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.
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Life Development Resources
05.2023 - 05.2024
Conducted diagnostic assessments and formulated treatment plans
Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual and group settings.
Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress, helping them regain emotional stability and access appropriate resources for ongoing support.
Participated in weekly supervision meetings to review case presentations, discuss ethical concerns, and receive feedback from experienced clinicians for continued growth as a therapist.
Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive and open environment for residents to share experiences.
Mental Health Practitioner
Options Family And Behavior Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and progress notes.
Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Promoted positive interactions of adolescents with various mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use as well as oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress and mindfulness techniques to help children stay regulated
Facilitated and created skills groups and mental health groups to promote independent skills, social/emotional skills, and provide education on mental health
Lead Behavioral Health Administrative Specialist
Nystrom And Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022
Handled difficult calls and patient complaints in a timely fashion
New Front Office Associate orientation and training as needed
Ensured staff were productive, efficient, and following proper workflows and procedures
Maintained excellent quality in customer care
Filled in as needed to cover shifts
Interviewed potential new staff and give timely job performance reviews
Addressed any staff performance issues
Completed and summited reports to key administrative staff
Created and updated all provider schedules
Patient Care Coordinator
Nystrom And Associates
09.2021 - 12.2021
Acted as point of contact for scheduling all live intra-office referrals and new patients within the clinic
Registered and integrated new patients in emerging programs
Educated patients and clinicians on all services offered within the clinic, including other NAL programs and locations
Followed up with clinicians regarding patient care issues and patient scheduling (i.e. patient needs a referral due to insurance change, patient was hostile with staff, etc.)
Coordinated patient services efficiently and assisted in referring between all NAL programs
Attended staff meetings and trainings as needed to educate staff on the live referral process and other Registration processes
Intake and Scheduling Coordinator-In Clinic BHAS
Nystrom And Assosiates
05.2021 - 09.2021
Accurately scheduled and educated patients on appropriate services
Promptly completed tasks in Registration electronic health record task baskets
Communicated scheduling outcomes with referral sources in keeping with scheduling policy
Handled patient complaints and concerns and escalated to the Call Center Management Team/Clinic Office Managers when appropriate
Collegial and teamwork attitude with all staff and patients
Deescalated patients in situations in which they were upset
Helped cover the front desk, checked patients in, gathered needed information and paperwork at time of check in
Psychiatric Administrative Specialist, took patient's vitals, managed medication cabinet and coordinated patient care with medication providers
Education
Master of Arts - Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2020
High School Diploma -
North Lakes Academy
Forest Lake, MN
06.2017
Skills
Started Life Development Resources first ever adolescent DBT group for court ordered clients on probation in Dakota County
Started Life Development Resources first ever group therapy program for minority males on probation in Dakota County
Experience in diverse settings such as providing therapy in the Juvenile Detention Center within Dakota County
Certification
Telehealth Certification for Mental Health Providers
Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI)
DBT trained (Psychwire Marsha Linehan)
EMDR Trained
FLASH technique trained
H.E.A.T for youth trained to offer group therapy to minority males on probation in Dakota County
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Life Development Resources
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Life Development Resources
05.2023 - 05.2024
Mental Health Practitioner
Options Family And Behavior Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Behavioral Health Administrative Specialist
Nystrom And Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022
Patient Care Coordinator
Nystrom And Associates
09.2021 - 12.2021
Intake and Scheduling Coordinator-In Clinic BHAS
Nystrom And Assosiates
05.2021 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Program Director (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Mental Illness Program) at Resources for Human DevelopmentProgram Director (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Mental Illness Program) at Resources for Human Development
Administration Specialist at Ministry of human resources and social developmentAdministration Specialist at Ministry of human resources and social development