Rachel Taylor,Lmhc
About Rachel Taylor,Lmhc
Rachel Taylor is an Employment Specialist at The HOPE Program, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in mental health counseling and has held various roles in the organization since 2016, including Retention Associate and Interim Recruitment and Intake Coordinator.
Current Role at The HOPE Program
Rachel Taylor currently serves as an Employment Specialist at The HOPE Program, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on assisting individuals in securing employment opportunities and enhancing their job readiness skills. Her experience in this position builds on her previous roles within the organization, allowing her to leverage her extensive knowledge of workforce development.
Previous Experience at The HOPE Program
Prior to her current role, Rachel Taylor worked at The HOPE Program in various capacities. She served as a Retention Associate from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to client retention strategies. Additionally, she was the Interim Recruitment and Intake Coordinator for three months in 2017, and she completed a ten-month internship as a Mental Health Counseling Graduate Intern from 2016 to 2017. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the organization's mission and operations.
Education and Qualifications
Rachel Taylor earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a degree in Public Health from the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background equips her with the necessary skills to support individuals in mental health and employment contexts.
Professional Background
Rachel Taylor has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. She worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Long Island University from 2016 to 2017 and served as a Patient Service Coordinator at Brooklyn Perinatal Network from 2013 to 2015. Her earlier experiences include positions as an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at SUNY College at Old Westbury and a Community Ambassador at Mentoring in Medicine & Science. These roles have contributed to her expertise in counseling and community support.
Early Career and Internships
Rachel Taylor began her career with roles that laid the groundwork for her future in mental health and education. She worked as a Tutor at Project Reach NYC from 2006 to 2008 and as a Recreational Counselor for the NYC Department of Education from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, her internship as an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at SUNY College at Old Westbury from 2011 to 2012 provided her with early exposure to health and safety practices.