Judy Harun
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
Enthusiastic Licensed Clinical therapist with over 8+ years of expedience in diverse mental health settings including outpatient and inpatient mental health treatment services. Committed to working collaboratively with clients, patients, families, other professionals including members of interdisciplinary health care team, government agencies and community at large for a well-rounded care. Skilled in clinical assessments and providing psychotherapy services such as individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, crisis intervention, suicide assessment and case management for diverse patients/clients populations in various settings including outpatient clinic, inpatient psychiatric unit, Emergency Department, and Residential facility. Skilled in documenting clinical assessments, case formulations, diagnostic summaries, treatment plans and clients progress in a timely manner. Demonstrated consistent commitment to providing quality care to clients that is well aligned with ethical standards, legal regulations and tailored to each client's needs. Consistently reevaluating my career to stay relevant by obtaining new important proficiencies through continuing education relevant to my profession. significant experience in multicultural counseling from working with clients from different ethnic groups, different sex orientations and different age groups.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Sokya
Alaska, Alaska
11.2021 - Current
- Providing outpatient therapy including individual therapy, couples and Family therapy to clients at various stages of development. As a mental health therapist, I work with a team of mental health and wellness experts including psychiatrists, Nurse practitioners, life coaches, psychologist to bring a coordinated holistic care to clients.
- Documenting client progress in confidential files.
Behavioral, Clinical
Foundation Health Partners
Fairbanks, AK
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducted full and ongoing assessments utilizing program-specific protocol. Evaluated patients including adult and children in the Emergency room to determine level of care such as inpatient, outpatient or residential services and assisting with the appropriate referrals.
- Conducted suicide assessments using various screening and assessment tools and determined safety precautions, appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated all aspects of the patient care from admission to discharge including performing biopsychosocial assessments for patients referred for inpatient unit, recommending treatment plants, offering individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation, and case management while interacting with physicians and other members of clinical team to provide quality patient care.
- Provided education and orientation for patients and families to aid in therapeutic process as well as advocating for the patient and their families to receive optimum care by functioning as a liaison between the hospital and community to ensure patient and family access to community resources.
- Monitored patients in the Emergency Department as well as inpatient unit on ongoing basis to continually assess their needs and facilitated treatment and interventions in a timely manner.
- Provided crisis intervention as needed.
- Provided appropriate case management to patients to ensure optimal levels of care post discharge and to maximize treatment outcomes by maintaining current knowledge of community resources including outpatient treatment facilities, health insurance and other program benefits.
- Maintained departmental policies, procedures and patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines and expert opinions.
Therapist
Crossroad Counseling and Training
Fairbanks, AK
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Documented client's progress in a timely manner.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
Residential Mental Health Clinician
Family Centered Services of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked with Children and youth in residential facility setting by providing services including completing intake assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and ongoing progress and discharge summaries.
- Provided individual, groups and Family therapies to assist clients and families in learning about and managing mental illness and/or behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with members of the treatment team members including the client, psychiatrist, case manager and their guardians to ensure optimum care is given to the client.
- Provided leadership in treatment team meetings to ensure that the client's needs are met and to discuss progress and discharge planning.
- Provided crisis assessment and intervention, monitoring status of clients in crisis and determining the appropriate precautions or levels of care.
- Assisted clients and their families by making referrals to community resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Youth Mental Health Clinician
Outpatient Child, Family Centered Services of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Worked with Children and youth in outpatient setting by providing services including completing intake assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and ongoing progress and discharge summaries.
- Provided individual, groups and Family therapies to assist clients and families in learning about and managing mental illness and/or behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with members of the treatment team members including the client, psychiatrist, case manager and their guardians to ensure optimum care is given to the client.
- Provided leadership in treatment team meetings to ensure that the client's needs are met and to discuss progress and discharge planning.
- Provided crisis assessment and intervention, monitoring status of clients in crisis and determining the appropriate precautions or levels of care.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Master's degree - Counseling
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor's degree - Linguistics and Literary Studies, Psychology & Sociology
Moi University
08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Psychosocial assessment
Biopsychosocial assessments
Treatment planning
Case documentation
Discharge Planning
Crisis Intervention
Facilitating counseling sessions
Building rapport
Case management proficiency
Anxiety disorder expertise
Skilled in intake interviewing
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Clinical interventions
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Group psychotherapy expert
Mental health evaluations
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Sokya
11.2021 - Current
Therapist
Crossroad Counseling and Training
09.2019 - 09.2020
Behavioral, Clinical
Foundation Health Partners
06.2018 - 10.2021
Residential Mental Health Clinician
Family Centered Services of Alaska
07.2016 - 05.2018
Youth Mental Health Clinician
Outpatient Child, Family Centered Services of Alaska
07.2013 - 06.2016
Master's degree - Counseling
University of Alaska Fairbanks
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor's degree - Linguistics and Literary Studies, Psychology & Sociology
Moi University
08.1999 - 05.2003