Compassionate and empathetic psychotherapist intern with a demonstrated ability to manage and complete tasks efficiently, ensuring productive therapy sessions. Possess specialized skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and client-centered approaches, fostering significant progress in client mental health. Excel in active listening, empathy, and communication, crucial for building trust and effectively guiding clients through therapeutic processes. Proven to build client rapport and facilitate growth. Experienced facilitating individual and family therapy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, Psychotherapist ISW 19427
iMind Mental Health Solutions
Port Saint Lucie, FL
02.2023 - Current
Fostered interdisciplinary teamwork through open communication with management and colleagues.
Completed biopsychosocial assessments and various standardized mental health evaluations for clients.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and formulate tailored treatment plans.
Facilitated individual therapy sessions to promote emotional well-being and resilience.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care coordination for clients.
Documented client progress and maintained accurate records in electronic medical systems.
Engaged in crisis intervention strategies to uphold client safety and stability throughout treatment.
Participated in regular supervision meetings to enhance clinical skills and therapeutic techniques.
Intern Clinician
Neuropsychiatric Addiction Clinic
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2022 - 02.2023
Maintains open communication with facility staff, attending clinicians, physicians, patients, and families.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Maintains open communication with the client’s family, sober supports, and friends, per HIPAA and ROI guidelines.
Meets with clients to complete biopsychosocial assessments, GAD-7 (generalized anxiety) assessment, mood disorder questionnaire, patient improvement survey, PHQ-9 (personal health questionnaire depression scale) assessment, and suicide risk assessment (C-SSRS).
Completion of client clinical summaries.
Assessing clients and utilizing attending skills.
Meeting with clients to create the master problem list and master treatment plan.
Meeting clients weekly to conduct therapy sessions.
Maintaining proper documentation for each client to include the initial clinical note, progress notes, DAP notes, and ASAM.
Maintains strict compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and outcomes.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in compliance with regulations.
Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
Case Manager / Group Facilitator
Neuropsychiatric Addiction Clinic
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2021 - 02.2023
Company Overview: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Center
Case Management and Group Facilitation.
Maintains open communication with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients, and families.
Responsible for individual service coordination for clients.
Supporting clients during admission and upon discharge.
Supporting clients in a successful transition back into the community, or to another care facility, or program.
In collaboration with program staff, supporting the successful integration of clinical treatment, medical care, housing, income, employment assistance, and other services within individual treatment plans.
Facilitates weekly group counseling sessions covering various group topics, such as Process Group, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication (Roadblocks, Communication Styles, Repairing Relationships), and Seeking Safety (Red and Green Flags, Detaching From Emotional Pain, Self-Care).
Undergraduate Internship
Foundations Wellness Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
01.2020 - 03.2020
Company Overview: Drug and alcohol treatment center offering partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services
Facilitated weekly group counseling sessions
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments
Maintained and updated patient files
Wrote clinical assessments from biopsychosocial findings
Conducted drug court assessments
Participated in team meetings
Drug and alcohol treatment center offering partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
04-2020
Skills
Biopsychosocial assessment
Treatment planning
Psychotherapy techniques
Clinical documentation
HIPAA compliance
Crisis intervention
Resource coordination
Group facilitation
Patient advocacy
Family systems integration
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Problem solving
Time management
Family therapy
Conflict resolution
Behavior modification
Psychoeducation
Suicide risk assessment
Individual therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Assessment skills
Relapse prevention
Parenting skills training
Client advocacy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Group therapy
Mental health counseling
Multicultural competence
Psychosocial assessments
Substance abuse counseling
Grief counseling
Cognitive behavior therapy
Conflict de-escalation
Recordkeeping and documentation
Evidence-based practices
Strengths-based practices
New client assessments
Counseling sessions
Dual diagnosis experience
HIPAA guidelines
Case management
Motivational interviewing
Cultural Competency
References
References can be provided upon request.
Certification
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern - ISW 19427
Timeline
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, Psychotherapist ISW 19427