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Colleen Crilley LPC(SC),LPC-S (TN),ATR
Therapist
Mount Pleasant (Charleston),SC
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with 20 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Psychotherapist, Telehealth
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
Centerstone
Behavioral Health Care Program Manager/Team Leader Manager
01.2019 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Presence Health (AMITA), PHP/IOP/DUEL
Unit Therapist; High Level of Care/Unit
09.2016 - 10.2018
Job overview
- 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.
South Community Inc.
Behavioral Health Care Program Director/Manager
06.2014 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Centerstone
Outpatient Therapist/ Clinical Supervisor
05.2012 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to enhance clients'' understanding of their mental health conditions and promote self-management skills.
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Conducted discharge planning in collaboration with clients and their support network to ensure smooth transitions back into the community posttreatment.
- Evaluated treatment progress by regularly reviewing client goals, adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue during sessions that encouraged clients to share their experiences freely without fear of judgment or stigma.
- Conducted thorough assessments for new patients, identifying appropriate diagnoses and developing targeted treatment goals.
- Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
- Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each client''s needs.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Bellefair JCB
Therapist, Community Based & Residential
11.2006 - 02.2012
Job overview
- 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.
Education
Ursuline CollegeCleveland, OH
Master of Arts from Counseling And Art Therapy
05.2007
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
06.2002
Skills
Building rapport
Anxiety Management
Motivational Interviewing
Case Documentation
Treatment Planning
Psychosocial assessment
Facilitating counseling sessions
Substance Abuse Counseling
Patient Evaluation
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Risk Assessment
Developing relationships
Family Dynamics Understanding
Multicultural Competence
Depression Treatment
Group therapy facilitation
Personality Disorder Knowledge
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Grief counseling
Administration and management
Family Counseling
Cognitive Psychology
Interpersonal Skills
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Affiliations
- American Counseling Associations
- American Art therapy Association
Timeline
Psychotherapist, Telehealth
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Care Program Manager/Team Leader Manager
Centerstone
01.2019 - 10.2022
Unit Therapist; High Level of Care/Unit
Presence Health (AMITA), PHP/IOP/DUEL
09.2016 - 10.2018
Behavioral Health Care Program Director/Manager
South Community Inc.
06.2014 - 12.2016
Outpatient Therapist/ Clinical Supervisor
Centerstone
05.2012 - 12.2013
Therapist, Community Based & Residential
Bellefair JCB
11.2006 - 02.2012
Ursuline College
Master of Arts from Counseling And Art Therapy
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
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