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Bailey Apon, CSWA

Portland,OR

Summary

Client-focused mental health clinician committed to collaboratively helping clients achieve greater life satisfaction and psychological resilience through the development of positive skills, thought patterns, and adaptive coping mechanisms. Experienced in utilizing ACT, EMDR, and Gottman Method to create a tailored treatment plan that meets the needs of each client.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Drishti Bend
10.2023 - Current
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma related concerns and various mental health conditions per community need.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers and internal team as necessary.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to meet the needs of my client base in accordance with ethical and agency standards.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues or psychosocial stressors.

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Legacy Health Systems
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
  • Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

MSW Clinical Intern

Wolf Pack Consulting And Therapeutic Services
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Planned discharge actions and identified resources within community for continued care
  • Conducted evaluations to detect presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders
  • Prepared treatment plans based on assessment findings and incorporated feedback from senior staff to optimize approaches
  • Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions
  • Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files
  • Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms
  • Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning

Clinical Intern and Therapist

New Narrative
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated individual counseling and therapy within ICM and Outpatient Mental Health teams
  • Maintained caseload of 10-15 outpatient mental health clients
  • Implemented evidence based practices and modalities such as CBT, ACT, MI, and TF-CBT
  • Led weekly ACT group therapy and skills training sessions for 8 weeks
  • Co-ran new client intake sessions with assigned field instructor
  • Advocated for assigned clients while empowering them to thrive outside of the therapeutic setting
  • Led ACT training for staff at New Narrative

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ
12.2022

Bachelors of Science - Liberal Studies, German

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Portland, Oregon
2020

Skills

  • ACT for Depression and Anxiety
  • ACT for Panic Attacks
  • Enrolled in ACT for ADHD training
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Method, Level 1
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Group Therapy Facilitation
  • Biopsychosocial & Intake Assessments

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Drishti Bend
10.2023 - Current

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Legacy Health Systems
01.2023 - 10.2023

MSW Clinical Intern

Wolf Pack Consulting And Therapeutic Services
05.2022 - 12.2022

Clinical Intern and Therapist

New Narrative
05.2021 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Social Work

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Science - Liberal Studies, German

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

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