Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher
Las Cruces
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Therapist with expertise in therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing client well-being through personalized treatment plans and effective communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Self-employed
Online
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans through comprehensive assessments and goal setting.
- Employed evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client progress.
- Maintained accurate, confidential client records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed assessments to diagnose mental illness and monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Counseled clients on stress management using relaxation exercises and mindfulness techniques.
- Facilitated development of healthy coping skills and improved communication strategies.
- Documented observations and interventions in patient charts, ensuring continuity of care.
School Social Worker
Jackson Public Schools District
Jackson
08.1995 - 06.2022
- Responsible for completion of Special Education evaluations and re-evaluations
- Lead social skills, therapeutic, and classroom groups.
- Provide direct services to regular and special education students in a building of over 400 students.
- Manage a caseload of elementary school students with learning disabilities, emotional, and autistic impairment.
- Serve as a liaison between school system and Community Mental Health System.
- Serve on Wraparound Title IV-E Community team as grant writing member and on Wraparound family teams.
- Provide crisis intervention and regular support to teachers and school staff.
- Developed social skills curriculum and participate in continuing education/conferences in field of social work.
Behavioral Health Therapist
Catholic Social Services Of Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor
08.2011 - 08.2021
- Assess the psychosocial needs of client and their family members.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of mental health conditions.
- Formulate and implement treatment plans.
- Provide psychosocial therapy to a wide range of individuals and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-1989
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based techniques
- Client assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Psychosocial evaluation
Certification
Masters Social Worker License Macro Clinical State of Michigan, issued August 1993
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist
Catholic Social Services Of Washtenaw County
08.2011 - 08.2021
School Social Worker
Jackson Public Schools District
08.1995 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan