Katherine Lambeth
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
Empathetic clinician with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Lutheran Family Services Mobile Crisis Response
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided immediate 24/7 response to law enforcement, area homeless shelters, and Nebraska Family Helpline/988 callers when these organizations are working with someone experiencing behavioral health crisis.
- Services included de-escalation, safety assessment, crisis counseling, short-term safety plan development, and community referrals.
- Provide timely outpatient assessment and therapeutic services to individuals who are referred to Crisis Response therapist through mobile crisis response or contact with co-responders embedded within law enforcement agencies.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals. Trained in EMDR.
Clinical Social Worker, OBHC-Crisis Stabilization Unit
Providence Little Company of Mary
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services
- Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community
Social Worker II
Anaheim Global Medical Center
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted psychosocial assessments; evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment and discharge plans.
- Provided individuals and families with counseling and education regarding mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation and community resources
- Facilitated daily therapy and process groups for adult and geriatric patients admitted to acute psychiatric unit
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
Assessment and Referral Clinician/Evening Supervisor
Heritage Oaks Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Lead Clinician; Provided supervision to staff of Assessment & Referral clinicians in provision of psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluation, crisis intervention, and referrals
- Evaluated and performed psychiatric assessments for incoming new patients, and as requested, continuing patients
- Led daily huddle and assigned responsibilities to ensure prompt response to patient needs, and reviewed and maintained all documents and departmental logs
- Oriented and trained new staff and clinicians.
Mental Health Clinician, On-Call
Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Processed referrals for placement of adult and minor patients on involuntary mental health holds from area emergency departments and private psychiatric facilities
- Interacted with referral sources regarding referral documentation, diagnosis and movement history
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorder
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status
- Aftercare plans and discharge summaries; divert and refer for placement in local contracted PHF as appropriate; evaluate insurance and outpatient linkage status
- Prepared Temporary Conservatorship petitions
- Interacted with families and collateral resources to assist in treatment and discharge planning.
- Provided referrals to connect clients and families with other community resources to support mental health and well-being
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion. Participant in multidisciplinary treatment team
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
Associate Management Auditor
State Of CA Governor's Office Of Emergency Service
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Monitored federal and state grants that come through the Public Safety/Victim Services Unit of the Grants Monitoring Unit
- Planned audit methodologies; evaluated internal control structures of selected subgrantees; performed tests of transactions, and developed sound conclusions and findings; developed written compliance review reports
- Analyzed subgrantees’ accounting and administrative control environments; identified audit findings and communicated recommendations to all levels of management
- Utilized fiscal education and background to inform and guide work-related activities
- Exercised excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to follow oral and written directions
- Worked on special projects for the unit such as analyzing and commenting on new or revised proposed procedures; updated monitoring processes.
Agency Social Worker
Emq/Families First
05.2009 - 11.2009
Social Worker V
San Joaquin County Child Protective Services
03.1990 - 02.2008
- Provided mandated child welfare services to children and families at risk of child abuse and neglect
- Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect; assessed potential risk of child abuse/neglect; provided appropriate interventions
- Wrote referrals and investigative reports for Juvenile Court; wrote W&I Code 300 petitions; testified in Juvenile and other courts; worked with law enforcement and other community agencies
- Competent in use of CWS/CMS computer case management system
- Mentored new staff
- Field Instructor for masters level social work interns
- Certified Forensic Child Interviewer in child sexual abuse cases
- Served on multi-disciplinary team based in medical clinic setting.
Group Therapist
ChIld Sexual Abuse Treatment Center, Yolo County
06.1989 - 06.1991
Mental Health Clinician, On-Call
Sacramento County Mental Health Crisis Unit
10.1989 - 03.1991
Counselor
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
08.1989 - 03.1990
Advocate
Rape Crisis Center of Sacramento
04.1987 - 06.1989
Children’s Program Coordinator
Women Escaping a Violent Environment/WEAVE
09.1984 - 06.1989
Education
Master of Science in Social Work/MSW -
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento05.1987
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management/Sociology
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06.1981
Skills
- Culturally competent and aware therapist
- Trauma informed care
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Flexibility
- Computer literacy and experience
- Advance communication skills with patients of all ages, family members, interdisciplinary team members and community
- Knowledgeable of case management, group leadership skills, age-specific growth and development, crisis and behavior intervention and management
- Evidence-based therapeutic interventions and practice, including EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, DBT skills, Cognitive Behavioral therapy
- Strong organizational skills; timely documentation and compliance requirements
- Treatment Planning
- Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
Certification
- State of Nebraska PLMHP - Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner pending full licensure
- State of Nebraska PCMSW - Provisionally Certified Master Social Worker
- Basic Life Support Support/CPR
- EMDR
- CAMS CARE
- Mental Health First Aid
- Multiple Continuing Education certifications and trainings
Accomplishments
- Respected builder, leader, and member of interdisciplinary teams instill a shared sense of purpose to provide optimal services, resources, and programs for those in need
- Deeply committed to improving the quality of life for clients, with a special interest in providing services to patients and families in a medical or psychiatric setting
- Recent experience caring for aging parents undergoing significant life-altering medical trauma
- Provided assistance and care during crisis and on-going support and care during convalescence, rehabilitation and beyond
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Soka Gakkai International
Zip
90260
References
- Andrea Kornbau, MD, Attending Psychiatrist, Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, San Pedro, 937-609-2211
- Carmen Gonzalez, MSW, Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, San Pedro, 818-658-0572
- Coren York, RN, MSN, Charge Nurse, Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, San Pedro, 818-738-4852
Timeline
Therapist
Lutheran Family Services Mobile Crisis Response
01.2022 - 02.2024
Clinical Social Worker, OBHC-Crisis Stabilization Unit
Providence Little Company of Mary
04.2018 - 09.2020
Social Worker II
Anaheim Global Medical Center
05.2017 - 04.2018
Assessment and Referral Clinician/Evening Supervisor
Heritage Oaks Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016
Mental Health Clinician, On-Call
Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center
04.2011 - 06.2016
Associate Management Auditor
State Of CA Governor's Office Of Emergency Service
01.2010 - 08.2015
Agency Social Worker
Emq/Families First
05.2009 - 11.2009
Social Worker V
San Joaquin County Child Protective Services
03.1990 - 02.2008
Mental Health Clinician, On-Call
Sacramento County Mental Health Crisis Unit
10.1989 - 03.1991
Counselor
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
08.1989 - 03.1990
Group Therapist
ChIld Sexual Abuse Treatment Center, Yolo County
06.1989 - 06.1991
Advocate
Rape Crisis Center of Sacramento
04.1987 - 06.1989
Children’s Program Coordinator
Women Escaping a Violent Environment/WEAVE
09.1984 - 06.1989
Master of Science in Social Work/MSW -
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management/Sociology
Santa Clara University
- State of Nebraska PLMHP - Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner pending full licensure
- State of Nebraska PCMSW - Provisionally Certified Master Social Worker
- Basic Life Support Support/CPR
- EMDR
- CAMS CARE
- Mental Health First Aid
- Multiple Continuing Education certifications and trainings
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