Ceara McGraw
Reno
Summary
Dedicated Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with expertise in crisis intervention, group facilitation, and individualized treatment planning. Committed to enhancing client well-being through tailored recreational activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
I have also completed my practicum experience for counseling at Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services and hope to continue gaining experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
Sparks
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitated recreational activities for adults with mental health challenges.
- Developed therapeutic programs to enhance social skills and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans.
- Assessed client needs and interests to tailor recreation offerings effectively.
- Documented client progress and participation in therapeutic activities regularly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss client progress.
Recreational Therapist on a geropsych unit
Northern Nevada Medical Center Reno
Sparks
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Facilitated group sessions to promote social interaction and teamwork skills.
- Collaborated with medical staff to integrate therapy into overall care plans.
- Coordinated care with patients' family members and caregivers while communicating short and long-range goals.
- Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to aid patients in recuperating and improving social, cognitive, emotional and physical activities of daily life.
Adjunctive Therapist
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Reno
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Planned and organized engaging activities for diverse groups of participants.
- Documented patients' progress in groups that they attended.
- Used leisure assessments with patients when they were admitted.
Mental Health Technician
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
Sparks
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the clinical team.
- Provided support during crisis situations, ensuring patient safety and stability.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote overall wellness for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
Revenue Recovery Supervisor
UPS
Sparks
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Trained team members on revenue recovery procedures and best practices.
- Supervised revenue recovery processes to enhance financial performance and compliance.
- Analyzed billing discrepancies to ensure accurate invoicing and collections.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2025
Master of Arts - Recreational Therapy
SUNY At Albany
Albany, New York, NY12-2024
Master of Science - Psychology With An Emphasis in Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV05-2019
Skills
- Therapeutic program development
- Patient assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Group facilitation
- Communication strategies
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
03.2024 - Current
Recreational Therapist on a geropsych unit
Northern Nevada Medical Center Reno
07.2023 - 03.2024
Adjunctive Therapist
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
Mental Health Technician
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
08.2021 - 07.2023
Revenue Recovery Supervisor
UPS
08.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Arts - Recreational Therapy
SUNY At Albany
Master of Science - Psychology With An Emphasis in Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada Reno