Erin Simonson, LPCC
Avon,OH
Summary
Compassionate Counselor focused on helping children and families overcome personal social and behavioral problems that impact wellbeing and academic and professional success. Diligent and resourceful professional with 13 years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
New Leaf Counseling, LLC
Westlake, OH
05.2019 - Current
- Obtained or maintained proper licensure or certification to meet state requirements.
- Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to diagnose and determine appropriate interventions.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Provided guidance and support to families through family therapy sessions.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
Case Manager
Caresource Health Plan
Mayfield Heights, OH
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with members of an inter-disciplinary care team (ICT) to assess and meet the needs of the individual and the population and identified problems or opportunities that would benefit from care coordination.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Consulted with members, families and legally responsible people to discuss behavioral and physical health care needs.
- Engaged with members in a variety of settings to establish an effective, professional relationships.
- Identified and managed barriers to achievement of care plan goals.
- Maintained current and accurate documentation of contacts, treatment plans, case notes, referrals, and assessments in the electronic record according to current accreditation and compliance guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Counselor
New Leaf Counseling, LLC
Avon Lake, OH
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Obtained or maintained proper licensure or certification to meet state requirements.
- Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to diagnose and determine appropriate interventions.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Provided guidance and support to families through family therapy sessions.
- Provided individual counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
Counselor
Nord Center
Lorain, OH
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
- Utilized creative approaches such as art therapy or music therapy when working with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Assessed referrals from external sources such as schools or community agencies.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH05-2006
Skills
- Care Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Needs Assessment
- Solution-focused counseling
- Therapy
- Client Records Management
- Mental Health Support
- Behavior Modification
- HIPAA
- Client Needs Assessment
- Building rapport
- Treatment Plans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counselor
New Leaf Counseling, LLC
05.2019 - Current
Case Manager
Caresource Health Plan
11.2015 - 05.2019
Counselor
New Leaf Counseling, LLC
12.2013 - 11.2015
Counselor
Nord Center
12.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling
Heidelberg University
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Tiffin University
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