Julia Boyak
Wyoming
Summary
Licensed outpatient therapist specializing in treating mood disorders, trauma, grief, substance abuse, and life transitions. Skilled at building rapport and utilizing therapeutic interventions to assist clients in accomplishing treatment goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Counseling Center of West Michigan
10.2023 - Current
- Provide individual therapy for adults
- Specialize in treating trauma, grief, mood disorders, substance abuse, and life transitions
- Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments
- Create person-centered treatment plans
- Engage in discharge planning
Outpatient Therapist
Arbor Circle
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Provide individual therapy for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and intake paperwork to identify mental health diagnoses and case management needs
- Collaborate with team members to provide exceptional client care
- Create individualized treatment plans to address clients’ unique needs
- Produce material for group therapy sessions and facilitate outpatient groups
- Supervise MSW interns
MSW Intern
Arbor Circle
05.2020 - 04.2021
Foster Care Case Aide
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Schedule visits with families to ensure regular contact
- Transport children between visits in a timely manner
- Supervise visits while ensuring children are safe and providing directions for parents to improve their parenting skills
- Document family behaviors to assist in determining reunification outcomes
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Group Home
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized consumer environment
- Develop and implement support plans to meet consumers' needs
- Provide interaction and activity choices for consumers to meet their goals
- Assist with daily living needs to support independence and overall well-being
Education
Master of Social Work -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2019
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Suicide risk assessment
- Building client relationships
- Stress reduction techniques
Certification
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Certification
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
Trainings
· Intensive Cognitive Processing Therapy training provided by Kathleen Chard, Ph.D.
· 30-hour Cognitive Self Change training provided by Jack Bush & Richard J. Parker
· Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy intensive training
· Solution-Focused Therapy training
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Counseling Center of West Michigan
10.2023 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Arbor Circle
05.2021 - 12.2023
MSW Intern
Arbor Circle
05.2020 - 04.2021
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Group Home
01.2019 - 09.2019
Foster Care Case Aide
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Certification
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
Master of Social Work -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
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