Betty Skakalsky
Claremore,Ok
Summary
Dynamic therapist with extensive experience at Brighter Horizons, specializing in evidence-based practices and crisis intervention. Successfully developed personalized treatment plans, enhancing client coping skills and achieving significant progress in mental health outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain comprehensive documentation, ensuring effective case management and support for diverse populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Brighter Horizons
Broken Arrow, OK
07.2023 - Current
- Provided individual therapy sessions to clients with diverse mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and feedback.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to address various psychological disorders effectively.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
Social Worker
State of Oklahoma, (ODMHSAS)
Vinita, OK
10.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Case management-Discharge planning.
- Educating consumers about court proceedings to become competent and assist in their legal process.
- Group planning and implementation with NGRI/NGRMI population.
- Treatment team participation with doctors at the facility.
- Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Therapist
Grand Lake Mental Health
Pryor, OK
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Provided individual and family therapy for individuals and family members.
- Developed and administered therapeutic treatment and interventions addressing mental health and developmental disorders of infancy and early childhood, specifically ages 0-5.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Ensured documentation was completed timely and accurate for each session.
- Provided comprehensive psycho-social assessment, management, and support to at risk patients and families.
- Managed a caseload of 30+ children and their families, maintaining required documentation and updates.
- Facilitated Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral, TF-CBT and Play Therapy, CAMS approaches.
Child Welfare Specialist II
OKDHS
Tulsa, OK
06.2013 - 11.2016
- Child Protection Services Investigations of child abuse.
- Working with Law Enforcement.
- Report writing.
- Interviewing children and adults.
- Permanency Planning: Locating homes for children in OKDHS custody.
- Working with the Court to obtain permanency for children.
- Working with parents to prepare them for reunification.
Residential Advisor
Youth Services of Creek County
06.2007 - 05.2011
- Provide crisis intervention services to children, adolescents, and families.
- Maintain communication with Case Workers and other pertinent parties.
- Secure placement with intake procedures.
- Provide close supervision and direct daily activities of children in the shelter.
- Provide on-call for shelter intakes.
- Created and implemented Youth in Action.
- Coordinate volunteer activities.
- Supervise 20-25 youth during activities.
Education
MSW - Social Work
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK01.2015
BSW - Social Work
Northeastern State University
01.2013
Associate degree - Social Work
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK03.2011
High School Equivalency -
Tulsa, OK11.1997
Skills
- Evidence-based practices
- Counseling
- Progress documentation
- Cultural competence
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Therapy
- Individual therapy
- Psycho-social assessment
- Treatment planning
- Court collaboration
Timeline
Therapist
Brighter Horizons
07.2023 - Current
Social Worker
State of Oklahoma, (ODMHSAS)
10.2021 - Current
Therapist
Grand Lake Mental Health
01.2017 - 10.2021
Child Welfare Specialist II
OKDHS
06.2013 - 11.2016
Residential Advisor
Youth Services of Creek County
06.2007 - 05.2011
MSW - Social Work
University of Oklahoma
BSW - Social Work
Northeastern State University
Associate degree - Social Work
Tulsa Community College
High School Equivalency -
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