Aileen Barnhouse
IOWA CITY,IA
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Counselor with over 17 years of experience in a private clinic. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. Worked with individuals over 18 with a variety of mental health issues. Reliable, good communicator, and good at maintaining successful therapeutic relationships. BetterHelp offers a non-traditional flexible approach to mental health counseling that is appealing. One that offers much needed assistance to people who do not always have access to mental health support.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Psychiatric Associates
IOWA CITY, United States
09.2004 - 12.2021
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Consulted with highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients to achieve their goals.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Conducted STEPPS Groups (Systems Training for Problem Solving and Emotional Predictability).
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Mental Health Unit
IOWA CITY, IA
08.1991 - 12.2011
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Used Non-violent Crisis Intervention to respond to potential volatile situations to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Initiated interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAMaster of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2003
Skills
- Flexibility with time and multi-modal approach
- Mental health disorders knowledge
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Relaxation techniques (eg Mindfulness, Progressive Muscle Relaxation)
- Help clients to achieve better quality of life with mental health support
- Help clients identify their challenges and their strengths
- Help clients plan their therapeutic course
- Mental health support for aging and for clients with physical health challenges
- Best practices and standards
- Confidentiality requirements
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Iowa Counseling Association
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Psychiatric Associates
09.2004 - 12.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Mental Health Unit
08.1991 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Iowa
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