Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Qualifications
Personal Information
References
Timeline
Receptionist

Kathryn Birchall

North Versailles,PA

Summary

A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective person-centered treatment plans for children and adults. Demonstrated a track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. Effective motivator, communication and advocate with inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, and proactively resolve issues. Establishes rapport with clients quickly, builds trust, and interacts to relate to individuals on all levels. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Respectful Licensed Behavioral Specialist with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Service-focused Behavior Specialist dedicated to helping clients integrate and improve wellbeing. Clear communicator supportive of individual and family needs. Strong commitment to advocacy and skill-building.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Professional/ Licensed Behavioral Specialist

NISAR Health and Human Services, Inc.
10.2010 - Current
  • Provides mobile therapy to child in homes, schools, and the community
  • Provides school based mobile therapy
  • Provides Remote Telehealth Therapy Sessions
  • Performs individual psychotherapy
  • Skilled in client assessment/evaluation and development/implementation of effective treatment plans
  • Effectively manages a high volume of caseloads
  • Conducts specialized assessments
  • Conducted various workshops for domestic violence
  • Collaborates with various resources to form effective teams in managing child behavior therapy such as psychologist, doctors, schools, parents, and other involved in interaction with the child
  • Collaborates with various community outreach programs and actively participates on the Mon Valley Initiative
  • Refers clients to housing agencies, TANF, local shelters, job resources, welfare benefits, and other community organizations that provide assistance
  • Prepares complex reports, intake assessments, and handles case presentations.

Counselor Advocate II

Womansplace, Inc.
06.1999 - 01.2011

Internship-Drug & Alcohol Therapist

Auberle
08.2006 - 04.2007

Foster Parent

Professional Family Care Services
01.1993 - 01.2001

Education

Master of Community Counseling -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Monroeville, PA
05.2007

Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Psychology -

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2000

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Science, Psychology -

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1996

Skills

  • - Behavioral Specialist/Consultant
    - Counseling (Individual, Group, Child, Adolescent, Adult)
    - Mental Health Advocacy
    - Assessment/Evaluation
    - Treatment Planning
    - Violence Prevention & Crisis Intervention
    - Trauma Counseling
    - Records Management
    - Referral Coordination
    - Evidence-Based Interventions
    - Case Management
    - Crisis Management
    - Suicide Prevention
    - Autism Spectrum Support
    - Confidential Recordkeeping
    - Positive Patient Engagement
    - Psycho-educational Delivery
    - Building Rapport
    - Stress Management
    - Psychosocial Assessment
    - Family Therapy
    - Attention to Detail
    - Excellent Communication
    - Organizational Skills
    - Teamwork
    - Flexibility
    - Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Word, Google Drive)
    - Remote Work Capabilities
  • Treatment Coordination
  • Evidence-Based Therapy
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Facilitating Counseling Sessions
  • Maintain Records
  • Build Coping Skills
  • Client Goal Planning
  • Impulse Control
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Case Documentation
  • Discharge Planning
  • Community Health Center Credentialing

Key Qualifications

  • Expert individual and group counseling for children and adults with 20+ years experience
  • Provides mobile therapy to child in homes, schools, and the community
  • Provides school based mobile therapy
  • Provides Remote Telehealth Therapy Sessions
  • Performs individual psychotherapy
  • Skilled in client assessment/evaluation and development/implementation of effective treatment plans
  • Effectively manages a high volume of caseloads
  • Conducts specialized assessments
  • Conducted various workshops for domestic violence
  • Collaborates with various resources to form effective teams in managing child behavior therapy such as psychologist, doctors, schools, parents, and other involved in interaction with the child.
  • Collaborates with various community outreach programs and actively participates on the Mon Valley Initiative
  • Refers clients to housing agencies, TANF, local shelters, job resources, welfare benefits, and other community organizations that provide assistance
  • Prepares complex reports, intake assessments, and handles case presentations

Personal Information

Title: Mental Health Professional/ Licensed Behavioral Specialist

References

  • Carla Fiumara Current Job/Position: Speech Language Pathologist M.S., CCC-SLP
  • Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
  • Phone Number: 412-592-9910
  • E-mail carlaxmwahrie@gmail.com
  • Reference Description: I have known Carla Fiumara personally for over 20 years, and mentored her through school to obtaining her Master's Degree.


  • Kimberly Sarnowski Current Job/Position: Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist
  • Company: Nisar Inc.
  • Phone Number: 412-841-5773
  • Email Address: kimtonyandmatthew@comcast.net
  • Reference Description: I have worked with Kimberly for over 10+ years to present at Nisar Inc. and we worked as team members and in the public schools as Behavioral Specialist/Mobile Therapist


  • Name: Nicole Reutzel
  • Current Job/Position: Blended Service Coordinator
  • Company: HSAO
  • Phone Number: 412-302-8486
  • Email Address: nreutzel@HSAO.org
  • Reference Description: I have worked with Nicole for 10 years to present and coordinated case management for my clients.

Timeline

Mental Health Professional/ Licensed Behavioral Specialist

NISAR Health and Human Services, Inc.
10.2010 - Current

Internship-Drug & Alcohol Therapist

Auberle
08.2006 - 04.2007

Counselor Advocate II

Womansplace, Inc.
06.1999 - 01.2011

Foster Parent

Professional Family Care Services
01.1993 - 01.2001

Master of Community Counseling -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Psychology -

Point Park University

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Science, Psychology -

Community College of Allegheny County
Kathryn Birchall