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Katherine Heinz

Vincennes,IN

Summary

Personable and proactive Mental Health Therapist focused on building positive and supportive rapport with a diverse range of clients. I’m outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed. Organized and motivated employee motivated to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home-Based Therapist

Raintree Consulting, LLC
11.2023 - Current
  • Studied treatment plans to understand and implement interventions.
  • Directed therapeutic activities for clients ages 2-adults.
  • Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted client autonomy by setting achievable goals and collaborating on action plans for personal growth.
  • Increased parental involvement in therapeutic process through consistent communication and provision of resources for at-home support.
  • Facilitated collaboration between clients, school personnel, and other service providers to address academic or social challenges impacting mental health.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

Residential Treatment Therapist

Children and Family Services
06.2015 - 11.2023
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
04.2009 - 03.2016
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues

Case Manager

Raintree
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment
  • Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
  • Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
  • Provided transparency to clients and support system regarding care provisions and cost of services.
  • Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.


Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
05.2014

Skills

  • Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
  • Skilled in medication management
  • Practiced in family assessments
  • Knowledge of family dynamics in therapy
  • Proficient in risk assessment for suicide
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Clinical therapeutic expertise
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Proficient in managing dual diagnosis cases

Certification

Licensed Social Worker - 2017

Timeline

Home-Based Therapist

Raintree Consulting, LLC
11.2023 - Current

Residential Treatment Therapist

Children and Family Services
06.2015 - 11.2023

Case Manager

Raintree
08.2014 - 06.2015

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
04.2009 - 03.2016

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Southern Indiana

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene

Vincennes University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Southern Indiana