Gillian Tanz, LCSW

Experience

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  Ryan Partnership

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Proofreader

  Review print marketing materials for spelling, grammar, and brand-specific style to ensure quality and timely execution of product. Work among a variety of creative professionals to gain commitment and consensus.

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  The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis and Education

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Crisis Counselor (volunteer)

  Provide on-call assistance to victims of sexual assault via crisis hotline and in-person crisis support, including liaising with law enforcement, medical professionals and legal personnel. Assist clients in recovering from traumatic episodes and symptoms such as flashbacks and panic attacks using grounding techniques and counseling skills.

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  Laurel House, Inc.

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2014

  Manage Supported Education Program, which provides services to individuals in recovery from mental illness to help them enroll and succeed in higher education. > Provide direct service to clients and supervise program staff and volunteers to accomplish program goals. Conduct program intake, orientation and make referrals as appropriate. > Establish person-centered support plans and coach clients on necessary skills, provide guidance and support, and facilitate connections to on-campus and community resources. > Collaborate with supported employment specialists to support achievement of client's career goals. > Extensive work with collaterals, including family, academic faculty and staff, administrators, clinicians and other agency service providers to accomplish client's recovery goals. > Provide training and informational presentations to agencies and individuals on Supported Education Services. > Direct service and program support to cognitive remediation program, which aims to help clients recover cognitive functioning that is often lost at onset of symptoms of psychotic disorders. Show less

  • Supported Education Program Manager

    Nov 2007 - Sept 2014

  • Employment Counselor

    Jan 2007 - Nov 2007
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  Recovery Network of Programs

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2010

  Social Work Intern

  Provide one-to-one and group therapy, individual case management and discharge-planning services to adults in 30-day inpatient dual-diagnosis program. Work with interdisciplinary team within the agency and maintain contacts at referral sources and aftercare providers to develop opportunities for clients to recover. Ensure timely and complete documentation of services. Create a resource book of aftercare programs.

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  Literacy Volunteers of Stamford-Greenwich

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Tutor, General Volunteer

  Teach a weekly English Literacy class to speakers of other languages, including lesson planning and follow-up with students. Also participated in group recognition activities and events to acknowledge student progress.

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  Silver Hill Hospital

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

  Residential Counselor (per diem)

  Maintain therapeutic milieu, including ensuring program compliance and resident/patient safety, one-to-one and group counseling / process groups, therapeutic activities; observe and document self-administration of medications.

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  Monte Nido

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Assistant Clinical Director

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Primary Therapist

    Sept 2014 - Jul 2016
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  Gillian Tanz, LCSW LLC

  Aug 2015 - now

  Psychotherapist in Private Practice

  Educational counseling and psychotherapy practice specializing in work with young adults, college students, life transitions, eating disorders and disabilities.

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  Monte Nido & Affiliates

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Clinical Director