Alyssa Hartman
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Licensed Professional Counselor with experience providing mental health services to diverse populations. Skilled in developing and implementing effective treatment plans to help clients achieve their mental health goals. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, resulting in improved well-being for clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Feeling Moody
01.2022 - Current
- Provides individual outpatient therapy for adults from diverse populations dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges.
- Conducts biopsychosocial assessment, review of intake paperwork and confidentiality.
- Utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques and approaches to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans and utilize evidenced based treatment to support client in achieving goals.
- EMDRIA trained
Regional Community Based Program Director
Integrated Health Services
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Interview and train new employees throughout onboarding and probationary period
- Facilitate weekly Community-Based program meeting and bi-weekly all staff program meetings
- Enforce policies and procedures which align with IHS, DMAS, DBHDS and CARF regulations
- Track accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly program data to analyze progress towards KPIs and QIP
- Organize ongoing chart audits which reflect a grade of 90% or higher
- Maintain a positive and dependable working relationship with referral sources
- Market the program and provide presentations within the community
- Manage referrals, waitlist and assignment of referred clients to Assessors and QMHP upon approval by the MCO
- Train LMHP-Es in community based assessments and intake to be completed within 24 hours of occurrence
- Timely submission of critical incident reports and conduct Root Analysis per report Level
- Prepare person centered support for staff to improve performance in service delivery, documentation and work-life balance
- Lead Sunshine Committee meetings to engage staff, increase company morale and decrease burnout.
Resident in Counseling/ Community Based Clinical Supervisor
Integrated Health Services
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintain smaller caseload of clients (2-3) at their weekly prescribed a units and complete IIH/MHSS assessments
- Complete documentation needed (SRAs, ISPs, monthlys) to ensure clients chart is current
- Provided weekly individual and group supervision to QMHPs supporting clients and discuss evidenced based clinical interventions
- Enforce efficient use of prescribed units and compliance of IHS policy and DMAS/DBHDS/CARF regulations
- Review of treatment plans and SRAs to ensure they are person centered with measurable goals
- Oversee assignment of referrals to clinical assessors and assist with assigning clients to QHMPs.
Qualified Mental Health Professional- Child/Resident in Counseling
Integrated Health Services
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Support full caseload of clients at their prescribed weekly units and implement person centered treatment techniques
- Maintain treatment plans and update goals and objectives as needed
- Submit SRA with pertinent information and justification for requested units
- Provide weekly individual, sibling and family sessions while collaborating with collaterals as needed
- Linking clients to community resources in order to achieve their personal goals
- Complete assessments in a thorough and timely manner with above a 90% approval rate.
Internship, Counseling Graduate Student
Roosevelt Junior High and High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Experience working individually and some small groups with children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Sexual Abuse, Anxiety and Depression
- Fostered a safe place for students to express their feelings and develop insight or solutions to their problems
- Educated and assisted students on coping with anger management, poor parental relations, low self-esteem, bullying, self-harm, time management skills, impulse control, promiscuity and substance use
- Attended weekly supervision (individual and group) to discuss cases, ethics and personal self-care plans
- Enforce confidentiality and maintain necessary paperwork, treatment plans and progress notes.
Practicum, Counseling Graduate Student
Family Counseling Services
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Counseled individuals and assisted in skill building for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
- Experience working with adolescents on challenges such as bullying, suicidal ideation, self-esteem and family issues
- Developed and implemented treatment plans with measurable goals
- Participate in and lead small groups for adults addressing life skills, anger management, parenting, DV and addiction
- Consulted with supervisor, staff and other interns regarding resources and cases.
Service Coordinator (GR & TxHmL)
StarCare Health System
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Assessed, coordinated, linked to and monitored the delivery of services to individuals on caseload of the Medicaid waiver program (25-30 individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, male and female, aged 5-65)
- Scheduled monthly face-to-face meetings and maintained additional contact with individuals and people in their life to ensure happiness and eligibility with program services
- Promoted person-centered thinking and self-determination by educating others about their choices and rights
- Provided immediate problem solving and de-escalation of conflict
- Advocated clients' rights to employment, opportunity and being in the LRE
- Communicated with proper entities to ensure a fluid understanding of what is expected in services
- Participated on the peer interview panel and contributed to the decision-making process of employment of interviewees; provided onsite training for new employees.
Education
Masters of Education - Clinical & Mental Health Counseling
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2014
Skills
- Compassionate, empathetic and culturally sensitive in communicating with clients
- Eclectic use of counseling theories and techniques
- Cultivates a positive, productive and stress free environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Quick learner and flexible to change
- Successful management of diverse groups of people
- EHR Case Management
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Crisis Response
- EMDRIA Trained
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor, 05/2021, 0701010481
Affiliations
- National Certified Counselor
- American Counseling Association, Member
- Virginia Counselors Association, Member
- Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, Alumni Member
Community Service
- Red Cross Mental Health Disaster Action Team Volunteer, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- CHKD - Circle Volunteer, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Volunteer, Amarillo, Texas.
- Tent City Homeless Shelter -Volunteer, Lubbock, Texas.
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Feeling Moody
01.2022 - Current
Regional Community Based Program Director
Integrated Health Services
01.2021 - 05.2022
Resident in Counseling/ Community Based Clinical Supervisor
Integrated Health Services
04.2019 - 01.2021
Qualified Mental Health Professional- Child/Resident in Counseling
Integrated Health Services
08.2018 - 04.2019
Internship, Counseling Graduate Student
Roosevelt Junior High and High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Practicum, Counseling Graduate Student
Family Counseling Services
04.2017 - 08.2017
Service Coordinator (GR & TxHmL)
StarCare Health System
10.2014 - 01.2017
Licensed Professional Counselor, 05/2021, 0701010481
Masters of Education - Clinical & Mental Health Counseling
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Texas A&M University
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