Caryn Thornton
West Yarmouth,MA
Summary
Accomplished Social Worker (LICSW) with a proven track record at Cape Cod Healthcare, adept in crisis intervention and group therapy facilitation. Leveraged expertise in trauma-informed care and mental health assessment to enhance patient outcomes. Excelled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advocating for client needs, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and clinical documentation skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinician
Cape Cod Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for various topics, promoting interpersonal growth and emotional healing among participants.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through providing compassionate care and fostering strong therapeutic relationships.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with appropriate community agencies and private entities to establish continued care post discharge based in individual needs.
- Advocated for client needs within the larger healthcare system while navigating complex insurance processes to secure coverage for necessary treatments.
Emergency Room Social Worker, Per Diem Position
Cape Cod Healthcare
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate assessment and care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Behavioral Health Clinician
Cape Cod Community Health Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse populations for adults and geriatric clients.
- Implemented trauma-informed care principles in working with clients who have experienced various forms of trauma, facilitating healing and resilience.
- Collaborated with primary care providers to ensure coordinated care for clients with co-occurring mental health and medical concerns.
- Documented client progress through maintaining detailed case notes in compliance with agency guidelines and legal requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses.
Social Worker
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Center
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA01.1998
Skills
- Anxiety Management
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Depression Treatment
- Mental Health Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychoeducation
- Anger Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Plans
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- Current MA LICSW exp. 9/25/2026
- "Substance Use Disorders Certificate: Assessment and Treatment Strategies with Teens and Adults" - BSU - 10/30/2024
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Emergency Room Social Worker, Per Diem Position
Cape Cod Healthcare
01.2024 - 11.2024
Behavioral Health Clinician
Cape Cod Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Clinician
Cape Cod Community Health Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
Social Worker
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Center
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Current MA LICSW exp. 9/25/2026
- "Substance Use Disorders Certificate: Assessment and Treatment Strategies with Teens and Adults" - BSU - 10/30/2024
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Bridgewater State College
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