Elizabeth Kelley, LMHC
Marblehead,MA
Summary
An independently licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience providing treatment within multiple levels of care including ED crisis intervention, outpatient mental health clinics, outpatient MAT clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and PHP. Most recently recruited to be part of a multidisciplinary team that created policies, procedures, curricula, and program design to develop, implement, and open a Partial Hospitalization Program.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Partial Hospitalization Clincian
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Lynn, Massachusetts
03.2024 - Current
- Works effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team opening a Partial Hospitalization Program that provides intensive and comprehensive care to individuals with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Works as a member of a team that created and implemented client-centered and results-focused policies and procedures, with consideration for state and federal regulations.
- Created curricula for a variety of therapeutic groups including DBT, psychoeducation, CBT, and expressive therapy.
- Routinely assesses efficacy of group curricula based on clinical observation, client feedback, and through peer supervision.
- Effectively manage a caseload of high-risk patients by providing group and individual therapy, utilizing evidence-based practices, including DBT and CBT.
- Respond to psychiatric crisis within the building prepared to de-escalate and assist with restraints if necessary.
- Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assess client safety, and step clients up to the inpatient level of care when clinically indicated.
- Effectively collaborate with outpatient providers including therapists, psychiatrists, DCF, DMH, and probation officers to ensure clients were discharged with appropriate after care to ensure success in the community.
Hospital Based Crisis Clinician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Salem, MA
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted client centered psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults in mental health and substance use crises across 8 MA based hospitals.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Trained and onboarded new staff educating them on trauma informed best practice along with policies and procedures for each hospital.
- Collaborated with upper management to track newly hired clinician’s progress, observe ability to complete evaluations successfully, and assess when they were ready to independently conduct assessments.
- Worked effectively as a multidisciplinary team by presenting cases, tracking progress, and problem solving complicated cases in a daily huddle with ESP Management, Nursing Supervisors, and ESP Medical Director.
- Collaborated with outpatient providers and family members of patients to determine appropriate level of care and coordinate safe discharge plan when clinically indicated.
- Utilized age appropriate interventions and de-escalation techniques for individuals in a crisis to effectively maintain safety for both patient and staff.
Individual Therapist
Kelley Counseling Services, LLC
Marblehead, Massachusetts
01.2023 - Current
- Provide individual therapy utilizing evidence based practices including but not limited to CBT and DBT.
- Create individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.
- Collaborate with parents, family members, and school based supports when clinically indicated.
Individual and Group Therapist
New England Forensic Associates
Arlington, MA
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted individual and group therapy for adolescents and adults, utilizing evidence-based practices, in order to reduce their risk of re-offending.
- Coordinated with community resources including attorneys, probation officers, DYS staff, group home directors, and DMH providers as needed and maintained thorough documentation of all of the correspondences.
- Worked with family members for my adolescent clients and conducted family therapy when necessary.
Psychiatric Triage Clinician
MGB Salem Hospital
Salem, Massachusetts
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted biopsychosocial evaluations in the Emergency Room with patients in acute mental health and substance use crisis assessing immediate needs and utilizing appropriate clinical interventions.
- Coordinated care plans with hospital staff including Psychiatrists, ED Attendings, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, PAs, and social workers.
- Delivered emotional support to both clients and families by providing thorough psychoeducation on symptoms and protocols depending on disposition.
- Deescalated patients in crisis in an effective and professional manner in order to maintain safety for patient and staff by mitigating immediate risks.
- Consulted with outpatient supports in the community to obtain collateral information and determine appropriate level of care.
- Thorough disposition planning with careful consideration for acute safety concerns, psychosocial stressors, and substance use.
Substance Use Clinician
Habit OPCO
Lynn, Massachusetts
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided group and individual counseling to a caseload of 58-76 patients in a fast paced, always changing, outpatient methadone clinic.
- Utilized evidence based practices including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Provided psychoeducation on relapse prevention planning to patients in all stages of change.
- Coordinated care with outside agencies while complying with HIPAA and 42 CFR Regulations.
- Created quarterly treatment plans with measurable and achievable goals for all patients on caseload.
- Worked effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that coordinates clinical and medical care for patients struggling with Substance Use Disorders.
Clinical Intern
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Salem, MA
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Created and maintained therapeutic relationships in a community setting with a harm reduction, person centered, and empowerment focus.
- Completed comprehensive assessments and conducted intakes on a weekly basis.
- Gained competency at creating patient centered IAPs and using them as tools to form a therapeutic alliance, shape treatment, assess efficacy, and determine completion of treatment.
- Developed an understanding of group process and gained competence at facilitating groups.
- Worked effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of fellow clinicians, social workers, art therapists, and a consulting Psychiatrist.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Salem State University
05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salem State University
12-2013
Skills
- Crisis intervention and stabilization
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
- Supervision and staff training
- Collaborative leadership
- Risk assessment
Professional Development
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - Crisis Prevention Institute
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training - Northeast Behavioral Technology Training Institute
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Training - Praxis Training for Massachusetts Addiction Professionals
Timeline
Partial Hospitalization Clincian
Beth Israel Lahey Health
03.2024 - Current
Individual and Group Therapist
New England Forensic Associates
03.2023 - 11.2023
Hospital Based Crisis Clinician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
Individual Therapist
Kelley Counseling Services, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Triage Clinician
MGB Salem Hospital
04.2021 - 01.2023
Substance Use Clinician
Habit OPCO
07.2019 - 11.2020
Clinical Intern
Beth Israel Lahey Health
05.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salem State University
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