Abigail Cress
Henrico,VA
Summary
Dedicated and well-versed at working with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in conducting assessments, developing plans for treatment, and facilitating group therapy sessions. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping create positive change in others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Case Manager
HCA Healthcare - Tucker Pavilion
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team, patient, support persons, as appropriate, and community providers in the development and revision of the recovery plan.
- Complete Psychosocial Assessment and ongoing assessments of psychosocial needs.
- Monitors patient acuity/progress and coordinates a safe discharge plan to the appropriate next level of care.
- Maintains current knowledge of community resources and post-hospitalization treatment options.
- Facilitates psycho-educational and psychotherapy groups.
- Facilitates family and community provider meetings to prepare for post-hospitalization treatment needs.
Clinical Care Case Manager PRN
HCA Healthcare - Retreat Doctor's Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated psychotherapy and psycho-educational inpatient group therapy sessions for up to 20 patients. Some topics included DBT skills, CBT techniques, crisis de-escalation and management skills, coping skills, and safety planning.
- Monitored and documented patient presentation, progress, and engagement in sessions.
Behavioral Health Technician
HCA Healthcare - Retreat Doctor's Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided direct mental health counseling and support to a diverse group of patients with DSM-5 diagnoses while in an inpatient setting.
- Assisted patients in establishing independent activities of daily living; including medication management, financial stability, community navigation, and employment, and taught other psychoeducational skills through group counseling.
- Implemented crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques in situations of crises and de-escalation.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Insight Physicians
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked collaboratively with psychiatrist, clinicians, and staff in the Behavioral Health Services to provide care to patients.
- Provided direct care, counseling, and education to up to 20 patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.
- Observed psychiatrist/supervisor perform electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the OR of Richmond Community Hospital.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Fig Tree Therapy
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Facilitated two weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy group sessions.
- Provided trauma-informed individual counseling to pro-bono clients.
- Attended weekly EMDR trainings and observed supervisors' EMDR intakes and counseling sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Developing therapeutic relationships
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Crisis Response
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
License Information
Resident in Counseling
0704014697
CSAC Supervisee
0709024976
Timeline
Clinical Care Case Manager
HCA Healthcare - Tucker Pavilion
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Care Case Manager PRN
HCA Healthcare - Retreat Doctor's Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2021
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Insight Physicians
08.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Fig Tree Therapy
01.2020 - 05.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
HCA Healthcare - Retreat Doctor's Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
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