Experience

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  Talkspace

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

    • Apr 2022 - Present

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  BetterHelp.com

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

    • Jun 2017 - Apr 2022

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  PsyCare, Inc.

  • Youngstown, Ohio Area

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

    • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Youngstown, Ohio Area

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  Ravenwood Mental Health Center

  • Middlefield, OH

  • Mental Health Therapist

    • Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
    • Middlefield, OH

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  Beacon Health (Lake County, OH)

  • Mentor, OH

  • Crisis Clinician

    • Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Mentor, OH

    Provided and completed crisis assessments of individuals (in home, office or community) regarding level of danger to self/others, severity of psychiatric symptoms, and existing support system to determine recommendations for continued outpatient or inpatient care.Advocated for consumers to assure optimum disposition.Conducted follow up visits with consumer recently discharged from inpatient hospitals and provided linkage to appropriate outpatient services.De-escalated and/or stabilized the individual and/or environment, linked the individual to the appropriate level of care and services including peer support, assuring safety, developing a crisis plan, providing information as appropriate to family/significant others, and resolving the emergent situation.Completed risk assessments to determine lethality, propensity of violence, medical/physical conditions including alcohol/drug screen/assessment, and support systems.Developed crisis plans that included referral and linkages to appropriate services and coordination with other systems. The crisis plan also addressed safety issues, follow-up instructions, alternative actions/steps to implement should the crisis recur, voluntary/involuntary procedures and the wishes/preferences of the individual and/or parent/guardian.Completed documentation of assessments in accordance with agency, ODMH, CARF, and ADAMHS requirements in required timeframes.Distributed and collected consumer service and satisfaction surveys.Communicated disposition and/or treatment of the consumer to agency departments and community agencies, as appropriate.Coordinated services with consumer’s community psychiatric support worker and prescriber, as applicable.Coordinated services with emergency transport and local hospitals when necessary.When applicable, attended and initiated interdisciplinary case conferences both intra and interagency.

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  Cleveland Catholic Charities

  • Parma, OH

  • Therapist II

    • Mar 2013 - Oct 2014
    • Parma, OH

    Conducted a diagnostic or needs assessment on referred clients. Developed, maintained and monitored assigned clients’ ISP (Individual Service Plan); reviewed assigned clients’ progress in treatment and communicated with other qualified mental health or alcohol and other drug providers, child care, administrative, educational staff and referring agency staff regarding the progress of assigned clients. Provided individual and group services. Provided referrals to other services as required or necessary. Assisted and supported clients served in crisis situations. Assisted parent(s) of clients in strengthening communication skills; accessed appropriate physical, mental health care, and chemical dependency resources as needed; accessed transportation needs; and provided opportunities to build social skills. Monitored psychiatric symptoms of clients. Developed behavior therapy plans as needed. Monitored and followed up with services accessed by client to determine if services met the clients’ needs and determined any further follow up activity. Provided training to direct care staff regarding the implementation of behavior therapy plans or specialized treatment procedures. Completed all progress notes and other documentation as required by policy, departmental procedure and accreditation. Provided and ensured the safety and rights of each assigned client by adhering to Clients Rights Policies.

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  Case Western Reserve University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Department Assistant II

    • Feb 2010 - Feb 2013

    Department secretary for Pathology administration. Provided support for approximately 20 faculty members in addition to the business manager. Assisted with human resources appointments, terminations, and renewals for post-doctoral fellows, and research assistants Assisted with visa appointments and renewals Assisted with department budget forecasting, and monitoring Assisted with monthly department allocation of funds Assisted with travel and other reimbursement Created and maintained department website Maintained department server access Coordinated multiple weekly department seminar series, including travel, refreshments, itineraries, and CME credits

  • Department Assistant I

    • Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

    Department secretary for Pathology administration. Provided support for approximately 20 faculty members in addition to the business manager. Assisted with department budget forecasting, and monitoring Created and maintained department website Coordinated multiple weekly department seminar series, including travel, refreshments, itineraries, and CME credits

  • Department Assistant II (IRB/Regulatory Coordinator)

    • Feb 2006 - Jan 2008

    Prepared pharmaceutical, government, and foundation sponsored clinical trial research documents for IRB review.

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  H.O.P.E. Counseling

  • Parma, OH

  • Counselor Intern

    • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Parma, OH

    Provided assessments, individual counseling, and other related services in an intensive outpatient treatment program setting. Facilitated group counseling sessions which included topics such as physical and mental effects of alcohol/drug abuse and dependence, consequences of alcohol/drug use, signs and symptoms of abuse or dependence on alcohol and drugs, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and relapse prevention. Completed all documentation including SOQIC Assessments, Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs), Progress Notes, Disclosure of Client Information forms, and Termination Summaries in a timely manner. Facilitated group educational sessions which included topics such as blood alcohol content, consequences of alcohol/drug use, sign and symptoms of abuse or dependence on alcohol and drugs, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), treatment alternatives and local community resources. Completed all documentation in a timely manner, such as intake reports, client screening interviews, program activity notes, small group discussion notes, releases of information, and program completion reports. Monitored clients' behavior, inspected baggage/materials, and evaluated clients' program performance by participating in staff meetings to review cases.

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  Advanced Psychotherapy Services

  • Wickliffe, OH

  • Counselor Intern

    • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Wickliffe, OH

    Provided group and individual counseling for individuals with sex addictions and substance abuse concerns and provided treatment for sexual and violent offenders, pre and post-conviction. Performed mental health assessments and completed written reports based on these assessments. Wrote and maintained confidential clinical notes for group and individual clients.