Katherine (Kathy) Flores-Valle
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Therapist with a proven track record at EBF Easterseals Blake Foundation, excelling in cognitive behavioral therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in transforming patient lives through innovative treatment plans and effective crisis management, demonstrating exceptional professional ethics and mental health assessment capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
EBF- Easterseals Blake Foundation
03.2020 - Current
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Child Safety Specialist
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Improved case outcomes with diligent documentation and tracking of progress for each child.
- Served as a liaison between families, service providers, courts, schools, law enforcement agencies, promoting collaborative efforts toward a common goal of child safety.
- Reduced safety risks to children by collaborating with families, schools, and community resources.
- Enhanced child safety by conducting thorough assessments and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address the complex needs of at-risk children and their families.
- Educated families on available resources and assisted them in accessing necessary supports to improve child wellbeing.
- Implemented creative solutions to address unique barriers faced by clients such as language or cultural differences.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Life Share/ Centene Corporation
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
- Used Microsoft to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
Education
Masters In Social Work - Social Work- Child And Family
Our Lady of The Lakes University
San Antonio, TX12.2017
Bachelor's Of Science - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tucson, AZ05.2009
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional ethics
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Boundary Setting
- Motivational Interviewing
- Suicide Prevention
- Grief counseling
- Family therapy
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Plans
- Individual Counseling
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Mental Health Assessment
Certification
LMSW, CCTP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Therapist
EBF- Easterseals Blake Foundation
03.2020 - Current
Child Safety Specialist
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS
05.2018 - 02.2019
Behavioral Health Specialist
Life Share/ Centene Corporation
04.2017 - 06.2018
Masters In Social Work - Social Work- Child And Family
Our Lady of The Lakes University
Bachelor's Of Science - Social Work
Arizona State University
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