Devan Aber
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Client-centered intersectional feminist trained in systems theory and family therapy, polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and encouraging patient progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Rogers Behavioral Health
02.2021 - Current
- Provided CBT, ERP, DBT, and ACT using trauma-informed care, to children and adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, PTSD and mood disorders.
- Created tailored exposure hierarchies, customized to each patient's individual needs
- Developed tailored treatment plans designed to target OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms in adults
- Redesigned the structure of the Intensive Outpatient Program to provide quality care involving psychoeducational skills groups and mindfulness groups
- Advocated for an increase in quality trainings on best-practice and clinician bias in mental health diagnoses
- Facilitated 5+ psychoeducational skills groups per week across the majority of departments within the clinic (including PHP/IOP programs for adults and children/adolscents for mood, trauma, and anxiety disorders).
- Created and updated psychoeducation skills materials to reflect current research and best-practice
- Shared these materials with patients, families, and outpatient providers
- Participated in an ongoing workgroup amongst staff and clinical leadership to formulate solutions to indicated areas of improvement on employee satisfaction surveys, resulting in a boost in clinic morale
- Trained multiple new staff members in electronic medical recordkeeping, exposure response prevention therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and psychoeducational skills group facilitation
- Collaborated with outpatient providers, nursing staff, psychiatrists, and other care providers in treatment formulation
- Complied with clinical standards of care and upheld best practices of patient care at all times
- Communicated with aftercare providers on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care outside treatment hours at the clinic
- Completed all therapeutic notes in company's electronic medical record system in timely and cost-effective manner.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
MFT Trainee/Intern
Caring Together
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Ran multiple group therapies on subjects including healthy relationships, trauma, relapse prevention, wellness, and thinking for a change
- Conducted family, couple's, and individual therapy sessions
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated DSM 5 diagnoses in a polysubstance and comorbid population
- Assessed child and family safety risks, and development, using a strength-based, crisis and trauma-informed perspective
- Managed a caseload of 15-20 clients and their families, in addition to running 4-5 group therapies per week
- Collaborated with the staff psychiatrist, the primary addictions counselor, the program manager, other interns across disciplines, and medical students to consult on how to provide the best care for clients
- Conducted initial intake of new patients
- Completed all billing, notes, and administrative paperwork in a timely, cost-effective manner.
MFT Trainee/Intern
Einstein Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted initial intake of new patients
- Assessed child and family risks, child and adult mental health, and family development
- Explored family functioning in session with clients, including recognizing family strengths, and assessing family needs
- Identified DSM-5 diagnoses for incoming patients, created and implemented appropriate treatment plans based on diagnosis
- Collaborated with psychiatric residents on necessity and implementation of medication therapy
- Managed a caseload of 15-20 patients (and their families)
- Helped families identify their strengths and coping mechanisms and work with families to resolve family problems and prevent future crises from occurring
- Conducted individual, couple and family therapy sessions (utilizing family systems theory and techniques) to understand and address the family's concerns and to support the necessary changes
- Presented specific cases and techniques to supervisors on staff and at Drexel University
- Established, implemented and maintained treatment objectives through a devised treatment plan for each family in assigned caseload
- Updated treatment plans as necessary
- Completed all billing, treatment plans, and notes, as well as other administrative duties, in a timely manner via the hospital's electronic health record system.
Education
Master of Marriage And Family Therapy -
Drexel University
Philadelphia12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY12.2015
Skills
- Exposure Response Prevention
- Internal Family Systems
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Electronic Medical Records Systems
- Time management
- Group therapy facilitation
- Intervention Planning
- Compliance requirements
- Building rapport
- Referral Coordination
- Computer literacy
- Documentation review
Timeline
Therapist
Rogers Behavioral Health
02.2021 - Current
MFT Trainee/Intern
Caring Together
09.2019 - 06.2020
MFT Trainee/Intern
Einstein Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Marriage And Family Therapy -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego
Similar Profiles
Natalie HeraldNatalie Herald
Licensed Practical Nurse at Rogers Behavioral HealthLicensed Practical Nurse at Rogers Behavioral Health
Lauren ErdmanLauren Erdman
Clinical Services Supervisor at Rogers Behavioral HealthClinical Services Supervisor at Rogers Behavioral Health
Jaidyn MarshallJaidyn Marshall
Mental Health Technician at Rogers Behavioral HealthMental Health Technician at Rogers Behavioral Health