Christine Stefanowicz
West Deptford,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Therapist with a proven track record at INNER STRENGTH COUNSELING, enhancing client well-being through tailored therapeutic plans and effective crisis intervention. Skilled in building rapport and maintaining client confidentiality, I significantly improved patient outcomes. Expert in treatment planning and multicultural competence, I mentor new clinicians, ensuring high-quality care. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
THERAPIST/IIC
INNER STRENGTH COUNSELING
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
CLINICIAN/ IIC
GNJCC
08.2020 - Current
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening, clear communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
- Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
- Provided supervision to interns and practicum students during their training rotations in the clinic setting.
- Evaluated patient concerns, histories, appearance and responses to form picture of current health state.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
IT TAKES A FAMILY
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Advised patients about in-home treatments and exercises to help ailments heal.
- Streamlined documentation processes while maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate and timely record management.
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
CAMDEN, NJBachelor of Arts - Social Work
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
CAMDEN, NJ05.1998
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural Competence
- Client Confidentiality
- Therapeutic Plans
READING , VOLUNTEERING
TEACHING OTHERS TO READ.
Timeline
THERAPIST/IIC
INNER STRENGTH COUNSELING
01.2021 - Current
CLINICIAN/ IIC
GNJCC
08.2020 - Current
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
IT TAKES A FAMILY
09.2014 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Social Work
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
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