Program Manager of Adult Outpatient and Admissions

• Feb 2019 - Present

Adult Outpatient Therapist

• Jan 2018 - Present

Provide individual and group therapy, using evidenced based practices, for adult clients with wide variety of mental health diagnoses.Work collaboratively with clients to determine treatment objectives, using a strength-based and trauma informed approach to client care. Complete intake assessments consisting of thorough psycho-social evaluation, diagnosis, and referral to the appropriate level of care.

Outpatient Therapist/Intake Clinician

• Jan 2017 - Present

• Provide individual and family therapy, using evidenced based practices, for clients of all ages with a wide variety of mental health diagnoses.• Work collaboratively with clients to determine treatment objectives, using a strength-based and trauma informed approach to client care. • Complete intake assessments consisting of thorough psychosocial evaluation, diagnosis, and referral to the appropriate level of care. • Provide individual and family therapy, using evidenced based practices, for clients of all ages with a wide variety of mental health diagnoses.• Work collaboratively with clients to determine treatment objectives, using a strength-based and trauma informed approach to client care. • Complete intake assessments consisting of thorough psychosocial evaluation, diagnosis, and referral to the appropriate level of care.

Clinical Coordinator Behavioral Health

• Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

Outpatient Therapist

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

• Conducted comprehensive clinical evaluations including diagnosing of mental health and/or substance use disorders, assessing for risk, providing crisis intervention as needed, developing comprehensive treatment plans based on client’s stated goals for treatment and determining need for referrals to additional services including evaluation for medication. • Provided individual, family and group therapy services to clients ages 5 years and older with a variety of mental health diagnoses, using evidenced based practices to ensure positive outcomes for clients. • Worked closely with internal and external treatment providers to coordinate client care, including participating in weekly staffing meetings to review cases.• Developed curriculum for and successfully facilitated DBT skills groups for both adults and adolescents. • Met and exceeded agency standards for timeliness and quality of clinical documentation including progress to date forms, treatment plans, requisite assessments and closings.

Adult Outpatient Clinician

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

• Provided individual and group therapy, using evidenced based practices, for adult clients with wide variety of mental health diagnoses.• Participated in an integrated care model which was successfully piloted and established as the Union Square Health Home at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Met weekly with an interdisciplinary treatment team consisting of both mental and physical health care providers, to review cases and develop a coordinated treatment approach.• Worked collaboratively with clients to determine treatment objectives, using a strength-based and trauma informed approach to client care. Utilized Client Directed Outcomes Inventory to continually assess client progress and therapeutic rapport.• Completed intake assessments during ‘same day access’ shifts, consisting of thorough psychosocial evaluation, diagnosis, and referral to the appropriate level of care.• Met and exceeded agency standards for timeliness and quality of clinical documentation including progress to date forms, treatment plans, requisite assessments and closings. • Served on the DBT team at the Jefferson Center; This entailed providing DBT therapy to individuals and groups as well as participating in team meetings for case consultation. • Developed curriculum for and successfully facilitated a ‘DBT for Depression’ group. • Updated the curriculum and course materials for the DBT program at JCMH in order to incorporate Marsha Linehan’s newly published DBT Skills Training Manual.

Intensive Outpatient Clinician, Family Services

• Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

• Provide appropriate time limited therapy services to client’s and their families needing more intensive intervention and/or stabilization post hospitalization.• Conduct on-going assessment of client needs and safety concerns, including risk of lethality.• Engage clients and their families in the treatment process and goal setting and constructively work with clients and their families to reach agreed upon treatment goals.• Work closely with internal and external treatment providers to coordinate client care.• Utilize Client Directed Outcomes Inventory to track client progress and therapeutic rapport.• Complete all required documentation in accordance with agency standards and procedures.

Outpatient Therapist

• May 2011 - Jul 2012

• Provided individual and family therapy services for Medicaid and self-pay clients.• Attained 2,000+ hours of post-graduate clinical experience and 75+ hours of supervision.• Participated in staff meetings and peer consultations to create, review and revise client treatment plans according to client progress and needs.• Completed all required documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency standards and procedures.• Worked with referral sources to coordinate client care, to provide appropriate referrals, and to communicate client progress.• Regularly assessed client progress for requisite state agencies.• Participated in pilot study to assess utility of outcomes measure software.

Intern, Clinical Services

• May 2010 - May 2011

• Provide counseling services for individuals, families and groups.• Participate in staff meetings and peer consultations to create, review and revise client treatment plans according to client progress and needs.• Complete all required documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency standards and procedures.

Practicum Student

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

• Assisted with intake health interviews and the administration of cognitive assessments. • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to review and coordinate comprehensive care plans for residents. • Assisted with intake health interviews and the administration of cognitive assessments. • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to review and coordinate comprehensive care plans for residents.

Case Manager

• Nov 2006 - May 2007

• Managed case files for all Section 8 clients in Porter County, collecting and processing necessary information to determine continued eligibility for program assistance.• Processed energy assistance applications and served as a liaison between clients and a local utility company to ensure that clients maintained service. • Managed case files for all Section 8 clients in Porter County, collecting and processing necessary information to determine continued eligibility for program assistance.• Processed energy assistance applications and served as a liaison between clients and a local utility company to ensure that clients maintained service.