
Timeline
About me
Therapist at ROOTs Transition
Education

Our lady of mercy academy
2008 - 2012Advanced regents high school diplomaActivities and Societies: National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society

Our lady of mercy school
1998 - 2008
Hofstra university
2016 - 2018Master of arts with distinction mental health counseling/counselor
Mount st. mary's university
2012 - 2016Bachelor of science in psychology, minor in chriminal justice summa cum laudeActivities and Societies: Dean's List 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016; Delta Epsilon Sigma Member
Experience

Residence inn by marriott
Aug 2011 - Sept 2012Lifeguard- Supervised indoor & outdoor pool independently - Maintained Marriott high standards of cleanliness and condition while operating / supervising the pool area

Forest estates pool club
Jun 2012 - Sept 2018Lifeguard- Recruited and trained over 10 lifeguards in proper pool procedures- Worked well within a team of 15 lifeguards- Maintained high standards of health and safety procedures according to Nassau County regulation- Observed up to 133 patrons throughout shift to ensure safety - Handled monetary transactions

Mount st. mary's university
Oct 2012 - May 2014Lifeguard- Worked well independently and within a team of lifeguards- Ensured all policies and procedures were followed and maintained during my shifts

Mount st. mary's university
Aug 2014 - May 2016Intramural supervisor- Co-Supervisor with five other individuals, which required effective communication skills- Ensured Intramural games remained efficient and on schedule- Oversaw up to 100 officials and players throughout one shift- Required knowledge of sports and quick thinking in high pressure situations - Evaluated and mentored officials in order to guide their improvement - Clarified and improved rules for each sport

Stone ridge school of sacred heart
Aug 2015 - Dec 2015Lower school counselor intern- Collaborated and coordinated school assembly visual aid project to educate students on school values of diversity, faith, service, intellect, and community- Taught social emotional classes to grades Pre-K through 4th- Led small group guided activities designed to improve and educate on mental health- Increased knowledge of counseling techniques through observations of Lower School Counselor

Bnb bank
Jun 2016 - Sept 2017Accounts payable associate- Review and approve up to 110 invoices prior to payment each day- Process check requests and mail reimbursement payment in a timely manner to associates and proper vendors- Consistently maintain accuracy in calculating figures, including percentages, discounts, and commission fees- Answer and direct calls to appropriate associates- Responsible for mail distribution and the requisition of supplies

Hofstra university
Aug 2016 - Dec 2018Career center graduate assistant- Facilitate the transition of college students into the professional workforce by offering career- related support - Manage daily drop-in hours each week to answer quick questions about career-related topics- Communicate with faculty and employers to develop different programs, such as Green Careers Day and Diversity@Work- Founded and lead the Student Advisory Board, a group of 20 undergraduate and graduate students who provide the student perspective on the services and resources offered by the Career Center - Develop career-related videos, blogs, and additional resources as a member of the Graduate Assistant Team- Create marketing materials to promote career development events and increase student participation Show less

Insight climbing & movement
Sept 2017 - Feb 2019Rock climbing instructor- Educate on proper belay technique, appropriate knots, and anchoring system to ensure safety and well-being of the climber - Provide instruction on proper climbing techniques by adapting to each climber's preferred learning style - Facilitate a fun and safe environment conducive to learning and determining personal strengths - Monitor climbing activities within the facility to ensure proper protocol and procedure is being followed - Introduce facility to new climbers and acclimate them through orientation of rules and safety procedures Show less

Melillo center for mental health
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018Mental health intern- Conduct individual counseling with clients in an outpatient setting with the intention of building a therapeutic alliance- Facilitate group therapy to up 15 clients based on dialectical behavior skills, relapse prevention, and stages of change - Establish rapport with clients through active listening and clarification of statements- Provide intake assessments and determine appropriate level of care for potential clients- Guide clients through the process of being admitted and completion of necessary forms and releases- Develop treatment plans and provide education on diagnoses- Record accurate progress notes in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards- Provide progress letters of applicable information to parties with appropriate consent forms Show less

Outback therapeutic expeditions
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020Senior field therapist- Conduct individual counseling with adolescents aged 13 to 17 years in an outdoor wilderness setting - Collaborate with the Primary Therapist on how to empower each client- Assist clients in developing and reaching goals of mental, physical, social/leisure, and family health- Conduct different therapeutic interventions, such as guided meditations to increase distress tolerance- Facilitate group therapy to up to 11 clients based on therapeutic theme for the week, such as resilience, identity, family, and vision- Record and maintain progress in accordance with Utah’s Department of Commerce standards- Maintain safety procedures and company protocols to ensure the safety of each individual client Show less

West ridge academy
Mar 2020 - Sept 2020Primary adolescent girls therapist
Outback therapeutic expeditions
May 2021 - Aug 2022Clinical support therapist
Roots transition
Aug 2022 - nowPrimary therapistROOTs Transition is a residential treatment center in Park City, UT working with adolescents assigned female at birth who are between the ages of 15-18. Our mission is to heal the lives of those impacted by complex trauma through agency, curiosity, and community, while using nature as a catalyst for growth and integration.
Licenses & Certifications

Clinical mental health counselor
State of utah
National certified counselor (ncc)
The national board for certified counselors
Level 1 narm basics training
Narm training instituteMay 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kristi Riecker, CMHCPresidential Scholarship - Aug 2012
- Awarded to Kristi Riecker, CMHCWasson Award Nominee -
Volunteer Experience
Collegiate Challenge
Issued by Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville on Mar 2015
Associated with Kristi Riecker, CMHCFlag Football Head Referee
Issued by Special Olympics Maryland on Oct 2014
Associated with Kristi Riecker, CMHC
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