Isaura Johnson
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Mental health professional emphasizing client advocacy and strengths-based care. Strive to create meaningful interpersonal relationships with both clients and families in order to foster social and emotional growth through restorative practices rooted in strengths, respect, commitment, self-discovery, and human compassion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Lifeworks, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
08.2018 - Current
- Provide expert individual, family, adult, child, and adolescent counseling and psychotherapy, which involves interviewing clients and meeting with outside resources or family members
- Interface with clients presenting wide range of conditions, including abuse, physical and mental abuse, family issues, and behavioral disorders, as well as severe and persistent mental health disorders
- Facilitate assessments to screen clients targeting anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); while implementing therapeutic crisis intervention techniques as needed
- Tailor therapeutic approaches to meet unique needs of diverse client populations
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Maintain detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other providers as necessary.
School Based Therapist
Lifeworks, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided clinical, psychosocial, and mental health services through evaluation/assessment, individual, collateral, family, psychotherapy or counseling.
- Conducted play therapy and art therapy to prevent or resolve psychosocial challenges. Provide crisis and suicidal interventions. Coordination of services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultations with referral resources, school, allied agencies, and others.
- Coordinated with parents and school staff to work effectively as part of student's treatment plans Participate in Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to advocate for student's educational plans.
- Familiar with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
- Work effectively with range of both clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and in multidisciplinary setting.
- Knowledge of governmental laws and regulations including employee/patient's rights of confidentiality and limits thereof, compliance with HIPAA laws, reporting child abuse/neglect and related regulations, and ethical and professional standards.
- Maintain and complete all clinician and administrative record keeping associated with delivery of services.
- Work well under pressure, meet multiple and competing deadlines, and at all times demonstrate ethical and cooperative behaviors with students, staff, visitors and others.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Lifeworks, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, fostering supportive and inclusive therapeutic environment.
- Managed caseload effectively while maintaining high-quality care through consistent follow-up appointments and regular check-ins with clients'' support systems.
- Maintained accurate case notes, evaluations, and documentation in compliance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements.
- Conducted outreach efforts within community to increase awareness of mental health resources available at internship site.
- Contributed to clinical team meetings by presenting case studies for peer review and feedback on treatment approaches.
- Facilitated individual and family therapy sessions focused on topics such as mood and anxiety management, emotional regulation, interpersonal communication skills and attachment.
- Continuously enhanced clinical knowledge by attending professional development workshops and seeking supervision from experienced clinicians.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Enhanced client progress by conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and creating individualized treatment plans.
Hospital Social Work Intern
UnityPoint Health- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with patients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient care and outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient rights, maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advocated for patients to secure necessary resources and services during hospitalization and post-discharge.
- Navigated complex healthcare systems to coordinate optimal care for patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2016
Skills
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural Competence
- Treatment Planning
- CBT Techniques
- Play Therapy
- Expressive Based Strategies
- Person Centered Therapy
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Lifeworks, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
School Based Therapist
Lifeworks, Inc.
08.2018 - 06.2022
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Lifeworks, Inc.
12.2017 - 04.2018
Hospital Social Work Intern
UnityPoint Health- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa