Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CBT+ Certified
Timeline
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Gabrielle (Gabby) GArske

Spokane,WA

Summary

Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Care Provider

Frontier Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided individual in-person, virtual/telehealth, episodic care for child and adult clients.
  • Created and facilitated/co-facilitated groups for adult and child to enjoy and support them through their recovery.
  • Provided case management services on a as needed basis for clients needing support with community resources, referrals, connecting with their providers, etc.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients during treatment ensuring their voices were heard throughout the decision-making process.
  • Provided parent support and psychoeducation.
  • Provided parenting skills to better help parents support children throughout their recovery process.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices within the Frontier Behavioral Health's care model and within my scope of practice.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating situations and connecting clients with necessary resources.
  • Created accurate and up-to-date client records/documents (progress notes, care plans, etc.) and stored them in confidential area, following HIPPA.
  • Maintained confidentiality as regulated through HIPPA.
  • Assessed for medical necessity, at care plan updates, and completed episodic care extension requests when necessary.
  • Supported clients when preparing for graduation, promoting the care model and clients success.

Registered Behavior Technician

Pediatric Therapy Clinic
06.2021 - 06.2022

● Worked with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

● Assisting behavioral analysis teams in evaluating patients and their conditions over a certain timeframe.

● Responsible for the day-to-day execution of a behavioral health plan.

● Conducting clinic and home sessions.

● Receptive to constructive criticism from supervisors during session.

● Collected data during sessions on Catalyst and Rethink Applications.

● Using natural environment teaching (NET), discrete trial training (DTT), or other ABA teaching strategies to improve and reinforce of clientele’s success.

● Communicate frequently with board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA’s) about questions or concerns over a client’s program.

● Understanding possible effects of implementing reinforcement/punishment during session, determining which would create success in a client’s program; supervised by BCBA or BCaBA.

● Maintained composure during situations a client is emitting high amounts of problem behaviors and implement de-escalation strategies.

Assistive Caretaker

Reach Inc.
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks
  • Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Implemented Behavior Analysis Training and Management
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Used the knowledge of personal history and traumas to better help assist those with disabilities.
  • CPR certified.
  • Understanding allergies, intolerances, sensitivities, and diets when cooking for each client.
  • Knowing appropriate substitutions for dinners or recipes to consider with allergies, etc. according to prescribed diets.

Student Assistant, Family & Graduate Housing

Montana State University
04.2018 - 11.2019

● Maintained composure and level-headed mentality during challenging situations to best resolve situations and serve business needs.

● Knowledge of Microsoft software such as Excel, Publisher, Word, etc.

● Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.

● Produced professional and error-free letters, presentations and spreadsheets.

● Greeted visitors and directed them to appropriate areas, verifying reasons for visit and housing information.

● Scheduled appointments based on availability.

● Created a monthly newsletter for tenants to enjoy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Montana State University
Bozeman
12.2021

Skills

  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • Family Support
  • CBT certified
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Creativity

Certification

  • CBT+ Certified
  • Counselor Agency Afflifiated

CBT+ Certified

Completed CBT+ course and consultations and received certification on June 5th, 2024.

Timeline

Mental Health Care Provider

Frontier Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Pediatric Therapy Clinic
06.2021 - 06.2022

Assistive Caretaker

Reach Inc.
12.2019 - 05.2021

Student Assistant, Family & Graduate Housing

Montana State University
04.2018 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Montana State University
  • CBT+ Certified
  • Counselor Agency Afflifiated
Gabrielle (Gabby) GArske