Bel Gushi, PsyD, LPC
Summary
Doctoral-level licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor looking to take on new responsibilities and build upon skills. Over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Adept at working with incarcerated, trauma, substance use, dual-diagnosis, and severely mentally ill populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug Treatment Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
02.2022 - Current
- Provides direct services, individual therapy and group counseling, drug education, non-residential treatment services which focuses on the rational behavioral therapy model of drug abuse treatment and criminality.
- Responsible for the education of prison staff about drug abuse, drug abuse treatment and the local prison program.
- Administers eligibility and psycho-social assessments as the basis for individual treatment planning.
- Attends meetings with supervisors, other treatment specialist, the unit team, etc., to share information, knowledge, ideas, and recommendations for the drug abuse treatment participant.
- Responsible for maintaining security of the institution.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Oregon Department Of Corrections
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Administers diagnostic and suicide risk assessments. Provided case management and release planning.
- Provides individual therapy and group counseling, which focuses on the dialectical behavioral therapy model.
- Provides crisis intervention for the institution, including the special housing unit.
- Attends meetings with supervisors, other behavioral health specialists, prescribers, etc., to share information, knowledge, ideas, and recommendations for the clients.
- Responsible for staff consultation and training on mental health. Provided supervision for unlicensed counselors.
Shelter Services Advocate
Child & Family Services
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Provides Trauma-Informed care and services, with a focus on building healthy relationships.
- Responsible for promoting an environment that provides clients a sense of empowerment, improves their well-being, and increases their ability to live safely and independently.
- Responsible for ensuring that client's basic needs are met, i.e., food, clothing and shelter, and that they are safe and supported while in the shelter program.
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Parents And Children Together
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Completes client assessments, intakes, and safety check evaluations with clients who are admitted to the shelter for services.
- Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, and individual counseling for clients admitted to the shelter and notifies the Shelter Manager in the event of crisis situations.
- Manages incoming calls to the Shelter Hotline and office lines and responds to service inquiries, requests for information or interagency communication in a timely and courteous manner.
- Provides written documentation of reports, follow-up calls, monitoring, collateral contacts, crisis calls and other pertinent information in client individual files in a timely manner. Is responsible for maintenance of case records.
- Works cooperatively with other shelter staff in an effort to provide coordinated services to clients.
Behavioral Health Associate
Queen's Day Treatment Services
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Facilitate psychoeducational and therapy groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management, independent living skills and cognitive behavioral therapy. Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
- Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents in the facility.
- Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Psychometrist
Pacific Neuropsychology Services
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Assists clinical psychologists in selection of test to be administered. Trouble-shoot difficult testing situations and administer tests that are developmentally appropriate.
- Administers a variety of assessment tools measuring intelligence, language, memory, achievement, motor functioning, attention, executive functioning, motivation, visual construction, and personality.
- Adapt the administration of test to the specific needs of each client while staying within the standardized procedures set forth for each specific test.
- Provide a written summary of the client's behavior during testing, including interactions with the client's parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluations.
Assessment Coordinator
National Center For PTSD
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Conduct cognitive assessments.
- Responsible for training and supervising research support staff.
- Schedule treatment and assessment appointments.
- Generate progress reports for the Women's Cognitive Processing Therapy program.
- Coordinate special events and advertisements for participant recruitment and community partnerships.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA11.2023
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA06.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI06.2012
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Supervision
- Consultation and Training
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Research
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Communication and Teamwork
Professional License
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Hawaii, #MHC-593, May 2019
- Licensed Processional Counselor, State of Oregon, #C5912, November 2020
Timeline
Drug Treatment Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
02.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist
Oregon Department Of Corrections
09.2020 - 02.2022
Shelter Services Advocate
Child & Family Services
03.2017 - 10.2017
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Parents And Children Together
02.2017 - 10.2017
Behavioral Health Associate
Queen's Day Treatment Services
04.2016 - 10.2016
Psychometrist
Pacific Neuropsychology Services
10.2014 - 04.2016
Assessment Coordinator
National Center For PTSD
05.2012 - 02.2014
Graduate Certificate - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
California Southern University
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
California Southern University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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