Heidi Ross
Wooster
Summary
Motivated, compassionate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor possessing a unique perspective on effectively communicating with diverse populations seeking to provide top quality care and support to clients. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capacity to learn new materials and multitask, works very well independently, experience and knowledge of educational settings, and other community agencies, good administrative and organizational skills, ability to handle immediate-need situations, and extensive experience working with a wide age range of clients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
SUMMIT THERAPY CENTER
Wooster
10.2015 - Current
- Provide diagnostic assessments, individual, group, couples, and family therapy to clients of all ages in person and via telehealth.
- Complete intake paperwork, input client demographics and insurance information as necessary, and maintain interactive schedule.
- Produce proper session documentation and maintain client records.
- Coordinate services and link to community resources.
Therapist
COLLEGE OF WOOSTER
Wooster
10.2020 - 05.2025
- Provide diagnostic assessments and individual counseling to students, via telehealth and in person, as an independent contractor with the College of Wooster.
- Assist students in connecting with campus and community resources.
Home Based Therapist
SOLUTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Medina
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided intensive in-home family intervention to youth and families.
- Conducted family/individual diagnostic assessments, developed treatment plans, and provided direct treatment to include family therapy, individual therapy, guidance, and skill building.
- Advocated on behalf of the family with schools, court officials, child protective services, and other necessary community agencies.
- Linked clients/families to resources as needed.
- Assured coordination of services with other agencies and consulted as necessary.
- Provided quarterly reports as required by contracting agency.
- Provided records of progress and other documentation in a timely manner.
- Reviewed client records/charts for accuracy and compliance as part of the Quality Assurance Committee.
Intensive Home Based Therapist
BEREA CHILDREN'S HOME (CURRENTLY "GUIDESTONE")
Berea
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Worked independently in providing intensive in-home therapy and CPST services to youth and their families in Medina County.
- Conducted family/individual assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Coordinated services with involved providers such as Job and Family Services/Child Protective Services, Family First Council, Juvenile Court, and school personnel.
- Submitted required progress notes via netbook and other documentation in a timely manner.
Home Based Therapist
THE COUNSELING CENTER OF WAYNE/HOLMES COUNTIES
Wooster
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Provided intensive in-home family intervention to youth and families in a two county area.
- Conducted family/individual diagnostic assessments, developed treatment plans, and provided direct treatment to include family therapy, individual therapy, guidance, and skill building.
- Advocated on behalf of the family with schools, court officials, child protective services, and other community agencies.
- Linked clients/families to resources as needed.
- Assured coordination of services with other agencies and consulted as necessary.
- Provided quarterly reports as required by contracting agency.
- Provided records of progress and other documentation in a timely manner.
School Based Counselor
BELLEFAIRE JEWISH CHILDREN'S BUREAU
Shaker Heights
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided individual, family and group counseling services to children within the Cleveland Municipal School District.
- Responsible for providing intake, diagnostic assessment, therapeutic interventions, guidance, and community psychiatric supportive treatment to children and their families.
- Provided consultation to teachers and staff as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Akron
Akron, OhioBachelor of Science - Psychology, Sociology
University of Akron
Akron, OhioSkills
- Diagnostic assessment
- Individual therapy
- Treatment planning
- Telehealth services
- Problem solving
- Community resource linkage
- Cultural competence
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Superior communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Office skills
- Knowledge of administrative aspects of practice
Timeline
Therapist
COLLEGE OF WOOSTER
10.2020 - 05.2025
Psychotherapist
SUMMIT THERAPY CENTER
10.2015 - Current
Home Based Therapist
SOLUTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
02.2011 - 08.2015
Intensive Home Based Therapist
BEREA CHILDREN'S HOME (CURRENTLY "GUIDESTONE")
04.2010 - 01.2011
Home Based Therapist
THE COUNSELING CENTER OF WAYNE/HOLMES COUNTIES
06.2007 - 04.2010
School Based Counselor
BELLEFAIRE JEWISH CHILDREN'S BUREAU
08.2006 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Sociology
University of Akron