Alease P. Hamlin-Rossi
Perris,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Clinical Therapist with several years career history in juvenile and adult residential, detox, foster care, and prison settings. Highly skilled using CBT, DBT, MI, Solution-Focused, and Trauma Informed methodologies to help clients achieve goals. Proven to develop trust and rapport with clients of all ages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Auora Charter Oak Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Taught patients how to properly use exercise techniques.
- Maintained client caseload of 10 individuals and couples per week.
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Provided massage or stimulation for therapy.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
- Examined 10 individuals per week and developed proper treatment plans.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Lead Mental Health Therapist
California Highlands Treatment
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Clinical Therapist Intern
MFI Treatment
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Met state-required utilization standards for mental health services.
- Contributed to development of client's documented treatment and service plans with treatment team.
- Delivered consultative services and promoted coordination and development of mental health services.
- Informed clients of company policies, procedures, rights and responsibilities.
- Prepared required clinical documentation per established timeframes.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various parties.
- Applied various therapeutic methods to treat patients in detox/residential facilities.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
Clinical Therapist Intern
Acadia-Pacific Grove Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Met state-required utilization standards for mental health services.
- Contributed to development of client's documented treatment and service plans with treatment team.
- Delivered consultative services and promoted coordination and development of mental health services.
- Informed clients of company policies, procedures, rights and responsibilities.
- Prepared required clinical documentation per established timeframes.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Applied various therapeutic methods to treat patients in Psychiatric Hospital facility.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2018
Master of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of Phoenix
San Bernardino, CA08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
San Bernardino, CA02.2011
Skills
- Penelope Case Management
- Confidential Records Management
- HIPAA Requirements
- Customer Satisfaction
- Group Activities
- Discharge Planning
- Family Therapy
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Case Notes
- Therapeutic Services
- Tracking Client Progress
- Interventions Understanding
- Device Knowledge
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Reevaluation Planning
- Monitor Progress
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Best Practices and Standards
- Patient Consultations
- Building Client Relationships
- Breathing Techniques
- Data Entry
- Providing Referrals
- Creating Treatment Plans
- Creative Thinking
- Suicide Intervention
- Patient Documentation
- Major Depression
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
- Relationship Issues Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Social Perceptiveness
- Mental Health Support
- Case Management
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Mood Disorders
- Clinical Documentation
- Integration Services
- Personal Interviews
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Staff Meetings
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Identifying Client Goals
- Electronic Charting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional Support
- Forensic Evaluation
- Active Learning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Case Documentation
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Chronic Disorders
- Individual Sessions
- Professional Relationships
- Cost Savings
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Auora Charter Oak Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Lead Mental Health Therapist
California Highlands Treatment
12.2021 - 01.2023
Clinical Therapist Intern
MFI Treatment
02.2020 - 11.2021
Clinical Therapist Intern
Acadia-Pacific Grove Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
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