Danae Knowles
MST Therapist
North Versailles,PA
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Therapist with proven success rate in counseling individuals and families with destructive social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member who strives for full identification of issues and evaluation of techniques for treatment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
MST Therapist
MHY Family Services
Mars, United States
05.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Assisted in coordination of mental health support services provided by care team.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
Professional Counseling Intern/MT/BSC
Community Psychiatric Centers
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Engaged with clients in a one on one setting
- Maintained appropriate paperwork for clients on a weekly basis
- Engaged in crisis plan and treatment plan building throughout treatment
- Received weekly supervision regarding cases
- Counseled up to 30 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Therapeutic Support Staff
Community Psychiatric Centers
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2018 - Current
- Work with a mobile therapist and behavioral support staff to assist children in developing appropriate behaviors
- Prioritize individual aspects of a behavioral care plan during one on one sessions
- Report to superiors about the success of the child during professional supervision
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2017 - 08.2019
Skills
Intervention planning
undefinedTimeline
MST Therapist
MHY Family Services
05.2020 - Current
Professional Counseling Intern/MT/BSC
Community Psychiatric Centers
08.2018 - 04.2020
Therapeutic Support Staff
Community Psychiatric Centers
01.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Carlow University
08.2017 - 08.2019
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