Cristy Fisher-Lynde CATC III

• Managed crisis situations with professionalism and empathy, ensuring client safety during severe episodes of distress.
• Partnered in design of wellness psycho-education group series.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations, fostering healthy coping skills and emotional growth.
• Carried a caseload of 6-12 clients.
• Facilitated 5 psycho-education groups per week.
• Provided family sessions with patients, families, and therapists.

Partnered with licensed therapists, physicians and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for clients in each level of care including RTC, PHP, IOP and OP levels of care addressing needs of clients with co-occurring diagnoses. Developed and reported Utilization Reviews as needed. Documented all client interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems / Kipu. Facilitated up to 7 client groups weekly including psychoeducational, dynamic process as well as recreational / art modalities. Provided consistent family support and intervention when appropriate. Preformed crisis management and care coordination with all staff including resident managers at SLE's. Carried a caseload of 7-12 clients as needed.

• Partnered with licensed therapists, physicians and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for clients in each level of care including RTC, PHP, IOP and OP levels of care addressing needs of clients with co-occurring diagnoses.
• Developed and reported Utilization Reviews as needed.
• Documented all client interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems / Kipu.
• Facilitated up to 7 client groups weekly including psychoeducational, dynamic process as well as recreational / art modalities.
• Provided consistent family support and intervention when appropriate.
• Preformed crisis management and care coordination with all staff including resident managers at SLE's.
• Carried a caseload of 7-12 clients as needed.

Provided detox and residential level clients with support and care in all facets, including CIWAS and COWS as prescribed.

• Maintained client observation rounds on 15-30 minute basis as prescribed by medical staff / supervisor.
• Carefully monitored clients while self-administering medications under strict and detailed protocol.
• Documented all group notes, vital reports, medication logs, and end of shift reports into Kipu.
• Safely transported clients to outings, 12 step meetings, doctor appointments and other errands as needed by supervisor.
• Organized recreational outings with pro-recovery themes and documented in detail after returning to facility

• Responsibilities included facilitating psychoeducational groups, intakes, assessments and documenting group notes and utilization review. 130 hours were completed as required by Saddleback College (second semester).

• Responsibilities included facilitating psychoeducational groups, intakes and assessments as well as group notes and utilization review. 130 hours were completed as required by Saddleback College (first semester).