -Founded a student organization at Syracuse University for students of any background to come together to speak about body image and eating disorders, promote healthier body image on campus and empower each other to love ourselves more.-We were officially recognized as a student organization in November 2012 at Syracuse University.-Held our first official event during NEDAwareness Week 2013 which included a film showing and subsequent panel discussion.-Upon my graduation, the group is currently being led by fantastic new leadership. I check-in frequently to inquire about their work and goals as the year progresses. Show less

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  Alpha Gamma Delta

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Alpha Chapter President

  -Worked with an Executive Council of 7 other women and chapter advisors to help run a women's fraternity with over 150 members.-Helped to build connections with other university organizations, involved in Greek life or not.-Maintained constant correspondence with International Headquarters-Properly handled situations and decisions within the Fraternity.-Led all meetings and kept all women informed.

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  Syracuse University

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  -Assist in the beginning stages of a research study regarding smoking and chronic pain in the Health Behavior Research Lab-Syracuse University Department of Psychology. -Research tools and necessary products for research project implementation.-Create project participant surveys.-Explore promotional options to acquire participants for the study.-Search for and summarize prior research related to our study.

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  EmmeNation

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Eating Disorder and Body Image Intern & Editor

  -Work with body image advocate and plus-size supermodel Emme on a number of projects, from blogging to event planning to promotion-Organize Wednesday meetups in the city for women to come together to feel empowered and de-stress-Write blog articles for the Emmenation.com blog and help to create a new resource page regarding body image and eating disorders

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  Partnership with Children

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  School Social Work Intern

  -First-Year Field Education Placement in partial fulfillment of Columbia University Master's in Social Work-Maintain a caseload of clients who are students at Lafayette Academy Alternative Learning Center, a long-term suspension site in Bronx, NY-Help with attendance outreach efforts by making home phone calls for absent/late students-Perform home visits for students who have not attended the site for 10 days or more.-Conduct intake meetings with new students and parents to explain the program and attain consent to work with the students.-Learn about the overall processes and procedures of school social work. Show less

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  Columbia University in the City of New York

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Student Ambassador

  -Act as a representative of Columbia University School of Social Work for admissions efforts and outreach.-Provide information to prospective and admitted students throughout the application and admissions process.-Facilitate building tours and attend information sessions to answer questions and promote CSSW.-Monitor social media for CSSW Admissions as a member of the Social Media Team.

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  Broome Street Academy Charter High School

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Social Work Intern

  -First-Year Field Education Placement in partial fulfillment of Columbia University Master's in Social Work-Maintain a caseload of 10-20 clients consisting of high school students from 9th to 11th grade.-Help with truancy and child welfare efforts with families and caregivers of clients by maintaining strong relationships and consistent supervision.-Monitor and take charge in crisis situations, utilizing interventions.-Learn the processes and realities of social work, specifically in a school setting. Show less

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  Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  -Clinical social work internship with the Hoarding Disorder Research Program led by Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez.-Second year field placement in partial fulfillment if the requirements for Master of Science in Social Work degree.-maintain a caseload of 20+ sufferers of Hoarding Disorder--providing referrals, individual treatment and case management services-lead a mindfulness group organized specifically for sufferers of Hoarding Disorder, partnered with Eviction Intervention Services-led a bibliotherapy group as part of a research study exploring exploring its effects on the participants' cluttering behaviors-maintain a caseload of 6 study participants that involves completing 10 individual 2-hour decluttering sessions in the participants' homes after completion of the bibliotherapy group Show less

  • Clinical Social Work Intern

    May 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Clinical Social Work Intern

    May 2014 - Aug 2014
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  ASPCA

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Strategy and Campaigns Intern

  -Advocate for the well-being and proper treatment of animals through work with the Farm Animal Welfare and No Pet Store Puppies campaigns of the ASPCA.-Work on projects involving Anti Ag Gag campaigns, consolidation of potential allies in each US state and coordinating humane restaurant/catering options for ASPCA employees in each ASPCA office.

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  Columbus Park, Eating Disorder Experts

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Member of the Eating Disorder Practitioner Training Program

  -Completed a six-month eating disorder treatment practitioner-training program at prominent NYC outpatient eating disorder treatment center Columbus Park Collaborative under the direction of Clinical Director Melissa Gerson, LCSW.-Acquired and learned about skills surrounding the clinical treatment of eating disorders, covering topics such as CBT, DBT, FBT and meal support.

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  Monte Nido

  May 2015 - Aug 2019

  -Provision of individual therapy, group facilitation, family therapy, therapeutic meal and outing support, and coordination of care with other members of the client’'s referring treatment team. -Completion of clinical assessments, insurance pre-certifications and ongoing utilization management, discharge and aftercare planning, and ongoing participation within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.-Lead supervisory experiences including regular weekly intern/recovery coach supervision and full staff clinical supervision as needed. Show less -Supervise specific program activities, collect and record important information, assist with orientation and intake process, offer assistance, support and problem-solving techniques to clients as well as co-facilitating group therapy.-Assist in meal preparation, observe during/after meals, supervise client shop & cook outings/general outings and supervise exercise and any other client activities.-Responsible for reporting clinical and other pertinent information to the rest of the treatment team. Show less

  • Lead Therapist

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Primary Therapist

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Mental Health Worker

    May 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Psychotherapy & Counseling Center

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Psychotherapist

  -Managed a fee-for-service outpatient practice caseload of 6-8 outpatient clients-Facilitated individual psychotherapy on a weekly basis to clients with issues ranging from Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, work stress, transitional issues, suicidal ideation, parental conflict/child neglect or abuse and Attention Deficit Disorder

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  Attune Psychotherapy

  Oct 2017 - now

  -Lead a team of pre-licensed and licensed clinicians through management of financial, clinical and marketing development associated with running a private practice.-Facilitate individual, group, couple or family therapy within a group psychotherapy practice. -Specialize in working with adolescent and adult clients struggling with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, Hoarding Disorder and adjustment disorders.-Provide supervision support to fellow clinicians within the field.-Create and develop therapeutic groups ranging from skill use and eating disorder support. Show less

  • Owner & Clinical Director

    May 2020 - now

  • Psychotherapist In Private Practice

    Oct 2017 - now
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  Project HEAL: Help to Eat, Accept and Live

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  Peer Support Volunteer Supervisor

  -Facilitate bi-weekly group supervision calls with volunteers, helping them to collaboratively strategize about how best to support mentees and facilitate group within Communities of HEALing (COH) program.-Create agenda for supervision calls for review by COH Program Manager.-Respond to requests for immediate support by volunteers and conduct 1:1 calls with volunteers as necessary.-Maintain detailed status notes on all volunteer experiences, challenges, and strengths.-Work closely with Program Manager to assess and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of training and supervision models. Show less