Alyssa McGrady-Beach
Austin,TX
Summary
Clinical Therapist with experience in a residential setting with adolescents and their families through individual, family, and group therapies. Sessions include psychoeducation, practicing communication techniques, learning different strategies, and processing thoughts and emotions related to their experiences. Work outside of sessions includes working on a multidisciplinary team, case management, and documentation for intake, throughout treatment, and discharge.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
San Macros Treatment Center
07.2020 - Current
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient's unique needs.
- Educated families about mental health issues, fostering understanding and support for their loved ones' treatment process.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and develop coping skills.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, refining interventions to better meet patient needs and facilitate lasting change.
- Provided psychoeducation on coping mechanisms, equipping patients with practical tools to manage stressors effectively.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients, promoting trust and open communication for more effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, ensuring optimal patient progress.
- 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.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2014
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Mindfulness Practices
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual, Family, and Group Counseling
- Adolescent Therapy
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
San Macros Treatment Center
07.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist
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