Judith Houghton-Agee
Metolius,OR
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional with 15+ years of experience supporting clients through complex emotional and behavioral needs. Skilled in individual and group therapy, suicide risk assessment, and discharge planning. Strong record of collaborating with psychiatrists, case managers, and community providers to improve client outcomes.
Overview
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1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Mental Health Therapist
Best Care Treatment Services
Madras, Oregon
12.2019 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments for Best Care Treatment Services adult clients.
- Developed treatment plans for outpatient mental health counseling.
- Delivered individual therapy using trauma-informed behavioral health methods.
- Facilitated group sessions for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.
- Provided crisis intervention during acute emotional distress events.
- Documented clinical notes in behavioral health records systems.
- Coordinated referrals with psychiatrists, case managers, and community resources.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Supported discharge planning and follow-up care transitions.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
- Conducted programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
- Gathered and researched information about community mental health needs or resources used in conjunction with therapy.
- Met with probation officers and police to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
- Researched and identified quality job opportunities for individuals seeking employment. for individuals and matched with employers for successful employment.
Case manager
Best Care Treatment Services
Madras, Oregon
11.2014 - Current
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Completed intake interviews and collected client history for Best Care Treatment Services.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Linked clients with counseling, housing, medical, and social service resources.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Monitored treatment progress and adjusted support plans with clinical staff.
- Advocated for clients during discharge planning and continuing care coordination.
- Maintained confidential documentation and compliance with agency policies and standards.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Counselled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Coordinated client care plans within treatment services and community support programs.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Provided support to individuals in navigating available resources with eligibility for available benefits.
- Arranged transportation services for clients without reliable access services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Children's Protective Services
Warm Springs Tribal services
Warm Springs, Oregon
07.2009 - 11.2014
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Surgical Instrument Technician
Medisis
Redmond, Oregon
01.2006 - 05.2009
- Sterilized surgical tools using approved autoclave procedures and infection control protocols.
- Inspected surgical instruments for damage, wear, and proper sterilization readiness at Medisis.
- Collaborated with surgical staff to prepare instrument sets for procedures.
- Wrapped and labeled instrument sets for storage, transport, and case preparation.
- Inspected instruments after use to ensure proper working order and cleanliness prior to sterilization.
- Cleaned and disinfected instruments following established protocols.
- Separated contaminated equipment from clean supplies to support safe workflow.
- Maintained sterilization logs and equipment checks for Medisis compliance requirements.
- Monitored instrument inventory and communicated missing or damaged items to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Trained other technicians in the operation of sterilizers, washers, and other related equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on all sterilizing equipment including autoclaves.
- Performed repairs on minor damages and malfunctions in surgical instruments to maintain optimal functionality.
- Adhered strictly to safety policies while handling sharp objects such as scalpels, scissors, forceps.
- Prepared special sets for specific surgeries as requested by surgeons.
- Identified discrepancies between requisitions and received items in order to take appropriate corrective action.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
St. Charles Hospital
Bend, Oregon
11.1989 - 10.2005
- Sterilized instruments following AAMI standards and manufacturer instructions.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments for St. Charles Hospital operating room procedures.
- Sterilized reusable medical instruments using autoclaves and other methods.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine tests on sterilized items.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Disinfected processing equipment and maintained clean workstations.
- Tracked instrument movement through central sterile processing workflows.
- Assembled instrument trays for surgical cases using hospital count sheets.
- Organized, prepared, and packaged supplies for surgery.
- Wrapped and labeled trays for delivery to surgical departments.
- Maintained proper documentation of sterilization processes.
- Performed regular inspections on all sterile processing equipment.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all processing equipment used in the department.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Operated ultrasonic cleaners as part of the daily cleaning process.
- Monitored expiration dates of supplies to ensure safety compliance.
- Restocked sterile supplies for surgical units and patient care areas.
- Responded quickly to requests from operating rooms and other departments.
- Assembled custom procedure trays following department guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the facility.
- Kept up-to-date with new technologies related to instrumentation, cleaning, and sterilization techniques.
- Provided education to staff members regarding infection prevention protocols.
- Maintained inventory levels of sterile supplies and monitored stock usage.
- Implemented changes based on feedback from surgeons or other healthcare professionals.
- Reported any issues or concerns related to inventory or sterilization processes.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Inspected surgical trays for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Managed a variety of tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on detail.
- Followed established safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Assisted in the decontamination of medical instruments and equipment.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2011
Associate of Science - AAOT
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06-2010
Skills
- Intake assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Trauma informed therapy
- Individual counseling
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Therapeutic techniques
- Therapeutic communication
- Support group leadership
- Coping skills
- Client education
- Behavioral documentation
- Document treatments
- Clinical documentation
- Outcome evaluation
- Progress evaluation
- Care coordination
- Community resources
- Dual diagnosis
- Integrated treatment
- Clinical interventions
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Cultural competency
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Organizational efficiency
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Patient experience
- Emotional support
- Stress management
- Team building
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship building
- Therapeutic expertise
- Clinical professionalism
- Violence counseling
- EMR software
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Patient experience
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
Certification
- CSWA Licensed Social worker associate
Timeline
Adult Mental Health Therapist
Best Care Treatment Services
12.2019 - Current
Case manager
Best Care Treatment Services
11.2014 - Current
Children's Protective Services
Warm Springs Tribal services
07.2009 - 11.2014
Surgical Instrument Technician
Medisis
01.2006 - 05.2009
Central Sterile Processing Technician
St. Charles Hospital
11.1989 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Oregon State University
Associate of Science - AAOT
Central Oregon Community College