Erin E Connelly
Counselor
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate counseling professional with a unique blend of experience in both the medical field and mental health. With a solid foundation in psychology and therapy techniques, augmented by years of practical experience in healthcare settings, I offer a holistic approach to mental wellness. My time in the medical field has honed my ability to communicate effectively, empathize with diverse populations, and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams. These skills, combined with my innate empathy and commitment to patient-centered care, enable me to establish trusting relationships with clients and guide them towards personal growth and healing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Specialist
Evolent Health
8 2021 - 05.2024
- Partnered with Insurance Companies to deliver advance care planning to members.
- Helped members understand end of life decisions available and guiding them in making the best decisions for themselves while also working with them on communication with family and medical physicians.
- Utilize motivational interviewing while engaging with members to guide them in resource building.
- Work closely with supervisor to provide feedback on a weekly basis.
- Balanced a caseload of over 200 clients with expectations of speaking to them weekly.
Engagement Specialist
Evolent Health
08.2021 - 05.2024
Surgical Neurophysiologist
Multiple Companies
03.2014 - 07.2021
- Teamed with physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Stayed abreast of advances in testing and new diagnostic tools for application in intraoperative neuromonitoring.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant areas of the body and performs standardized tests to check responses during cases.
- Maintained a positive working relationship between neurophysiologists, hospital staff, and surgeons.
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Children Youth And Families Department
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Ensured the safety of children through thorough assessments of the home of origin as well as interview children, parents, and others involved in the welfare of children
- Complete child abuse investigations by speaking with schools, doctors, and other individuals in the community
- Collaborate with law enforcement
- Complete state required documentation
- File petitions and attend court hearings regarding the welfare of children
- Make referrals to outside agencies or with OCYF as needed
Behavioral Specialist Consultant
Community Psychiatric Centers
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Enhanced clients' behavioral management by implementing individualized treatment plans and interventions.
- Established rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for better client outcomes and comprehensive service delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within treatment plans for optimal results in reducing problematic behaviors.
Crisis Clinician I - Mobile CACTIS Division
Re:Solve Crisis Network
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Provided crisis services in a community and office setting-work mainly with children and adoles-cents ages 4-18 with ADHD/ Conduct Disorder/ ODD/ MR/ Autism/ Adjustment Disorder/ De-pression - have also worked with other populations-older adults and the elderly
- Completed consumer/family crisis assessments (in person and via telephone)
- Assisted consumers in developing crisis plans
- Referred consumer to appropriate agency’s
- Used specific motivational interviewing techniques
- Provided follow-up services to the consumer by phone and/or mobile visits
Education
Certification - Clinical Hypnotherapy
Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy
Remote 04.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2007 - 12 2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2001 - 5 2006
Skills
Active Listening
undefinedAffiliations
International Associatation of Interperpersonal Hypnotherapists
Certification
Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki II Practitioner
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
01-2022
Engagement Specialist
Evolent Health
08.2021 - 05.2024
Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki II Practitioner
05-2021
Certification - Clinical Hypnotherapy
Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy
04.2021 - 01.2022
Surgical Neurophysiologist
Multiple Companies
03.2014 - 07.2021
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Children Youth And Families Department
10.2012 - 03.2014
Behavioral Specialist Consultant
Community Psychiatric Centers
06.2012 - 10.2012
Crisis Clinician I - Mobile CACTIS Division
Re:Solve Crisis Network
04.2010 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chatham University
08.2007 - 12 2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Point Park University
08.2001 - 5 2006
Specialist
Evolent Health
8 2021 - 05.2024
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