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KATE WRIGHT

KATE WRIGHT

Littleton

Summary

Highly motivated licensed professional counselor with proven ability to support clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues. Known for achieving positive outcomes through evidence-based therapeutic practices and personalized treatment plans. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptable to changing client needs, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills. Passionate about supporting clients in their journey towards healing and personal growth.

(Currently fully licensed LPC in the state of Idaho & LPCC in the state of Colorado)

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Professional Counselor

A Body and Mind Health Services
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide individual therapy to clients with a range of mental health concerns & diagnoses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, personality disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress and treatment outcomes for review.
  • Built trust with at-risk populations through empathetic listening and culturally sensitive counseling approaches.
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Conduct thorough assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, and insurance-mandated assessments.
  • Collaborate with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, physicians, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive coordination of care.
  • Adhere to ethical and legal guidelines for mental health practice
  • Provide crisis intervention services, including suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and enhance clinical skills.

Clinical Mental Health Intern

Elevated Youth Services
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided family and individual clinical mental health counseling to youth with problem sexualized behaviors
  • Liaisoned with case management teams and medication management in monitoring best care practices
  • Administered biopsychosocial assessments
  • Encouraged patients to express their feelings, discuss fears, and challenge themselves in breaking through perceived barriers
  • Utilized therapeutic interventions such as CBT, MCBT, DBT and various other interventions Worked closely with other clinicians in monitoring and management of treatment
  • Guided clients in creating skills and effective strategies in effort to dissolve symptomology
  • Assisted in handling crisis incidents
  • Assessed patients for suicide risks and other at-risk behaviors and disorders
  • Created individual master treatment plans tailored to individuals' unique needs and diagnosis

Supported Employment Coach

Sample Supports
12.2018 - 08.2022
  • Guided clients through real-life job expectations, while providing the necessary emotional support to help them successfully achieve behavioral integration and inclusion
  • Modeled effective skill sets and successful communication for individuals in services Served as personal advocate for individuals in need of specific services and ensured clients obtained necessary tools needed toward vocational goals
  • Liaisoned with team members in effort to provide best therapeutic practices and outcomes for individuals
  • Documented and tracked all client services and behaviors in Therap software

Behavioral Health Clinical Intern

Ability Beyond
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • (All activities performed under supervision)
  • Psychology intern for a community mental health agency that focuses on providing clinical and support-based services for individuals with mental health and developmental disorders
  • Worked with clinical supervisor to increase effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by continually reinforcing behavior plan goals with life skill instructors and compassionately guiding consumers to achieve objectives
  • Worked with other clinicians and case workers to effectively manage consumers on all aspects of care;
  • Regularly reported current updates and incidents to other team members in clinical and quarterly meetings
  • Assessed and evaluated cases for necessary case management details; used this information to assemble quarterly reports, HRC packets and PRC packets respectively for state issued protocol/guidelines and continued funding
  • Document case activities for both clinical and billing purposes
  • Followed all HIPAA regulations
  • Maintained timely documentation and completion of clinical notes (e.g. Antecedent Behavioral Consequences) through Evolv software
  • Documented all target behavior tracking sheets in Evolv software

Operator

Redding Roadhouse
10.2014 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for leading and managing $1.9 million revenue restaurant consisting of 25+ employees. Managed sales, inventory, and cost controls while cultivating a service-oriented environment in which employees were motivated to deliver top performance
  • Oversaw material planning, inventory management, vendor sourcing/selection, and negotiation of pricing
  • Hired and recruited top employees for all levels and roles
  • Complied with state regulations and procedures
  • Created innovative marketing campaigns to drive business and increase email subscriber list Built media relations and created new monthly promotions resulting in a $31,000 + increase in sales over the previous year’s month
  • Coordinated special charity events to grow community awareness and increase revenue
  • Created social media presence and improved marketing and customer outreach

Marketing Manager

ROR Restaurant Group
04.2011 - 09.2014
  • (Comprised of three distinct restaurants within three unique markets)
  • Identified and executed ideal promotional opportunities based on local communities/organizations.
  • Redesigned printed marketing material to yield higher engagement rates and return of consumer data
  • Identified target market of individual social media pages
  • Increased Facebook likes by a median of 74%
  • Greatly increased email list through use of social media applications and in-house distribution of marketing material
  • Negotiated contractual marketing agreements for higher return on investment
  • Maintained and promoted reputation of being a leader in providing trending emerging breweries in rotation
  • Trained staff in proper product knowledge and sales process
  • Created employee incentive programs to increase return on in house marketing material
  • Created bulk mailing campaign
  • Designed promotional fliers
  • Partook in business development opportunities
  • Restructured email campaigns to produce higher and more consistent open rates Managed various applications of repeat rewards program for consumers in all three establishments

Assistant Manager

Tavern – ROR Restaurant Group
06.2008 - 04.2011
  • Recruited, hired, scheduled, supervised and motivated a staff of 20+ individuals Trained service staff to enhance customer profits and increase profits through suggestive selling. Planned menus, estimated food and beverage costs, and purchased inventory
  • Utilized marketing tools to build business including product education, repeat rewards, comment cards, and social media
  • Trained employees in job roles and responsibilities
  • Regularly updated computer system with new specials and pricing

Education

BA - Psychology

Western Connecticut State University
01.2018

Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
01.2023

Skills

  • Depression treatment
  • Anxiety management
  • Self-esteem building
  • Client advocacy
  • Life transitions
  • Behavior modification
  • Cognitive restructuring
  • CBT/DBT

Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor

A Body and Mind Health Services
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Mental Health Intern

Elevated Youth Services
09.2022 - 05.2023

Supported Employment Coach

Sample Supports
12.2018 - 08.2022

Behavioral Health Clinical Intern

Ability Beyond
01.2018 - 05.2018

Operator

Redding Roadhouse
10.2014 - 12.2016

Marketing Manager

ROR Restaurant Group
04.2011 - 09.2014

Assistant Manager

Tavern – ROR Restaurant Group
06.2008 - 04.2011

Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

BA - Psychology

Western Connecticut State University

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