Karen Placek
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Skilled social work clinician with years of experience in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy. Strong focus on clinical documentation, HIPAA compliance, and family support. Dedicated to improving client outcomes through trauma-informed care and collaborative practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Clinician
Self Employed
Valparaiso, IN
05.2016 - Current
- Applied evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, to enhance patient outcomes, resulting in [%] improvement in patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
- Educated families on diagnosis and treatment plan, covering topics such as [specific topics] and receiving positive feedback that improved their understanding and support for patient care.
- Maintained accurate treatment records and reports, directly contributing to improved patient care and ensuring compliance with regulations, which led to [specific compliance metrics].
- Protected patient privacy and confidential information while following HIPAA guidelines and data security rules, conducting [Number] training sessions and achieving a compliance audit score of [Score].
- Demonstrated core competencies in patient care, family education, and regulatory compliance, significantly enhancing the overall quality of care provided to patients.
Therapist
Midwest Center for Youth and Families
Kouts, IN
11.2012 - 04.2018
- Provided individual therapy for youth at residential treatment center
- Led family therapy sessions and caregiver consultations
- Facilitated group sessions using trauma-informed treatment approaches
- Developed and implemented targeted treatment plans reflecting client needs and clinical expertise.
- Created comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary care team to ensure holistic support. with multidisciplinary care team
- Responded to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques
- Addressed crisis situations involving severe mental health issues by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning with staff and families
- Participated in case reviews with clinicians to assess and enhance client progress.
Education
MSW - Social Work
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05-2012
Bachelor of Science -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-1990
Skills
- CBT techniques
- DBT techniques
- Trauma informed care
- Treatment planning
- Clinical documentation
- Discharge planning
- Crisis intervention
- Case coordination
- Family therapy
- Group facilitation
- Private practice operations
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Caregiver support
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Work
Timeline
Owner/Clinician
Self Employed
05.2016 - Current
Therapist
Midwest Center for Youth and Families
11.2012 - 04.2018
MSW - Social Work
Indiana University Northwest
Bachelor of Science -
Purdue University