Courtney N Hartnek

Providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan. Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.

Works under Hennepin County's crisis response team to serve. Provides crisis assessments that include means restriction education, safety planning, therapeutic support, linkage to resources, medication education, reality testing, motivational interviewing, de-escalation, and psychoeducation. Completing multiple assessments. Working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services.

Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs. Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records. Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches. Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient. Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.

Conducts CADI-waiver case management. Works with up to 40 clients under the CADI-waiver, a government voucher. Works with clientele 18 or older who are experiencing a SPMI diagnosis that requires additional resources to live as independently as possible. Assists in getting clients; housing, meals, physical cares, employment, money assistance, mental health care, and other resources. Regularly coordinates with different team members to provide cohesive care to clients.

Worked with different programs under Breaking Free including their permanent apartment housing program, emergency shelter, case management, Safe Harbor legislation, outreach, and donations. Worked with women who are survivors of sex-trafficking and/or prostitution.

Built relationships with clients of Breaking Free through practicing empathy and active listening skills. Built knowledge of resources available to victims, either through private groups, publicly sponsored programs, or community resources. Met with supervisor every week to discuss case challenges and brainstorm issue resolution strategies.

Working under the youth outreach supervisor. Assisting with YouthMOVE program that empowers youth of color to be advocates for mental health policy change. Partnering with mental health resources to educate/train youth on mental health management, self-care, and public speaking.

Mental Health Practitioner with over 6,000 hours of experience.  Worked with ASD children ages 0 to 10 in home with clients, using ABA programming/treatment.  Charted and recorded information in client files.  Provided family services to practice social skills with clients' parent or guardian to promote healthier relationships.