Charlotte Woodruff Winchell
Gorham,NH
Summary
Mental health professional prepared to bring strong therapeutic skills to North Country Health. Known for developing effective treatment plans and achieving meaningful client outcomes. Consistently collaborates with team members and adapts to changing clinical needs. Expertise in patient assessment and therapeutic interventions, coupled with compassionate and reliable nature.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Advocates Community Counselling
07.2021 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans and provided individual, couples, and family therapy.
- Completed documentation processes while maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate and timely record management.
- Maintained continuous improvement through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities, advancing knowledge in the latest therapeutic techniques and attending case consult groups and regular clinical supervision (for LICSW).
- Helped elder clients navigate health care system and connect to community resources
- Maintained client caseload of 15-18 individuals and couples per week working 3 days.
- Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients varied needs and preferences, including Internal Family Systems, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, and Solution-Focused brief therapy.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate.
Care Coordinator
Kendall at Home
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Cleveland Ohio-based/ remote office in HARVARD, MA
- Administered assessments in order to identify areas of concern and determination of needs and appropriate membership level
- Conducted assessments for: cognitive decline, ADLs, psychosocial, mental health (depression/anxiety) and fall risk
- Managed a caseload of elders (who are members of KAH), to include phone contact, telehealth and home visits
- Initiate care plans and goal setting
- Created a grief and loss program
- Vetted home health care agencies and managed home health aide care in member’s home
- Worked with Sales and Marketing team to increase membership in the Greater Boston Area
- Cleveland ohio-based/ office in HARVARD, MA
Outreach Coordinator/Social Worker
Harvard Council on Aging
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Case Manager for elders in the community wishing to remain at home
- Provided support and counseling to adult children and elders in critical decision-making regarding aging in place vs. going to a facility
- Evaluated client needs through regularly scheduled check-in calls and home visits
- Worked cooperatively with collateral service providers such as emergency personnel, geriatric care managers, and elder protective services
Senior Life Consultant
Still River Senior Life Consultants
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Perform assessments, planning, and goal setting for a caseload of elders and adult children
- Advocate for elders while collaborating with doctors, hospitals, discharge planners, and other professionals
- Communicate frequently with family and provide support
- Maintain detailed records of visits and phone calls, including reporting on behalf of elders at doctor visits
- Assisted clients in navigating challenges relevant to aging
Depression Care Manager/Research Director
Dartmouth Medical School
09.1991 - 06.2003
- Co-created the care manager position with team of psychiatrists to assist primary care physicians with depression and anxiety diagnosis, treatment monitoring and patient education
- Provided phone counseling to assist patients with medication compliance and follow-up treatment
- Lead weekly meetings with the consulting medical team to discuss patient progress
- Managed team of research assistants
Education
BA - Physical Education/Sports Science
The University of Denver
Denver, COMSW - Social Work Clinical concentration
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2000
Skills
- Building strong client rapport
- Working with couples and complex trauma
- Working collaboratively with medical professionals and colleagues
- Motivation to continue to attend professional trainings and be a life-long learner
References
References available upon request
Certificationstrainings
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
- Dementia training
- Health Coach training
- Trauma training (registered for June, 2022)
Affiliations
- NASW, NH Chapter
- IFS Institute
Certification
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Practitioner – The Gottman Institute.
- Level 1 certified IFS practitioner
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Advocates Community Counselling
07.2021 - Current
Care Coordinator
Kendall at Home
07.2021 - 02.2022
Outreach Coordinator/Social Worker
Harvard Council on Aging
10.2016 - 07.2021
Senior Life Consultant
Still River Senior Life Consultants
09.2016 - 06.2021
Depression Care Manager/Research Director
Dartmouth Medical School
09.1991 - 06.2003
MSW - Social Work Clinical concentration
Boston University
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Practitioner – The Gottman Institute.
- Level 1 certified IFS practitioner
BA - Physical Education/Sports Science
The University of Denver
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