Julie C. Rickman
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Adept at getting to the root of problems and helping patients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with a comprehensive approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Therapist
Reflective Therapeutic Services
Gilbert, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
Clinical Therapist
Apple Blossom Counseling
Mesa, AZ
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Conduct phone intake, verify insurance coverage, initial assessment completion, treatment plan, and consents
- Utilize electronic record keeping system to complete all therapy notes, contacts, and file claims
- Ensure all records remain confidential at all times
- Provided evidence-based treatment to individuals, couples and families.
- Developed individualized treatment plans that addressed the specific needs of clients.
- Conducted initial assessments and created an effective therapeutic relationship with clients.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stressors in their lives.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using electronic medical records software.
Training Consultant
Southwest Human Development
Phoenix, AZ
09.2010 - 05.2020
- Provide training as requested on topics to assist home-visitors
- Included; compassion fatigue, professional boundaries, depression, child abuse, substance abuse, assessing general mental health
- Created comprehensive training plans based on organizational goals and objectives.
- Delivered lectures on best practices in the workplace environment.
- Monitored progress of trainees throughout the program and provided feedback accordingly.
- Recommended changes or improvements to existing training methods or materials.
- Advised management on strategies for improving employee engagement levels.
- Provided technical assistance when needed in order to troubleshoot any issues arising during the course delivery process.
Mental Health Consultant
Southwest Human Development
Phoenix, AZ
09.2010 - 05.2019
- Conduct reviews of program cases for each site monthly
- Assess possible mental health concerns affecting identified family members and discuss options for treatment
Instructor
Arizona State University (New Beginnings Program)
Phoenix, AZ
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Southwest Human Development
- Implement Training with students, videotape sessions, provide feedback to program administrators, allow students to conduct role-plays and homework with children, create supportive environment
- Southwest Human Development
Field Instructor
University of Southern California
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: School of Social Work
- Supervise and assess performance of student placements
- Coordinate field contract with field faculty while integrating field duties with academic courses
- Evaluate performance and provide course grade at mid-term and final grade points
- School of Social Work
Site Manager (South Phoenix)
Southwest Human Development
Phoenix, AZ
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Assessed all incoming referrals and placed with appropriate worker
- Provided weekly supervision to a five member team for two hours every week
- Conducted team meetings/trainings and set up MDTs on an as needed basis
- Billed D.E.S
- Monthly and provided all financial documentation
- Worked with the QA team to ensure programs’ child development standards were consistently met
Family Support Specialist
Crisis Nursery
Phoenix, AZ
05.2009 - 07.2009
- Conduct home-based visitation for parenting families
- Complete family-centered individualized service plans and prepare child development materials for discussion
- Perform developmental assessments and community referrals
- Bill funder
Site Manager (East Mesa)
Southwest Human Development
Phoenix, AZ
04.2008 - 03.2009
- Listed above/ Site Manager South Phoenix; Dates 7/09-9/10
Family Service Manager
Southwest Human Development
Phoenix, AZ
06.2002 - 04.2008
- Oversee the implementation of and monitor the quality and delivery of services
- Build collaborative community relationships
- Initiate, coordinate and direct fiscal activities
- Assure all participants meet all federal medical guidelines and coordinate delivery of medical services from both internal and external providers
- Provide training to all staff on social service issues
Family Wellness Specialist
Southwest Human Development
Phoenix, AZ
02.2001 - 06.2002
- Provide in-home individual, couples’, and family counseling to adolescents, children and adults
- Complete assessments and treatment plans
- Conduct ongoing review of progress with client through feedback, behavioral evaluation, and review of client-centered treatment plan
- Provide consultation and support for staff
- Co-facilitate weekly therapeutic support group for pregnant and parenting adolescents and prepare all materials
Family Support Specialist
Southwest Human Development
Phoenix, AZ
07.1999 - 02.2001
- Complete family-centered service plans and prepare child development materials for discussion
- Perform assessments and referrals
- Videotaped parent-child interaction for review by MDT
- Provide documentation, and act as an advocate and educator for parents and their children
- Participate in multi-disciplinary-team for BI-yearly case review
Family Consultant
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
Phoenix, AZ
11.1998 - 07.1999
- Acted with Master’s level therapist as lead-team in program, to provide home-based family treatment
- Conducted assessments of client need, risk and level of parenting
- Established case treatment plans and helped client to establish ongoing goal updates, while scheduling the provision of services
- Team responsible for billing appropriate funding sources
Family Consultant
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
Phoenix, AZ
08.1998 - 07.1999
- Listed above / Family Consultant Family Builders Program Dates 11/98-7/99
Family Consultant
Jewish Family and Children's Service
Phoenix, AZ
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Crisis intervention, written correspondence, and case planning through direct child development instruction in home visitation with children and families
- Attended staffings and court hearings, documented all case activity, and reported monthly to C.P.S
- Testified in court as needed
Education
Masters' of Social Work -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2003
Bachelor of Social Work -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.1998
Skills
- Documentation requirements
- One-on-one support
- One-on-one sessions
- Intern supervision
- Progress assessments
- Service referral coordination
- Compliance requirements
- Therapy delivery
- Patient documentation
- Progress assessment
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Disorder diagnosis
- Individual Counseling
- Consultations
- Multicultural Competency
- Session documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Trauma therapy
- Academic instruction
- Team Management
- Policy administration
- Resource Allocation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data Analysis
- Reporting and documenting
- Program Development
Certification
05/10, Licensed Master Social Worker, AZ, LMSW-13012
Timeline
Associate Therapist
Reflective Therapeutic Services
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Apple Blossom Counseling
01.2020 - 06.2021
Instructor
Arizona State University (New Beginnings Program)
10.2012 - 12.2013
Field Instructor
University of Southern California
07.2011 - 05.2012
Training Consultant
Southwest Human Development
09.2010 - 05.2020
Mental Health Consultant
Southwest Human Development
09.2010 - 05.2019
Site Manager (South Phoenix)
Southwest Human Development
07.2009 - 09.2010
Family Support Specialist
Crisis Nursery
05.2009 - 07.2009
Site Manager (East Mesa)
Southwest Human Development
04.2008 - 03.2009
Family Service Manager
Southwest Human Development
06.2002 - 04.2008
Family Wellness Specialist
Southwest Human Development
02.2001 - 06.2002
Family Support Specialist
Southwest Human Development
07.1999 - 02.2001
Family Consultant
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
11.1998 - 07.1999
Family Consultant
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
08.1998 - 07.1999
Family Consultant
Jewish Family and Children's Service
08.1997 - 08.1998
05/10, Licensed Master Social Worker, AZ, LMSW-13012
Masters' of Social Work -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Arizona State University
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