Kristen Benfield MS, LPC, CRC, CPCS
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Dorothy Loren, PhD
I was honored to be Kristen's manager for one year as she worked virtually providing therapy to children and adolescents. Kristen is a skilled clinician with extensive experience in crisis management. She is an excellent advocate for children and their families and demonstrates an incredible commitment to her clients. All in all, Kristen is a great therapist and employee, and would be an asset to any team.
Dorothy Loren, PhD
I was honored to be Kristen's manager for one year as she worked virtually providing therapy to children and adolescents. Kristen is a skilled clinician with extensive experience in crisis management. She is an excellent advocate for children and their families and demonstrates an incredible commitment to her clients. All in all, Kristen is a great therapist and employee, and would be an asset to any team.
Dorothy Loren, PhD
I was honored to be Kristen's manager for one year as she worked virtually providing therapy to children and adolescents. Kristen is a skilled clinician with extensive experience in crisis management. She is an excellent advocate for children and their families and demonstrates an incredible commitment to her clients. All in all, Kristen is a great therapist and employee, and would be an asset to any team.
Dorothy Loren, PhD
I was honored to be Kristen's manager for one year as she worked virtually providing therapy to children and adolescents. Kristen is a skilled clinician with extensive experience in crisis management. She is an excellent advocate for children and their families and demonstrates an incredible commitment to her clients. All in all, Kristen is a great therapist and employee, and would be an asset to any team.
Credentials
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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification) -
Licensed Professional Counselor
Georgia Secretary of State -
Licensed Professional Counselor [Supervisor]
LPCA -
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA -
Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC)
Georgia Secretary of StateMay, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification) -
Georgia School Counselor
Georgia Professional Standards Commission -
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
State of West Virginia -
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Oklahoma Department of Human Services -
Licensed Professional Counselor
State of Pennsylvania
Experience
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Fresh Air Therapy
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Professional Counselor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Conduct teletherapy with clients who wish to converse with a mental health professional Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients Assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits in secure client portal Assist client is scheduling follow-up session at the end of each session if needed Conduct teletherapy with clients who wish to converse with a mental health professional Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients Assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits in secure client portal Assist client is scheduling follow-up session at the end of each session if needed
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Benchmark Human Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Licensed Professional Counselor
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Oct 2021 - Present
Complete crisis assessments, including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Respond to crisis dispatch calls and respond face to face to all crisis calls within and average of 60 minutes Assess for safety and complete involuntary commitment as needed Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care Follow up with individuals provider, as appropriate to ensure they adhere to crisis services recommended support/service. Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate Complete necessary documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, to meet all the regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement though primary funding sources.
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Brightline
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Therapist
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Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
Provide exceptional care: support children and teens ages 3 to 17 years and their caregivers, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and parent-management training. Meet with children, teens, and parents to address behavioral health concerns, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and oppositional defiant disorder, using CBT. Support all aspects of each child or teen's treatment by collaborating with other care team members at Brightline and in the community. Document work including session notes, care plans and ongoing progress with high levels of accuracy and timeliness in EMR Support innovation and growth: provide instrumental guidance on therapist workflows and tools to help improvement and growth. (i.e. Recruitment team) Participated in Product Innovation Team and development of new tools and products. Support other Brightline teams as needed, including with recruitment or content development Engage in opportunities to further your knowledge of CBT and expertise in utilizing CBT with children, teens, and parents facing a variety of behavioral health challenges Participate in individual and group consultation meetings Provide support for peer behavioral health clinicians as needed Participate in trainings on CBT or other professional development topic
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Georgia Pines CSB
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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System of Care Coordinator/Georgia Apex Program Team Leader
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Jul 2015 - Oct 2021
*SOC Coordinator-oversight and supervision of System of Care programming and staff *Provide Clinical Oversight/Supervision for Staff and Marketing for GAP Program *Provide feedback on Clinical systems EHR, platforms, and communication used across state mental health agency and education system. *Perform psychosocial assessments for students enrolling in GAP Program *Facilitate Youth Mental Health First Aid training for the schools and local community *Facilitate and Co-Chair Local Interagency Planning Team (LIPT) for Mitchell County *Collaborate and attend community meetings (LIPT, MDT, Family Connections etc) *facilitate/manage System of Care enhancement and expansion program *Treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning *Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention *Performs commitment determinations for students for crisis stabilization services *Support and work to find CSU placement for students for immediate evaluation. *Working within the community to raise awareness of the GAP program and mental health needs *Research and apply for additional state level funding for students and GAP program. *Organizing fundraising events with local leaders to raise money for mental health services for GAP *Provide supervisory duties for staff including; company mileage, timesheet entry, and training new staff *Completing monthly and yearly trainings with staff members and members of the local school system
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Clinical Therapist
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2015
Supervised Trainee for Licensed Professional Counselor *Perform psychosocial assessments for individuals and discuss recommended services *Treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning *Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention *Performs commitment determinations and assist with evaluations for 1013 (crisis stabilizations) *Provide evaluations for whole health and supports/make recommendations for Primary Health Care *Support/assist with mental health evaluations/clinical services in Mitchell, Colquitt, Thomas Counties
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USDA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Technician
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Oct 2008 - Aug 2010
*Responsible for carrying out office activities/functions pertaining to the technical assistance/program support related to FSA programs at the field office level. *Utilizes various types of computer systems (including IBM AS/400 and PC) to maintain producer data/process automated program forms and processes. *Responsible for communication with IT department to ensure completion and accuracy of software downloads updates, and system backups. *Maintaining office customer files and program relating to planted crops, environmental disaster qualifications, farm payments, and income based eligibility. *Assist with maintaining accounting files for program payments.
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Thomas University
Master of Science - MS, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor -
2004 - 2008
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology -
2003 - 2004
Bainbridge College
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2000 - 2004
Thomas County Central High School
High School Diploma -
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - BS -
Thomas University
Master of Science - MS
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