Bobbette Trice
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Psychotherapist with a proven track record for enhancing patient mental health outcomes by providing compassionate care, utilizing innovative mental health interventions, and fostering strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Excel in client rapport building with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinician
Texas Children's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
- Screen, assess, and formulate accurate diagnosis of ER patients with SI, aggression, and other mental health disorders using standardized screening tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, CATS.
- Provide billable mental health services to emergency room patients.
- Assist in program development initiatives for Texas Children's Hospital's first emergency room behavioral health clinical team.
- Supervise interns or junior clinicians by providing guidance in diagnostic intakes, assessment techniques, clinical interventions, documentation standards, and ethical considerations related to their work.
- Implement trauma-informed care and crisis management principles in working with clients who have experienced various forms of trauma.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses.
- Work collaboratively with other emergency room physicians and nurses to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Behavioral Health Clinician - Psychotherapist
Texas Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Sustained 30+ weekly client caseload and documented client progress through maintaining detailed case notes in compliance with agency guidelines and legal requirements.
- Provided family therapy services to address relational dynamics within the family system that impacted individual mental health concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through providing compassionate care and fostering strong therapeutic relationships.
- Supervised interns or junior clinicians by providing guidance in assessment techniques, clinical interventions, documentation standards, and ethical considerations related to their work.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting individualized treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Psychotherapist
The Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing rapid response protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed triage processes efficiently during high-volume periods to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining quality care for all patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in critical decision-making processes regarding appropriate interventions for complex medical cases.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enabling efficient information retrieval for healthcare providers and facilitating continuity of care.
- Improved patient outcomes through timely assessment, intervention, and evaluation of critical patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during critical events, fostering trust and rapport among caregiving teams.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Transported individuals, who voluntarily consent to MCOT RR services, to hospitals for psychiatric or medical care
- Responded to 911 mental health, 988, and local Suicide Crisis Line calls for crisis counseling, intervention, and education with individuals and their families to reduce symptoms and when possible prevent admission to a more restrictive environment when not clinically indicated
Psychotherapist - Independent Contractor
The Center for Success and Independence
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Applied evidence based therapy interventions to IOP adolescents aged 12-17 and their families utilizing dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and EMDR.
- Cultivated an environment of trust and open communication while providing telehealth counseling services during the Covid pandemic.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments with intensive outpatient adolescent clients and assessed clients for high-risk behaviors
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Provided on-call crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively addressing acute emotional distress and preventing harm to self or others.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Co-facilitated weekly virtual DBT skills groups, conflict resolution, and resiliency groups for clients
- Administered psychological assessments to accurately diagnose and plan treatment, leading to more targeted therapy.
Psychotherapist Residential Treatment Center
The Center for Success and Independence
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
- Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.
- Addressed issues related to addiction recovery using motivational interviewing techniques, supporting individuals throughout the process of change.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Led therapeutic process groups and DBT skills groups on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively addressing acute emotional distress and preventing harm to self or others.
- Conducted psychoeducational sessions for families, improving their understanding and support of patient's condition.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest psychotherapy techniques and theories.
- Utilized teletherapy platforms to extend services to remote or immobile patients, broadening clinic's reach.
- Mentored junior therapists, enhancing quality of care provided by clinic.
- Conducted monthly direct care staff consultation meeting to discuss self-care methods, clinical cases, and provide support
- Completed initial and on-going utilization reviews with client’s insurance company for pre and concurrent authorization of RTC services
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Simmons College
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Marketing/Business
Hampton University
Hampton, VASkills
- Crisis Counseling
- Certified in MI, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR
- Client Rapport Building with patients and medical/mental health staff
- Crisis Outreach and Response Expert
- Insurance Utilization Review and Peer-to-Peer Reviews
- Proficient knowledge of EPIC
- Speaking and Lecturing on Adolescent Mental/Behavioral Health
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Collaborating with Community Resources and Stakeholders
- LCSW Clinical Supervisor
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest psychotherapy techniques and theories
Timeline
Behavioral Health Clinician - Psychotherapist
Texas Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2024
Behavioral Health Clinician
Texas Children's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Psychotherapist
The Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
02.2022 - 05.2023
Psychotherapist - Independent Contractor
The Center for Success and Independence
02.2021 - 05.2021
Psychotherapist Residential Treatment Center
The Center for Success and Independence
12.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Simmons College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing/Business
Hampton University
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