Kristen Setty
Gloucester,VA
Summary
Respectful Licensed Clinical Social Worker with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Steider and Associates
09.2023 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
- Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer consultation groups.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
- Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving realistic goals, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
09.2023 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and peer consultation groups.
- Promoted the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Advocated for client needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring adequate representation and access to necessary resources.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Enhanced collaborative care for clients by coordinating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
- Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
- Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
Medical Social Work
Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling families
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
- Documented case notes and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies
- Effectively maintained caseload of 10 sessions per week using alternative therapies
- Co-lead for Early Childhood Parenting Group (ages 2-5).
Mental Health Therapist II
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
- Documented client progress in confidential files
- Managed private practice of 28 clients per week
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Clinician
Bacon Street Youth and Family Services
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations
- Supervised one master's level student during field placement
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Social Worker
The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling families and addressing needs prior to discharge
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve patients' quality of life
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Case Manager
The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and other case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs
- Educated patient's and families on TDO process and hearing procedures
- Assisted patient in discharge planning by locating community resources available.
Case Manager
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Manage a case load of 25 individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Monitor group home placements according to state guidelines
- Assisted in developing individualized strength based treatment plans for each person
- Conducted quarterly reviews of treatment plans on each individual
- Assisted families in locating resources in the community to assist with food, housing, and various medical equipments.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Christopher Newport University
05.2013
Skills
- Case Coordination
- Client Guidance
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Evidence-based practices
- Motivational Interviewing
- Licensed Therapist
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Certified Social Worker
- Clinical Social Worker
- Social Work License
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Steider and Associates
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
09.2023 - Current
Medical Social Work
Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
12.2021 - 09.2023
Mental Health Therapist II
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB
12.2020 - 12.2021
Clinician
Bacon Street Youth and Family Services
07.2019 - 02.2020
Social Worker
The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place
09.2017 - 06.2019
Case Manager
The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place
10.2016 - 09.2017
Case Manager
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB
02.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Arts - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Christopher Newport University
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