Compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in providing individualized care to families, adults, and youth. Proficient in resource navigation, advocacy, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in developing personalized care plans and leveraging evidence-based approaches to ensure optimal support. Committed to improving outcomes for families and neurodiverse individuals navigating healthcare, education, and government systems.
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Kathryn Welborn
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Health Connect America
Outpatient Therapist
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided services to neurodiverse teens, families, and adults
- Develop individualized treatment plans through comprehensive evaluations incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, client-centered support
Frontier Health
Adult Outpatient Therapist
07.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Delivered clinical services including therapy, diagnosis, advocacy and assessments for adults with severe mental illness
- Facilitated resource building and referrals to support clients' comprehensive needs.
- Conducted group sessions on substance use, coping skills, and life transitions
Ballad Health/Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital
Mental Health Therapist
01.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Provided crisis intervention and discharge planning in sub-acute psychiatric settings.
- Coordinated communication among care teams, clients, and community resources.
- Managed complex cases across acute psychiatric, sub-acute, and substance use units.
Sullivan County Library
BSW Intern
08.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Connected residents with vital resources such as housing, employment, and food assistance.
- Developed and implemented social work programs to address community needs.
- Provide case management, advocacy, and outreach tailored to diverse populations
Double D Events, LLC
Administrative Assistant
02.2014 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Plan and coordinate events for private and corporate clients, managing logistics such as venue selection, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and scheduling
Frontier Health
Outpatient/Intake Therapist
05.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Deliver clinical services for adults in flexible outpatient settings
- Conduct intake assessments for mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
- Refer clients to appropriate services
Health Connect America
Outpatient Therapist Intern
08.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Deliver clinical services for adults in flexible outpatient settings
- Conduct intake assessments for mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
- Refer clients to appropriate services
Education
East Tennessee State University
Master's from Social Work
05.2019
University Overview
Graduate Assistant for the Department of Social Work
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's from Social Work
05.2018
University Overview
Skills
- Proficiency in Care Management Software and HIPAA Compliance
- Resource Navigation and Service Linkage
- Skilled at Building Trust and Rapport
- Family and Individual Empowerment and Support
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Mental health assessment and diagnosis
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and IEP Processes
Certification
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Health Connect America
10.2023 - Current
Adult Outpatient Therapist
Frontier Health
07.2021 - 10.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Ballad Health/Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2021
Outpatient/Intake Therapist
Frontier Health
05.2019 - 01.2020
Outpatient Therapist Intern
Health Connect America
08.2018 - 05.2019
BSW Intern
Sullivan County Library
08.2017 - 05.2018
Administrative Assistant
Double D Events, LLC
02.2014 - 05.2022
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's from Social Work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
East Tennessee State University
Master's from Social Work
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