Bruce Miller
St Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished Child/Youth Therapist with a proven track record at Compass Health, adept in CBT and DBT techniques and excelling in building rapport. Enhanced child safety and family dynamics through innovative treatment planning and crisis intervention, significantly improving client outcomes. Skilled in multicultural competence and motivational interviewing, demonstrating a strong ability to foster positive change.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exp date 09/30/2025
Registered Play Therapist Association of Play Therapist
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Child/youth Therapist
Compass Health
01.2006 - 05.2024
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Supervisor of Specialized Foster Care
Mentor Foster Care
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Oversaw daily operations of the specialized foster care program, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Provided clinical consultation, insight and support to staff.
- Handled c foster parent complaints, resolved issues, and managed crisis situations.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
In Home Family Preservation Specialist
Children's Home And Aid Society Of Illinois
04.1990 - 04.2005
- Empowered families to make lasting changes by facilitating goal-setting sessions and progress evaluations.
- Enhanced family relationships by conducting comprehensive assessments and case planning.
- Improved child safety by implementing evidence-based interventions and providing consistent monitoring.
- Fostered a network of support systems for families, connecting them with local resources such as mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and housing assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1983
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- CBT Techniques
- Multicultural Competence
- Family therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoeducation
- Intervention Planning
- DBT Techniques
Timeline
Child/youth Therapist
Compass Health
01.2006 - 05.2024
Supervisor of Specialized Foster Care
Mentor Foster Care
05.2005 - 01.2006
In Home Family Preservation Specialist
Children's Home And Aid Society Of Illinois
04.1990 - 04.2005
Master of Science - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
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