Brooke Raines
Gering,NE
Summary
Empathetic mental health therapist with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children, adolescence and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy services to obtain maximum results for clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Regional West Physicians Clinic - Women's Center
06.2023 - Current
- Advocated for clients within the broader healthcare system by collaborating with primary care providers to address physical health concerns impacting mental wellness.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Improved client outcomes by providing comprehensive mental health assessments and individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional code of ethics.
- Documented clinical progress notes accurately and timely, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Continually expanded knowledge of therapeutic interventions by attending professional development workshops, conferences, and trainings.
- Enhanced the therapeutic environment by implementing evidence-based counseling approaches tailored to clients'' needs.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism and empathy, ensuring client safety during severe episodes of distress.
- Evaluated client progress regularly through the use of standardized assessment tools.
- Utilized culturally sensitive counseling techniques when working with multicultural populations to promote understanding and respect for cultural differences among clients.
- Implemented effective case management practices that streamlined service provision while maximizing resources available to clients.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Mental Health Therapist
Community Action Health Center (CAPWN)
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Co-led Group IOP (Intensive Outpatient Psychotherapy) for co-occurring substance use and mental health.
Mental Health Therapist
Brooke Raines Counseling LLC
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various issues.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Dr. Matthew Hutt,Ph.D & Melissa Bauer-Post, LMHP
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
Unit Secretary
Birth & Infant Care Center, Regional West Medical
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse's and other healthcare personnel.
Office Support Staff
Gering Memorial Chapel
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
Childcare Site Director
St. John's Community Child Development Center
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
Office Assistant
University Of Wyoming Counseling Center
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Sales Associate
Herberger's Department Store
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
Master Of Arts In Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE12.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Communication
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY12.2012
High School Diploma - General Studies
Gering High School
Gering, NE05.2008
Skills
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Facilitating group counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Building Rapport
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Compassion-Focused
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Dual diagnoses experience
- Discharge Planning
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Clinical interventions
- Records Management
- Mental Health Support
- Trauma Informed
- Perinatal Mental Health Certified
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Sandtray Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Mindfulness Based
- Attachment Styles
- Problem-Solution Focused Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma Focused CBT
- Trained in indicators of child abuse
- Documentation Requirements
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- First Aid/CPR
- Clerical Support
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Presentation skills
- Research abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
LIMHP - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (Nebraska)
LMHP - Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (Nebraska)
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor (Nebraska)
PMH-C - Perinatal Mental Health Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Continuing Education/Professional Development
- Perinatal Loss & Grief
- Slaying the Monstrous Misconceptions about Postpartum Psychosis: A Roundtable Discussion
- Important Considerations in Documentation from an Ethics Board Perspective
- Telehealth Training
- Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
- Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy
- Maternal Mental Health Intensive
- Understanding Attachment in Pregnant & Postpartum Teens
- Counseling Farmers & Ranchers
- Dual Relationships in Rural Areas
- Innovative Delivery Methods for Improving Access to Psychiatric Care
- Risk & Protective Factors in Child & Mental Health
- Healing from the Bottom Up: How to Help Clients Access Resource States
- Cultural & Historical Traumas: Invisible Barriers to Healing & Change
- The Essentials to Effective Trauma Treatment: How to go beyond technique
- Treating Trauma Clients at the Edge: How brain science can inform interventions
- The Gottman Approach to Treating Trauma
- Mastering the Craft of Treating Trauma: Four Core Skills
- Ethics for Human Service Professionals
- Trauma Informed Sandtray
- Dive into the DSM-V: Major Mental Illness
- Sandtray in Play Therapy
- Adapting Trauma Focused Treatments for Culturally Diverse Populations
- Psychedelics in Therapy
- Psychological First Aid
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Professional Memberships
- Nebraska Counseling Association
- American Counseling Association
- Postpartum Support International
- International Association for Premenstrual Disorders
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Regional West Physicians Clinic - Women's Center
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Community Action Health Center (CAPWN)
03.2021 - 05.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Brooke Raines Counseling LLC
01.2021 - 10.2021
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Dr. Matthew Hutt,Ph.D & Melissa Bauer-Post, LMHP
08.2019 - 12.2020
Unit Secretary
Birth & Infant Care Center, Regional West Medical
04.2018 - 10.2019
Office Support Staff
Gering Memorial Chapel
11.2017 - 08.2018
Childcare Site Director
St. John's Community Child Development Center
10.2013 - 05.2017
Office Assistant
University Of Wyoming Counseling Center
08.2009 - 05.2011
Sales Associate
Herberger's Department Store
08.2005 - 08.2008
Master Of Arts In Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chadron State College
Bachelor Of Arts - Communication
University of Wyoming
High School Diploma - General Studies
Gering High School