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Emily Thelen

Harrison Twp,Michigan

Summary

Invested and Empathic Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in Mental Health.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Taker

Rover
Harrison Twp, Michigan
12.2020 - Current
  • Exercising animals regularly with walks & rigorous play activities
  • Performing all pet care instructions, including dietary needs & schedules
  • Communicating professionally with pet owners via phone, email & text
  • Providing animals with proper attention & affection to promote secure environment in owner's absence

Therapist

Preserve Independence Adult Day Center
Warren,, MI
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Creating individualized treatment plans & implementing treatment plan goals & objectives at client's pace
  • Planning, organizing, & facilitating group therapy sessions with up to 60+ clients at a time
  • Providing individual and group therapy to address mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders in adults living in AFC homes & group homes
  • Maintaining accurate & up-to-date client records in EMR system & ensuring client confidentiality
  • Recording detailed progress notes for each therapy session & entering client data into Therapy Notes
  • Addressing substance use & addiction related issues, as well as anger management via psychotherapy
  • Advocating for clients’ right to be treated with dignity & respect by home providers & group home staff
  • Providing psychoeducation via group therapy - teaching clients healthy coping skills, distress tolerance methods, problem solving skills, emotion regulation skills, etc.
  • Conducting biopsychosocial assessments during psychotherapy intakes
  • Coordinating with team members & coworkers to evaluate client needs & services
  • Trauma-focused care, risk assessment, & crisis intervention
  • Providing individual psychotherapy to intellectually/developmentally impaired clients, clients with mental illnesses, and physically disabled individuals
  • Building & fostering therapeutic alliance with each client and & establishing rapport
  • Fostering & teaching independent living skills to AFC clients

BSW Intern

Community Mental Health For Central Michigan
Harrison, MI
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Served underprivileged individuals & communities
  • Attended weekly case management meetings, doctor huddles, DBT/IDDT group meetings/consultations, & ACT meetings
  • Employed evidence-based practices with clients, such as motivational interviewing
  • Worked with clients with severe mental illnesses, developmental/intellectual disabilities, substance use issues, clients experiencing domestic violence, & clients in AFC homes
  • Attended weekly jail therapy group sessions with jail liaison & inmates in Clare County Jail
  • Participated in person-centered planning process with clients, as well as psychosocial assessments, & completed progress notes
  • Maintained client confidentiality according to NASW Ethical standards
  • Coordinated with various team members as part of team-based care interventions
  • Attended home visits with case managers, using person in-environment perspective
  • Worked with clients to come up with appropriate SMART goals & objectives for their treatment plans
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance
  • Attended over 200 hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work

America Counts & Reads Student Tutor

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Worked in 3rd-5th grade classrooms with struggling, underprivileged students
  • Tutored math, reading/comprehension, & ELA - coordinated daily/weekly with teachers
  • Supervised small groups of students
  • Fostered student growth & served as positive role model
  • Tailored tutoring based on each student's individual needs
  • Helped students gain confidence & improve their skills
  • Employed enthusiastic and caring approach to reach and motivate students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Mental Health Concentration

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Case management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • DSM-IV knowledge
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications, as well as other applications
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Effective problem-solving & decision making skills
  • Proficient in prioritizing & multi-tasking
  • Reliable & hard-working
  • Flexibility & Adaptability

Volunteering

Isabella County Restoration House [November 2019 - Mt. Pleasant, MI]

  • Volunteered a total of 50 hours at homeless shelter
  • Stayed up overnight to tend to guests' needs & assisted ICRH staff
  • Socialized with guests & addressed any questions or concerns


Humane Animal Treatment Society [August 2017-May 2019 - Mt. Pleasant, MI]

  • Provided exercise, attention, & love for shelter animals
  • Helped socialize animals for adoptions

Timeline

Therapist

Preserve Independence Adult Day Center
07.2021 - 03.2022

Animal Care Taker

Rover
12.2020 - Current

BSW Intern

Community Mental Health For Central Michigan
08.2020 - 05.2021

America Counts & Reads Student Tutor

Central Michigan University
09.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Mental Health Concentration

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Central Michigan University

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