Kaitlyn Dorsch
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Qualified Resident Counselor with robust background in outpatient counseling. Adept at developing and implementing personalized treatment plans that lead to meaningful client progress. Demonstrated ability to foster therapeutic relationships and provide empathetic, client-centered care. Service-focused Behavior Specialist dedicated to helping clients integrate and improve well-being. Clear communicator supportive of individual and family needs. Strong commitment to advocacy and skill-building. Entry-level Student Intern trained in court procedures, documentation and reporting. Conducts interviews, monitors offenders and gives accurate testimony. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Counseling Resident
Paragon Autism Services
Fredericksburg, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients, ensuring tailored support and progress tracking.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and service delivery strategies.
- Conducted behavioral assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Monitored client progress through data collection, adjusting strategies to improve outcomes.
- Developed documentation processes for client records, improving accuracy and compliance standards.
- Advocated for clients' needs within community resources, promoting access to essential services and supports.
Behavior Specialist
Paragon Autism Services
Fredericksburg, VA
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general daily environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping families solve problems.
Internship Student
The Bowen Center
Angola, IN
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to provide therapy services.
Internship Student
Lifespring Health Systems
Madison, IN
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Probation and Prosecution Internship Student
Scott County Courthouse
Scottsburg, IN
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Observed residents for compliance and behavior issues.
- Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Trine University
Angola, IN12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Trine University
Angola, IN12-2021
Skills
- Behavior Intervention
- Behavior Support
- Disciplined Leadership
- Best Practices and Standards
- Ongoing Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Addiction Treatment
- Therapeutic Services
- Social Skills Group Leadership
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- SafetyCare Behavioral Safety and De-Escalation Training
Timeline
Outpatient Counseling Resident
Paragon Autism Services
02.2025 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Paragon Autism Services
02.2022 - 02.2025
Internship Student
The Bowen Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
Internship Student
Lifespring Health Systems
04.2021 - 07.2021
Probation and Prosecution Internship Student
Scott County Courthouse
06.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Trine University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Trine University