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Katelynn Harris

Freedom,PA

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with background in individual and group therapy settings. Strengths include crisis management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and development of treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Demonstrated track record in providing psychoeducation to clients and families, fostering effective communication, and contributing positively to multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Licensed Professional Counselor

Confluence Mind and Motion
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to diverse clients.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments.
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mental health issues.
  • Monitored changes in symptoms or behavior over time to assess progress towards treatment goals.
  • Developed treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients.
  • Participated in regular supervision meetings with supervisors to review case notes and discuss current cases.
  • Provided individual and group counseling services to clients of all ages.
  • Provided consultation services regarding diagnosis, assessment techniques, and interventions to other mental health professionals.
  • Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
  • Conducted assessments to identify mental health issues, diagnose disorders, and develop treatment plans.
  • Performed outreach activities within the community to raise awareness about mental health issues.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty care when needed.
  • Collaborated closely with school personnel regarding students' academic performance and social and emotional functioning.
  • Created an environment of trust that enabled clients to openly discuss their feelings and experiences.
  • Advised family members on how best to support the client's recovery process.
  • Attended relevant trainings, seminars, and conferences related to mental health care.

Graduate Intern Counselor

Cognitive Behavior Institute
Cranberry, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to support client mental health needs.
  • Assisted clients in developing personalized cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping.
  • Collaborated with therapists to create treatment plans aligned with client goals.

Assistant Residential Program Manager

Mars Home for Youth
Mars, PA
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Oversee 13 residential advisors and facilitate staff trainings
  • Attend client meetings (30-day reviews, re-authorizations), team meetings (manager and program)
  • Contact parent/guardian and providers to inform of any crisis related services utilized by the client
  • Team lead for residential crisis situations
  • Conduct interviews for prospective residential advisory with the organization

Residential Advisor

Mars Home for Youth
Mars, PA
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Provided trauma informed care with at-risk youth in the residential treatment facility
  • Assumed leadership role when assigned shift leader, assigning tasks, identifying gaps and problem solve as needed
  • Assisted with the training and orientation of new residential advisers
  • Ensured a calm therapeutic environment to help meet treatment goals
  • Observed and evaluated emotions and behaviors of clients to gauge proactive and reactive intervention needs
  • On-going risk assessments with additional attention provided during and following a client crisis
  • Acted as a primary to three clients, reviewed goals weekly, identify areas for improvement, and provide support
  • Implement treatment plans into daily routines including medication administration

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA
08.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Pennsylvania State University
Monaca, PA

Skills

  • Clinical diagnosis children, adolescents and adults
  • Effective de-escalation techniques
  • Strong communicator
  • Team player
  • Treatment planning
  • Collaborative care
  • Group facilitation
  • Suicide prevention

  • Depression treatment
  • Anxiety management
  • Psychotherapy techniques
  • Child and adolescent counseling

Awards And Scholarships

Richard and Margaret Shaw Endowed Scholarship, Fall 2016, 05/19

Leadership Experience

  • Big Sister, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County, 07/16, 10/17
  • Group Leader, Kindergarten-1st Grade, Fourmile Church, 08/16, 08/17
  • Teacher, Pre-k-1st Grade Sunday School Class, Fourmile Church, 08/16, 04/18
  • Thon Chair, Penn State Beaver’s Thon Organization, 08/16, 05/18

Research

  • Undergraduate Research, How Music Effects Memory Recognition, 01/17, 04/19, Supply time-slots on Penn State Beaver’s psychology experiment website, Direct students to fill out paper questionnaires, Observe students performing a memory task with music playing in the background, Create an SPSS file to analyze results, Maintain communication with faculty research supervisor
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Penn State Beaver, Department of Psychology, 01/16, 12/16, Communicated with faculty supervisor to discuss needs and deadlines, Entered faculty member’s research survey results into Excel database

Timeline

Associate Licensed Professional Counselor

Confluence Mind and Motion
08.2024 - Current

Graduate Intern Counselor

Cognitive Behavior Institute
08.2023 - 08.2024

Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling

Geneva College
08.2020 - 05.2023

Assistant Residential Program Manager

Mars Home for Youth
04.2020 - 11.2020

Residential Advisor

Mars Home for Youth
05.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Pennsylvania State University

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