Applied psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in delivery of services to individuals and families to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
Boosted client motivation for change by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during individual therapy sessions.
Utilized DSM for diagnosing and conducted psycho-social assessments.
Fostered healthy coping mechanisms in adolescents by teaching cognitive-behavioral strategies for managing stress and emotions.
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Dublin Changes-Dublin, OH
02.2024 - Current
Provided Psychotherapy and counseling therapies to adolescence suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
Therapies included group, individual and family
Ensured accurate and timely patient documentation
Actively communicated with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment, documented all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders
Displayed heavy involvement in treatment planning for patients
Worked with patient to achieve treatment plan goals and accurately documents progress
Demonstrated initiative to revise the treatment plan to create new goals for patients if appropriate
Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members
Demonstrated active communication with team members
Demonstrated the ability to work with the utilization review department
Ensured communication with UR on length of stay and treatment of patients
Created thorough discharge plans with clients that meets the clients after care needs
Ensured both patient and appropriate family members or referral sources have appropriate paperwork in a timely manner after discharge to ensure continuum of care.
Mental Health Therapist
Dublin Changes-Dublin, OH
07.2023 - 08.2024
Therapist at Dublin Springs psychiatric hospital
Development of treatment plans and updates
Safety Planning
Transition/Discharge Planning
Individual therapy
Collaboration with community providers and referral sources
Facilitation of patient referral to appropriate community-based services.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Creekside Nursing Home-Columbus, OH
03.2019 - 07.2022
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders
Accompanied client to scheduled appointments and grocery shopping
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
Aided residents with activities of daily living and contributed to overall well-being by providing assistance with feeding, cleaning, personal hygiene and mobility.
Case Manager
Pomegrate Health Solutions-Columbus, OH
05.2017 - 02.2019
Treated a variety of DSM-IV/V mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders in adolescents: Mood Disorders, impulse Control and Addiction Disorders, Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Co-occurring disorders, and Dual Diagnosis
Assisted teens with eligibility for available benefits
Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies
Wrote Functional Behavior assessments as well as Behavior Intervention Plans.
Caseworker
BONO Home Health Home Health-Columbus, OH
08.2015 - 04.2017
Helped patients with daily living
Grocery shopping
Cleaning
Groomed client
Transported clients to appointments
Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings
Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private
Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with well-rounded support.
Intern- Consent Education & Prevention Program at Trinity College Dublin, The University of DublinIntern- Consent Education & Prevention Program at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin