Katherine Elizabeth Dubois
Newton Center,MA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
02.2024 - Current
- Designed curriculum for upper-level courses within the Human Development Family Services Department
- Delivered bi-weekly lectures to 20-50 students via online or in person
- Created a variety of educational assignments to promote and expand student knowledge
- Prepare and administered grades that appropriately evaluate each student
- Offered weekly office hours to assist students with educational and career support
Mental Health Therapist
Life Fully Lived Mental Health Counseling and Therapy Services
Talleyville, DE
09.2023 - Current
- Provided culturally competent therapy via telehealth or in-person, to a diverse clientele, including adolescents, adults, and couples
- Conducted individualized assessments to develop comprehensive treatment plans that align with clients' goals
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic modalities highlighting behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and person-centered approaches
- Provided therapeutic intervention utilizing evidence-based screenings to identify and address specific symptomology
- Maintained accurate client records that ensured compliance with both ethical standards and state laws
- Collaborated with external medical and mental health professionals to enhance treatment quality
- Participated in ongoing professional development to remain knowledgably of best therapeutic practices
Surgical Float Clinical Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Navigated the complex demands of inpatient cardiac, orthopedic, plastics, and general surgery patients.
- Completed a biopsychosocial assessment for each consult utilizing an evidence based and theoretical approach.
- Provided psychoeducation to promote the refinement of coping skills across clinical modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT).
- Communicated clinical findings to the medical team.
- Identified federal, state, and hospital resources for patients and families.
- Placed community resource referrals.
- Assisted in the facilitation of guardianship, conservatorship, intent to admit, and health care proxy affirmation.
- Participated in new hire orientation to provide guidance on hospital policies, documentation standards, and case complexities.
Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted a heart failure advance therapy psychosocial evaluation for all transplant and LVAD candidates.
- Assessed all candidates social, economic, psychological, and medical adherence history.
- Created individualized treatment plans to increase success and mitigate risk after implantation.
- Lead mandatory support team meetings to highlight caregiver responsibilities.
- Presented clinical findings in selection meeting.
- Maintained an ambulatory caseload to address post-transplant and LVAD outpatient demands.
- Documented in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regulations.
Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Completed a focused biopsychosocial assessment to target the needs of cardiac surgery patients.
- Attended daily interdisciplinary rounds to discuss discharge planning.
- Provided education regarding prevalence and symptomatology of anxiety and depression after cardiac surgery.
- Offered goal orientated therapeutic treatment to promote emotional regulation and adaptive strategies for recovery.
- Facilitated family meetings for goals of care discussions.
- Consulted alternate internal collaterals if clinically indicated including patient and family relations, spiritual care, legal, risk, and ethics.
Adult Neurology and Neurosurgery Social Work Intern
New York Presbyterien Medical Center
Washington Heights, NY
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed intake evaluations for adult clients on the inpatient neurology and neurosurgery unit.
- Organized discharge to inpatient rehabilitation and arranged for transportation.
- Explored patient treatment process and adjustment to illness.
- Assessed all stroke patients for depression.
- Provided emotional support and short-term counseling to families.
Adult Education Social Work Intern
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
Washington Heights, NY
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Mentored a caseload of thirty adults obtaining their high school diploma.
- Assisted in the exploration of post-graduate employment and continued education.
- Lead workshops centered upon resume building and interview preparation.
- Screened all patients for prominent mental health diagnosis and made internal referrals to counseling department.
Education Technician
Morrison Center
Scarborough, ME
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Administered one on one educational support for children with Autism.
- Collaborated with treatment team to develop and adjust education and behavior modification plans.
- Participated in weekly progress meetings with families.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University of Delaware
02.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Life Fully Lived Mental Health Counseling and Therapy Services
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Float Clinical Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology Social Worker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2021
Adult Neurology and Neurosurgery Social Work Intern
New York Presbyterien Medical Center
09.2017 - 05.2018
Adult Education Social Work Intern
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
09.2016 - 05.2017
Education Technician
Morrison Center
06.2015 - 06.2017