Kathleen Kaphaem
Summary
Motivated, reliable, and versatile professional with fifteen years clinical experience in substance use treatment. Relies on best practices and current industry standards to inform development. Easy going demeanor builds rapport quickly and fosters collaborative relationships to enhance team outcomes. Values and respects unique dimensions of diverse people to strengthen inclusivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engagement Specialist
Gateway Foundation
05.2022 - Current
- Established two new Vivitrol clinics for Warm Hand Off team, one at Gateway in Springfield and one outside Gateway at local community healthcare clinic
- 2023 OSF SUNFLOWER AWARD: Nominated by patients for consistently demonstrating excellence through expertise and extraordinary compassionate care and service Recognized as an outstanding role model in our Community of Caregivers by OSF
- Established voluntary MI Learning Group to practice Motivational Interviewing skills with team
- Designed zone approach to help hospital team work both independently and effectively
- Contributed to updating patient handouts
- Recruited by physician managers to participate in committee to streamline OSF Emergency Department referral process to medication treatment program in the community
- Initiated process with Alkermes regional manager and manager of local MAT program to establish OSF Warm Hand Off team as a Test Site for community based Vivitrol referral
- Spearheaded new team in Emergency Department engaging people who have substance use disorders by providing screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT)
- Accomplished consistently high level of patient referrals from Providers, Psych Services and other medical staff
Counselor
Trillium Place, Carle Clinic
06.2012 - 07.2020
- Co-designed long term treatment program for the first problem solving DUI court in Illinois and served as part of a multidisciplinary team including a judge, probation officers, public defender, Sheriff's Officer and Veteran's Administration in Peoria County
- Designed new program content, facilitated transportation plan and community resources to grow ACT treatment program from 3 to over 60 consumers in two-year period
- Initiated new and revised existing group sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills manual for outpatient substance use disorder program
- Co-led employee voluntary learning group dedicated to practice Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Trained and supervised student counseling interns; resulting in successful employment for all interns
- Facilitated treatment groups in cognitive behavior skills using Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach
- Provided individual counseling related to substance use disorder treatment
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focused on client autonomous goals
- Certified by State of Illinois to provide DUI evaluations for the purpose of assigning treatment level and court outcomes
- Assessed consumers for placement in a wide variety of treatment programs for mental health and substance use disorders
- Adhered to federal and state documentation mandates regarding records and file management
- Developed successful engagement plans and activities to build customer relationships and draw attention to corporate brand
Counselor, Instructor
Ascent Counseling
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Taught educational classes related to substance use and driving laws using objectives from the Illinois Secretary of State
- Performed assessments and DUI evaluations required by the state of Illinois and for placement in treatment levels
- Provided individual and group counseling for substance use treatment, relapse prevention, Illinois State driver's risk education classes and continuing care.
- Developed treatment plans, case reviews, discharge and continuing care plans
- Created letters and completed paperwork needed for court system and probation
Director of Support Services
Peoria Rescue Ministries
01.2005 - 09.2010
- Designed peer counseling materials, parent education and life skills groups and classes
- Created materials and taught parenting classes for new parents and for parents involved in DCFS cases
- Led teams in weekly support and educational groups at Illinois medium security prison for women at Lincoln/Logan
- Supervised diverse group of 50 weekly volunteers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services
- Enhanced operations by realigning procedures with changing trends in education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, ILCertificate of Drug and Alcohol Counseling Training -
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, ILSkills
- Solution-focused counseling skills applicable to all professional settings
- Experienced educator and employee trainer
- Software proficient: Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, other proprietary business software like FOCIS, TIER, AVATAR
- Member of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Extensive experience in Motivational Interviewing
- Actively seeks and incorporates consumer feedback to achieve continuous improvement
- Proven record of success with highly diverse populations
Accomplishments
Certified MITI Coach Level 1 - Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Coding, 2021
Member of MINT - Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, 2020
Timeline
Lead Engagement Specialist
Gateway Foundation
05.2022 - Current
Counselor
Trillium Place, Carle Clinic
06.2012 - 07.2020
Counselor, Instructor
Ascent Counseling
01.2011 - 06.2013
Director of Support Services
Peoria Rescue Ministries
01.2005 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Certificate of Drug and Alcohol Counseling Training -
Illinois Central College
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