Elissa McGill
Weeping Water,NE
Summary
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner familiar with patient assessments, treatment planning, diagnosis, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Skilled and successful at helping clients process mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Highly motivated and experienced private practice owner, passionate about building successful and sustainable environments for patients as well as supervision of interns and provisional licensed therapists.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Mental Health Therapist
Elissa McGill Consulting/Counseling Services
06.2013 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with referrals, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, budgeting, financial reporting, billing, and contact with insurance companies and clearinghouses.
- Independently providing assessments, treatment/care planning, and psychosocial therapy with a diverse population either in person or via telehealth.
- Maintain current knowledge and fully comply with service contracts of managed care companies, EAP's, and other third party payers.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
Independent Contracted Mental Health Therapist
Right Choice Counseling Services
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Alegent Health Psychiatric Associates
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions in an outpatient/clinic setting.
- Evaluates and assesses the bio-psycho-social needs of patients.
- Develops comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Actively participates in clinical and peer supervision to ensure quality of care and professional performance standards.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Hastings College
Hastings, NE05.2003
High School Diploma -
Valentine Rural High School
Valentine NE05.1999
Skills
- Business Management/ Customer Service Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Decision Making
- Confidential Records
- Time Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Supervision of interns and provisional license therapist
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Self Sufficient
- Empathetic and Compassionate
Timeline
Owner/Mental Health Therapist
Elissa McGill Consulting/Counseling Services
06.2013 - Current
Independent Contracted Mental Health Therapist
Right Choice Counseling Services
11.2012 - 06.2013
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Alegent Health Psychiatric Associates
05.2011 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Hastings College
High School Diploma -
Valentine Rural High School
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