Joie Beth Freirich
Prairie Village,Kansas
Summary
Compassionate MSW adult mental health professional with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MSW Student Qualified Mental Health Professional
ReDiscover's Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic
2023.12 - 2024.08
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for Clients, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
- Utilized mental health screening tools and assessments to determine the nature and extent of the clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health needs.
- Evaluated clients and conducted thorough comprehensive crisis intake assessments to develop individualized treatment strategies.
- Reduced crisis situations through timely interventions and appropriate referrals to community resources.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Ensured compliance with documentation standards, completing accurate and timely progress notes for each client interaction.
Member Experience Desk Opener
The Jewish Community Center
2021.12 - 2024.07
- Responsible for opening the fitness center at 4:30 AM and prepare for members to use the facility.
- Manage the front desk which consists of, greeting members, answering the phone, responding to member concerns, signing members up for daily exercise classes, passing out fitness floor equipment, folding towels, printing off exercise class rosters, and restocking items at the snack bar.
- Worked part time 20 hours per week.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH08.2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08.2021
Skills
- Anxiety Reduction Techniques
- Stress and Depression Management Strategies
- Building rapport
- Learning disability awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Empathy Development
- Self-Care Promotion
- Multicultural Competence
Activities
D1 Tennis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 09/2017, 01/2018
Enjoy running
Volunteer Experience
- Milwaukee Center for Independence-Brain Health Program, Brain Health Remote Program Social Work Intern, Milwaukee, WI, 08/2020, 03/2021, Responsible for leading the brain health online remote group program for people recovering from a brain injury, stroke, or neurological condition, Managed and helped facilitate day to day group activities such as brain games, music, yoga, exercise, and reading activities, Responsible for recording client notes into the EMR, met with clients individually to provide active listening and support to build rapport, 354.5
- The Cathedral Center, Front Desk Receptionist, Milwaukee, WI, 09/2019, 11/2019, Served as main greeter and first responder for day-day activities including answering the phone, main door, directing client needs, and completing administrative tasks, 22
- Ovation Jewish Communities, Volunteer, Milwaukee, WI, 03/2019, 05/2019, Primary role included visiting and attending activities with the elderly, Assisted a disabled resident by reorganizing their belongings for accessibility, 40+
Timeline
MSW Student Qualified Mental Health Professional
ReDiscover's Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic
2023.12 - 2024.08
Member Experience Desk Opener
The Jewish Community Center
2021.12 - 2024.07
Master of Social Work -
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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