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Heather Dryden

JAMESTOWN,NY

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Practitioner, utilizing both lived experience and counseling expertise, seeking to transition into a Peer Bridger role. Adept at breaking down complex health and social systems, building authentic trust, and fostering self-determination. Proven track record of helping clients identify recovery goals and connect with vital local resources.

Overview

2015
2015
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Lakeshore Hospital
04.2010 - 06.2014

Performing case management services, such as connecting individuals to community resources, and providing education on mental health and substance abuse issues as well as aftercare referrals.

Helping individuals with mental health conditions and/or substance abuse problems in a hospital setting.

Coordinatete safe discharge plans or inpatient psychiatric transfers alongside the medicateam.am

Mental Health Counselor

Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
12.2004 - 05.2005
  • Provide direct/telehealth and in-person clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling as to children, adolescents, parents/guardians, couples, and families.
  • Assess client needs, develop treatment plans, implement interventions, review outcomes, and revisit/revise strategies when necessary.
  • Focus on mentoring,community integration, and emotional support to help adolescents transition from inpatient settings to independent living.

Case Manager/ Program Outcome Evaluation Specialis

Education

MS Ed - Mental Health Counseling

St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
2005

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

State University of New York At Brockport
Brockport, NY
2001

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

State University of New York At Brockport
Brockport, NY
2001

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Lakeshore Hospital
04.2010 - 06.2014

Mental Health Counselor

Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
12.2004 - 05.2005

Case Manager/ Program Outcome Evaluation Specialis

MS Ed - Mental Health Counseling

St. Bonaventure University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

State University of New York At Brockport

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

State University of New York At Brockport
Heather Dryden