Andrea Craft
Albany,OR
Summary
Professional and compassionate mental health therapist with three years of experience providing counseling services to families and couples. Motivated to empower clients through development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies. Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families in medical, psychiatric residential facilities and schools. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, and termination summaries. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Family Therapist
Benton County Health Department
12.2020 - Current
- Assessed fit for services through initial screenings with youth and guardians.
- Delivered evidence-based individual, family and group counseling for children, youth and families.
- Offered innovative therapeutic techniques and non-traditional interventions focused on supporting youth and families in community.
- Prepared professional and accurate case documentation.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
Group Life Coordinator II
Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility / Oregon Youth Authority
11.2012 - 11.2020
- Established environment where youth feel emotionally, mentally, and physically safe, while still holding youth accountability with supervision, communication, and coaching
- Preparing youth incident reports, and necessary documentation
- Verbally and/or physically intervene with youth.
- Assist with youth treatment programs and facility programming.
- Assist in secure transport with youth for appointments in community.
Child and Family Therapist Intern
The Children's Farm Home / Trillium Family Services
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Provides family, individual, and group therapy for youth and families.
- Conduct intake assessments with youth and families to develop comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
- Participates in Individual Plan of Care (case plan), for each individual client and their families.
Education
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR09.2020
BS Criminal Justice / Psych -
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06.2011
AAOT -
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR06.2009
Skills
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Dialetical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Family and Child Assessments
- Clinical Interventions
- Safety Planning
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Reporting
- Family Education
- Intakes and Assessments
Timeline
Child and Family Therapist
Benton County Health Department
12.2020 - Current
Child and Family Therapist Intern
The Children's Farm Home / Trillium Family Services
09.2018 - 03.2020
Group Life Coordinator II
Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility / Oregon Youth Authority
11.2012 - 11.2020
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Oregon State University
BS Criminal Justice / Psych -
Western Oregon University
AAOT -
Linn Benton Community College
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