1. 1MICHELLE LOBACHEWSKI
244-38 89th
Avenue Bellerose, NY 11426  (917) 981-4442  mlobachewski@gmail.com
Objective:
To obtain a position as a professional school counselor in a collaborative and positive school environment that will allow for me to create
a comprehensive school counseling program to provide support for student’s academic, social/emotional, and career planning needs;
This program will empower students to reach their full potential as successful students and members of society through a team effort.
Education:
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Advanced Certificate Program, School Counseling, May 2016
GPA: 3.9
New York University, New York, NY
Master of Arts, Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, May 2008
GPA: 3.9
Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, May 2006
GPA: 3.9, Magna Cum Laude
Counseling Experience:
Bronx Leadership Academy II High School, Bronx, NY, Intern, (September 2015-May 2016)
• Deliver student services including individual counseling and group counseling.
• Mediate student conflict
• Work with students on their academic and career planning
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other staff to meet the needs of the student population
• Learn how to use Ilog (ATS) and Sesis and keep appropriate documentation
• Create a referral system for mental health resources outside of the school community for evaluations, counseling, and/or other
issues for the individual student or family.
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Rockaway PROS, Queens, NY, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (May 2013-Present)
• Meet agency requirements for qualitative and quantitative contacts with participants. Includes conducting intake interviews,
rendering diagnoses in accordance with DSM criteria, providing crisis intervention, providing intervention in various
treatment modalities conducting telephone referrals, providing advocacy, case management and referrals.
• Provide services in all PROS components & develop WRAP plans with participants.
• Meet agency requirements for qualitative and quantitative documentation. Includes writing progress notes, recovery and
wellness plans, intake assessments, correspondence regarding clients, termination summaries, encounter forms, case notes,
group notes and any and all other required documentation.
• Assess the needs of the participant including basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
• Ensure that referrals are made to appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the needs of the participants and
their families.
• Follow-up on referrals made on behalf of the participant and respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner,
recognizing the need for effective collaboration in order to insure the highest levels of service provision.
• Participate in cross-program service reviews and support and planning and coordination of service delivery and service
closure.
• Ensure that target population has access to service according to contractual requirements and Agency Mission.
• Document all administrative and clinical paperwork associated with direct service clients. Maintain content and format of
casework record according to regulatory guidelines.
• Provide and/or participate in trainings related to behavioral health services as well as those specific to and required by PROS
license.
The Park Slope Center for Mental Health, Inc., Brooklyn, NY, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (September 2009-April 2013)
Clinic Outpatient Treatment Duties:
• Evaluated and assessed clients through mental status examinations, psychosocial history, comprehensive intake information, and
participation in multidisciplinary team groups for thorough needs formulation planning.

2. • Served as a primary therapist for children, adolescents, and adult clients for mental disorders and behavior problems and
created individualized and culturally competent treatment plans
• Provided updated behavioral and case reviews as monitored through group and supervision, referral process and discharge
planning, and remain in contact with family and community supports as necessary for appropriate treatment needs.
• Provided on-site support and clinical back up as needed, as well as other responsibilities not listed above as assigned.
Clinic Plus School and Community Based Treatment Duties:
• Served as a part of the Child and Family Clinic Plus early recognition and intervention public school-based program in
Bushwick Campus High School, in close partnership with educators and families, to help improve children’s academic
performance, social relationships, overall well-being and to prevent long-term mental health problems
• Served as part of the Child and Family Clinic Program in the clinic setting conducting individual therapy with children ages 4-
17
• Conducted community outreach and presentations to staff, parents and students to advocate for counseling services
• Performed mental health screenings, employing Pediatric Symptom Checklist-Youth Report (Y-PSC) to reach children, who
may have emotional needs and concerns
• Provided comprehensive assessments to identify strengths and needs of both child and family, employing, Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder Reaction Index (PTSD-RI), Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-D), Strengths and Difficulties
Questionnaire (SDQ) and CANS-Mental Health tools
• Performed emergency and crisis screenings with clients and intervene accordingly
• Conducted extensive intake assessments with children and adults
• Provided individual and family therapy to children, ages 5-18, and families, utilizing evidence-based and strength-based
clinical interventions that are focused on each child’s individual needs
• Maintained extensive documentation of treatment, including intake evaluations, treatment plans/reviews and progress notes, in
compliance with OMH protocol
• Handled discharge planning and referrals
Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc., Bullhead City, AZ, (In- Home) Child and Family Therapist, (October 2008-July 2009)
• Worked with children ages 5-17 conducting both individual and team based therapy in the home, school, and clinic setting.
• Provided individual and family counseling, skills training, individual/family support and health education, and case
management to children and their families
• Participated in the “after hours, on-call” system with other credentialed assessors (rotating schedule)
• Coordinated care to children and families involved with CPS, schools, psychiatrists, and other community resources.
• Completed 24-hour (removal) assessments for children in CPS system from family or foster family to identify urgent
behavioral needs.
• Facilitated Child and Family Team meetings (CFTs) to evaluate and review progress, needs, and strengths in conjunction
with natural and community supports
• Completed strengths-based assessments, activities assessments, co-occurring/substance abuse assessments, risk assessments
and annual assessments to monitor client’s progress towards their goals.
• Created and reviewed behavioral health service plans and completed necessary service plan updates.
Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York, NY, First Connection Coordinator, (August 2007-May 2008)
• Responded to calls from newly diagnosed members and those requesting vocational assistance to address their questions and
concerns
• Assisted with referrals to various other services and professionals
• Provided supportive counseling by phone or in person
• Observed and co-led support groups
• Obtained background information on each member for intake purposes
• Developed a plan of services and goals for ongoing members
• Participated in staff meetings, and volunteered at National and Chapter events
Professional associations:
American School Counselor Association, member (January 2015-present)
Awards:

3. Julia Friedman Award, presented annually since 1973, to an individual who in daily life and activities has shown great love and capacity
for truth in dealing with others, recipient (2006)
Skills:
Computer: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet