BILEN TECLEMARIAM
Los Angeles ,CA
Summary
Empathetic and conscientious Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to providing effective care and mental health services. Offering a client-centered practice style that emphasizes active participation in the development of treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Lyra Health
, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Provided short-term mental health therapy to adults via telehealth.
- Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals and improving communication.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions, treatments and progress using an electronic health record system.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Assessed family dynamics and relationships that may be impacting a patient's mental health condition.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services or hospitalization if needed.
- Attended professional development trainings related to current trends in the field of Mental Health Therapy.
Clinical Therapist I
Wellnest Emotional Health & Wellness
Los Angeles, CA
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Provide mental health services to a diverse population in Central and South Los Angeles
- Assess and diagnose using the DSM5 and ICD-10 manuals
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy via telehealth, in the office, at home, in schools, and in the community
- Provide documentation, case notes, and billing through an EHR
- Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Collaborate with other therapists to ensure continuity of care and holistic care to improve family system
Education
Master of Social Work -
San Diego State University
07.2020
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology -
University of California Riverside
07.2017
Skills
- DSM-5 TR Categorizations
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Tracking Client Progress
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Building Rapport
- Boundary Setting
- Client Goal Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Case Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 120784
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Lyra Health
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Therapist I
Wellnest Emotional Health & Wellness
12.2020 - 09.2022
Master of Social Work -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology -
University of California Riverside
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