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Work History
Education
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Kathleen M. Bylewski (Kelly)

Kathleen M. Bylewski (Kelly)

Elyria,OH

Summary

Empathetic Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Ohio. Experience working with children and adult individuals in home, office and school environments to facilitate growth and change. Skilled in assessment, diagnosis and development of care plans to treat emotional, behavioral and psychological disorders.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Home Based Therapist

Bellefaire JCB, Lorain County
Elyria, OH
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducted psychiatric evaluations
  • Diagnosed mental disorders according to criteria outlined in DSM-IV.
  • Created treatment plans that includes setting goals, creating measurable objectives, and interventions as the related to client needs and diagnosis.
  • Met with client and families in the community to support wrap around services.
  • Conducted client safety and risk assessments and responded to crisis calls 24x5.
  • Coordinated care for clients with psychiatry and outside agencies.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Catholic Charities
Elyria, OH
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided individual and family counseling sessions to clients with mental health issues.
  • Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
  • Developed treatment plans outlining goals and objectives for each client's needs as they related to their diagnosis.
  • Utilized evidence based interventions and psychoeducation to support clients needs and treatment.
  • Provided assessment and counseling services to mens homeless population in Lorain County.

Clinical Administrative Assistant

The Center of Individual and Family Counseling
Akron, OH
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Greeted patients and visitors, answered phones, and scheduled appointments.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Collected co-pays and insurance data, applying full and proper payment to patient accounts.
  • Received and screened telephone calls and visitors by determining or addressing needs.

Autism Personal Coach

Autism Personal Coach
Cleveland, OH
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Educated clients on healthy lifestyle choices, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene.
  • Facilitated communication between family members and other professionals involved in the care of clients.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors by modeling appropriate social skills.
  • Supported clients through challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed strategies to improve daily living skills such as self-care, safety awareness, and problem solving.
  • Participated in community outings designed to promote independence and socialization skills.
  • Promoted inclusion initiatives within the community for those affected by autism spectrum disorder.

Licensed Insurance Agent

Progressive Insurance
Mayfield Village, OH
05.2006 - 05.2018
  • Conducted customer needs assessments to identify appropriate coverage levels and options.
  • Advised clients on their insurance needs and coverage options based on individual requirements.
  • Researched complex underwriting issues and provided solutions for customers' satisfaction.
  • Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional policies or services to existing customers.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding insurance practices.
  • Pursued continued professional development through insurance workshops, course and webinars.
  • Exceeded company sales goals for new policies.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The University of Akron, Akron, OH
05-2022
  • Member of Chi Sigma Iota, Member
  • Ohio Counseling Association Committee Member

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
09-2012

Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management

The University of Akron, Akron, OH
09-1996

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Treatment Planning
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Emergency Response
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Clinical interventions
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
  • Therapeutic Interventions, (DBT, CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing etc,)
  • Group Therapy
  • HIPAA Compliance

Affiliations

  • Guardian Ad Litem - Lorain Country Domestic Relations Court
  • Ohio Counseling Association - Media, Membership and Public Relations Committee Member
  • Ohio Counseling Association - Editorial Assistant for the publication of The Counselor Connection Newsletter
  • Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling National Honor Society, Alpha Upsilon Chapter President, The University of Akron

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Ohio
  • Leadership Development Graduate, Ohio Counseling Association
  • LPCC Exam Eligible

Timeline

Intensive Home Based Therapist - Bellefaire JCB, Lorain County
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Catholic Charities
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Administrative Assistant - The Center of Individual and Family Counseling
01.2022 - 05.2022
Autism Personal Coach - Autism Personal Coach
01.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Insurance Agent - Progressive Insurance
05.2006 - 05.2018
The University of Akron - Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
The University of Akron - Associate of Arts, Hotel And Restaurant Management

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