Heather Ritchie
Vest,KY
Summary
Experienced with patient assessment, delivering personalized treatment plans and effective care. Utilizes clinical expertise to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes. Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Go Hire
Hazard, KY
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and improve overall service delivery.
- Trained and mentored junior clinicians to foster professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
Social Worker
CHFS
Prestonsburg, KY
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Facilitated access to community resources and support services for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and address complex client issues.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor progress and adjust service plans accordingly.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients'' needs and determine appropriate services.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized case plans.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and empathetic understanding of their circumstances.
- Testified under oath as child advocate in family court to assist with child custody decisions.
- Established and maintained a wide network of professional contacts within the social services sector, enabling rapid access to additional resources as needed for client success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Knott County Central High School
HindmanAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Hazard Community College
Hazard, KYBachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, Kentucky, KYM.Ed. - Counseling And Human Development
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, Kentucky, KY12-2016
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Group Counseling
- Behavioral interventions
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA
- Suicide risk assessment
- Stress management strategies
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Crisis management
- Individual counseling
Certification
- Training - Certified in SIPS Assessment
- Trained in DBT Therapy
Timeline
Clinician
Go Hire
05.2017 - Current
Social Worker
CHFS
04.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Knott County Central High School
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hazard Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
M.Ed. - Counseling And Human Development
Lindsey Wilson College