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Rebecca Mooty, LCSW, LICSW

Rainier

Summary

Licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in diverse clinical settings and with a multitude of patient populations. In addition to my direct patient care, I've had leadership roles within a major mental health system. Proven success in enhancing service delivery by developing onboarding programs and providing clinical supervision, fostering team collaboration, and improving patient care through effective coaching and education.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Mental Health Department

Kaiser Permanente
Longview
09.2023 - 09.2025

Managed 15 licensed mental health clinicians to enhance service delivery.

  • Monitored staff performance and proactively resolved issues, ensuring adherence to standards and enhancing team effectiveness.
  • Facilitated team meetings to identify and address performance and operational challenges, fostering collaboration and solutions.
  • Collaborated with labor representatives to enhance care quality and effectively address delivery challenges, promoting a supportive work environment.
  • Provided clinical supervision and coaching to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Developed and coordinated programs across the continuum of care for comprehensive support.

Team Lead, Behavioral Health Consultant

Kaiser Permanence
Longview
07.2018 - 08.2023
  • Led North service area team, the largest in NW region, by training new hires, delivering educational sessions on Primary Care Behavioral Health model, facilitating meetings, conducting case consultations, and providing coaching and feedback to BHC team members.
  • Contributed to program development as team expanded from 6 BHCs to over 50 during tenure, enhancing service capacity and outreach.
  • Presented BHC role to diverse audiences, including primary care, specialty care, and potential business partners, effectively communicating the value of behavioral health integration.
  • Work as part of an integrated primary care team to provide behavioral interventions for patients of all ages with physical/emotional health issues, grief and/or situational stressors.
  • Triage and coordinate care with mental health and other departments.
  • Educate primary care staff on behavioral interventions and self-care tools.

Behavioral Health Consultant

Kaiser Permanence
Longview
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • Identified health behavior changes for patients with physical and emotional issues as part of integrated care team in primary care.
  • Collaborated with primary care providers and care team to support staff in learning self-care tools and behavioral interventions.
  • Educated primary care and other departments on role of behavioral health consultants, fostering rapport and collaboration with providers.

Mental Health Therapist

Kaiser Permanente
Longview
08.2008 - 09.2015
  • Provided assessments and individual and group therapy as outpatient mental health therapist, managing a large caseload effectively.
  • Delivered solution-focused, DBT, CBT, and psychoeducational approaches to children, families, and adults, fostering positive therapeutic outcomes.
  • Collaborated with psychiatry, nursing and therapists to coordinate care for patients.
  • Co-facilitated training sessions to improve collaboration among team members, enhancing overall care delivery.

Mental Health Therapist, Intensive Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente
Portland
03.2004 - 08.2008
  • Delivered brief individual and family therapy alongside group therapy utilizing DBT, CBT, and psycho-educational methods.
  • Conducted assessments and crisis interventions, delivering intensive short-term stabilization services to adults in need.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team on patient staffings and program development, playing a key role in establishing initial IOP program structure and group content as second staff member hired.

Outpatient Counselor

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
Portland
04.2002 - 02.2004
  • Provided comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, and individual and group therapy to outpatient clients, facilitating improved mental health outcomes.
  • Supervised team of therapists at satellite office, managing daily operations and ensuring quality therapy delivery during initial six months.
  • Provided licensure supervision for LPC and LCSW staff and supervised student interns.

Social Worker

Multnomah County Health Department
Portland
10.2001 - 02.2002
  • Provided counseling and case management services in primary care clinic to clients facing complex psychosocial issues, including homelessness and physical and psychiatric disabilities, while addressing diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Coordinated medical respite grant for homeless adults, collaborating with local organizations to enhance service delivery.
  • Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop support plans.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for individuals facing mental health challenges.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to coordinate resources for clients.

Mental Health Therapist

Unity Inc
Portland
12.1999 - 09.2001
  • Subcontracted as an outpatient mental health therapist to Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement.
  • Conducted assessments and provided ongoing counseling and referrals for adults, children, and families in Latino community, promoting mental health access.
  • Developed and implemented a specialized, culturally appropriate service delivery system.

Outreach Worker, Project Respond

Unity, Inc
Portland
12.1995 - 07.2000
  • Contributed to mobile outreach and crisis response team
  • Assessed clients’ needs for such things as hospitalization and respite
  • Collaborated with police, social service providers, and community members to support clients and tackle community issues
  • Coordinated Jail Transition Program, partnering with correction staff, probation officers, and inmates to create stabilization plans and service pathways for successful community reintegration
  • Delivered educational training in the community on mental illness and community safety to enhance awareness and understanding
  • Oversaw M.S.W. intern's daily activities

Intensive Case Manager

Unity, Inc
Portland
08.1993 - 01.1996
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary assertive case management team to provide comprehensive support for treatment-resistant, severely mentally ill individuals.
  • Conducted assessments, therapy, crisis management, and community-based services to reduce relapse and enhance quality of life for clients.
  • Developed individualized care plans for clients based on needs and assessments.
  • Coordinated services among healthcare providers and community resources effectively.
  • Conducted regular home visits to monitor client progress and well-being.

Education

Summer Institute For Bilingual Psychologists

Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX
07-2001

Masters - Social Work

Virginia Commonwealth University
01-1993

BA - psychology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
01-1991

Skills

  • Clinical support and supervision
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Diverse clinical perspective
  • Clinical documentation
  • Organizational skills
  • Patient advocacy
  • Program development and monitoring
  • Strong clinical competencies
  • Evidence-based therapy

Certification

  • Trauma Informed Care, Certificate with NYU, 7/2023
  • Certified in Animal Assisted therapy, 8/2022
  • Certification in EMDR 2014
  • Adoption and Foster Care Certificate, Portland State University, 2011
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington, since 2008
  • Certified to supervise individuals for LCSW and LPC, 2024 and originally 1998
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon sine 1997

Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer Dog Therapy team with Pet Partners since 10/2022. 1x/month visits at Kaiser Facilities as dog therapy team since 12/2022.

Presentations/ Publications

  • 1997 Project Respond Team was recipient of the Gold Award, American Psychiatric Association. Co-facilitated discussion group at APA conference re: working with homeless, mentally ill individuals
  • 1993 Clum, G., Clum, G. & Surls, R (1993). A meta-analysis of treatments for panic disorder. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 61(2), 317-326. Also presented this paper at Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, Louisiana in March 1991. (Surls is my maiden name)

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Contract WorkPart Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$80/hr - $1000/hr

Timeline

Manager, Mental Health Department

Kaiser Permanente
09.2023 - 09.2025

Team Lead, Behavioral Health Consultant

Kaiser Permanence
07.2018 - 08.2023

Behavioral Health Consultant

Kaiser Permanence
09.2015 - 07.2018

Mental Health Therapist

Kaiser Permanente
08.2008 - 09.2015

Mental Health Therapist, Intensive Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente
03.2004 - 08.2008

Outpatient Counselor

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
04.2002 - 02.2004

Social Worker

Multnomah County Health Department
10.2001 - 02.2002

Mental Health Therapist

Unity Inc
12.1999 - 09.2001

Outreach Worker, Project Respond

Unity, Inc
12.1995 - 07.2000

Intensive Case Manager

Unity, Inc
08.1993 - 01.1996

Summer Institute For Bilingual Psychologists

Our Lady of The Lake University

Masters - Social Work

Virginia Commonwealth University

BA - psychology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Rebecca Mooty, LCSW, LICSW