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Education
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Certification
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KATHRYN BOWERS

Boston,MA

Summary

Dependable Mental Health Specialist with a track record of success, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for patient and team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking, and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead Mental Health Specialist

McLean Franciscan Children’s Hospital
Brighton, MA
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with management team in developing and supervising team members, initiatives, and objectives.
  • Model and promote strengths-based, trauma-informed patient care.
  • Partner with multi-disciplinary clinical team to create individualized treatment strategies.
  • Hold monthly one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned staff members to encourage personal development.
  • Organize regular meetings amongst Mental Health Specialists to mitigate burnout and inspire excellent teamwork and communication
  • Establish and educate team members on preventative, individualized, and solution-focused methods to reduce physical restraints.

Mental Health Specialist

McLean Franciscan Children’s Hospital
Brighton, MA
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide therapeutic inpatient care to children ages 3 to 19 with variety of acute behavioral and psychiatric conditions.
  • Observe, document, and report critical information regarding patient care.
  • Assist with individualized treatment plans as outlined by multi-disciplinary clinical team.
  • Apply verbal de-escalation, crisis prevention, and physical management skills.
  • Lead therapeutic and educational groups and activities creatively and enthusiastically.
  • Train new staff in relevant processes and procedures.

Direct Care Counselor

Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs
Needham, MA
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided direct residential care to children aged 5 to 13 actively experiencing severe emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric crises.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and housekeeping.
  • Organized recreational activities that encouraged social interaction among peers and independent living skills.
  • Implemented interventions to support client goals established by the interdisciplinary team.

Mental Health Associate (MHA)

Arbour Hospital
Jamaica Plain, MA
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Ensured safe and therapeutic environment for adults aged 18 and above experiencing a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
  • Observed and reported changes in client appearance, behavior, or aptitude to work toward treatment plan goals.
  • Conducted crisis assessments upon admission to determine patient needs.
  • Responded to crises and restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.

School Counseling Intern

Chelsea High School
Chelsea, MA
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to provide successful academic experience and personal growth.
  • Counseled students regarding various social, educational, and interpersonal issues.
  • Ensured all students received appropriate services, including implementing 504 Plans and IEPs as needed.
  • Facilitated college and career readiness workshops for high school seniors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology and Human Development

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05-2021

High School Diploma -

BOSTON LATIN SCHOOL
Boston, MA
06-2017

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Crisis Intervention
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Certification

  • Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED, 05/2015 - Present, Certified with the American Heart Association
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 07/2020 - Present, Certified with the Crisis Prevention Institute

Awards

Helping Hand Award, 2023, McLean-Franciscan Children’s Hospital

Timeline

Team Lead Mental Health Specialist

McLean Franciscan Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Mental Health Specialist

McLean Franciscan Children’s Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Direct Care Counselor

Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs
08.2021 - 01.2022

School Counseling Intern

Chelsea High School
08.2020 - 12.2020

Mental Health Associate (MHA)

Arbour Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology and Human Development

Boston College

High School Diploma -

BOSTON LATIN SCHOOL

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