Work Experince

Timea Tenkei, MA, MFT

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

South London and Maudsley / Kings College Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

London, UK — November 2013 – November 2014 / www.slam.nhs.uk

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist / Team Manager

Set and reviewed therapeutic outcomes, objectives and monitored practice to assure quality standards of care
Day to day responsibilities: clinical care, staff management and to operationally manage the financial resources of the MDT
Ensured that the Team has a good quality learning environment for CAMHS trainees, and offered supervision
Provided high quality evidence based treatments to a range of Neuro-developmental disorders including Autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, or other genetic conditions in Specialist Services
Basic knowledge of MAKATON sign-language
Participated and/or lead in joint complex assessments with other disciplines and other agencies and provided reports for referrers, families and other agencies as required
Made a formulation from the assessment, recommended a treatment intervention, and offered a care plan
Joined and lead with colleagues in specialist teaching, consultation/support to other professionals and agencies
Co-coordinated a Family Therapy Clinic to support the well being of families living with a disabled member

South London and Maudsley / Kings College Child and Adolescent Mental Services CAMHS

London, UK — June 2011– November 2013 / www.slam.nhs.uk

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner

Carried out comprehensive assessment and treatment for children and adolescents between 0-18 with global learning disabilities and moderate-severe cognitive, emotional, and behavioral difficulties who require specialist input
Designed and implemented behavioral care plans to address challenging behaviors
Provided comprehensive care co-ordination
Took part in external and internal professional network meetings to ensure care plans are delivered
Clinically and professionally supervised, advised, and managed junior members and trainees
Liaison and consultant work with schools and other agencies
Placement in local schools providing individual sessions to students, coordinate services with teaching staff, and provide training to staff on Neuro-Developmental conditions.

Whittington Health NHS Trust, Islington Children’s Services

London UK--- October 2011-January 2013 / www.whittington.nhs.uk

Highly Specialist Systemic Therapist

Provided qualified systemic family therapy service for Targeted Youth Support and Youth Offending Service
Delivered a fully integrated community service for young people and their families with complex needs including those with violent and offending behaviours
Assessed health issues (emotional, behavioral, mental health, substance use, family relationships)
Liaised with statutory and voluntary agencies
Provided trainings to professionals, young people and their families

Mental Health Systems Inc.

San Diego, California, USA— June 2008 - September 2010 / www.mhsinc.org

Family Therapist

Integrated culturally competent mental health and case management services utilizing Systemic Family Therapy modality.
Accountable for assessment, diagnosing using DSM IV, coordination of care plans using family centered, needs driven, individualized, and culturally appropriate approaches
Provided 24 hours crisis intervention and monitored progress to ensure safety needs are met
Organized and facilitated psycho-educational groups
Maintained key relationships with external statutory and voluntary agenciesSubmitted quality case write ups strictly following clinical, ethical, and legal guidelines

US NAVY, Zeiders Inc, Fleet & Family Support Center

San Diego, California, USA – February 2007- March 2008 / www.zeiders.com

Family Therapist

Provided psychological services for individuals, couples, and families affected by the military life style
Designed and implemented service and support for military members who are perpetrators of domestic violence
Organized and facilitated psycho-educational groups for stress and anger management as well as for relationship difficulties

Homestart Inc.

San Diego, CA, USA, June 2004—June 2005 / www.home-start.org

Clinical Intern

Conducted home based therapeutic service for children and families who suffered abuse and neglect
Worked in collaboration with Social Workers during times of crises to provide complete care
Through treatment, assisted recovery for victims of abuse through the Safe Futures and the Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) Program
As a co-facilitator of the Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) group, created and implemented effective support programs for adult survivors of childhood physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse victims in a group environment

EDUCATION

California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego

2003—2005 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

City University of New York / Hunter College, New York City

1998-2002 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Timea Tenkei MA, MFT

Systemic Psychotherapist

Marriage and Family Therapist

Work Experince

Timea Tenkei, MA, MFT

Set and reviewed therapeutic outcomes, objectives and monitored practice to assure quality standards of care

Day to day responsibilities: clinical care, staff management and to operationally manage the financial resources of the MDT

Ensured that the Team has a good quality learning environment for CAMHS trainees, and offered supervision

Provided high quality evidence based treatments to a range of Neuro-developmental disorders including Autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, or other genetic conditions in Specialist Services

Basic knowledge of MAKATON sign-language

Participated and/or lead in joint complex assessments with other disciplines and other agencies and provided reports for referrers, families and other agencies as required

Made a formulation from the assessment, recommended a treatment intervention, and offered a care plan

Joined and lead with colleagues in specialist teaching, consultation/support to other professionals and agencies

Co-coordinated a Family Therapy Clinic to support the well being of families living with a disabled member

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner

Carried out comprehensive assessment and treatment for children and adolescents between 0-18 with global learning disabilities and moderate-severe cognitive, emotional, and behavioral difficulties who require specialist input

Designed and implemented behavioral care plans to address challenging behaviors

Provided comprehensive care co-ordination

Took part in external and internal professional network meetings to ensure care plans are delivered

Clinically and professionally supervised, advised, and managed junior members and trainees

Liaison and consultant work with schools and other agencies

Placement in local schools providing individual sessions to students, coordinate services with teaching staff, and provide training to staff on Neuro-Developmental conditions.

Provided qualified systemic family therapy service for Targeted Youth Support and Youth Offending Service

Delivered a fully integrated community service for young people and their families with complex needs including those with violent and offending behaviours

Assessed health issues (emotional, behavioral, mental health, substance use, family relationships)

Liaised with statutory and voluntary agencies

Provided trainings to professionals, young people and their families

Integrated culturally competent mental health and case management services utilizing Systemic Family Therapy modality.

Accountable for assessment, diagnosing using DSM IV, coordination of care plans using family centered, needs driven, individualized, and culturally appropriate approaches

Provided 24 hours crisis intervention and monitored progress to ensure safety needs are met

Organized and facilitated psycho-educational groups

Maintained key relationships with external statutory and voluntary agenciesSubmitted quality case write ups strictly following clinical, ethical, and legal guidelines

Provided psychological services for individuals, couples, and families affected by the military life style

Designed and implemented service and support for military members who are perpetrators of domestic violence

Organized and facilitated psycho-educational groups for stress and anger management as well as for relationship difficulties

Conducted home based therapeutic service for children and families who suffered abuse and neglect

Worked in collaboration with Social Workers during times of crises to provide complete care

Through treatment, assisted recovery for victims of abuse through the Safe Futures and the Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) Program

As a co-facilitator of the Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) group, created and implemented effective support programs for adult survivors of childhood physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse victims in a group environment

California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego