Kathy LARD-Keith

• Conducted Intake Assessments with Diagnosis
• Provided Therapy (anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sexual assault, family issues, parenting issues, and bullying).
• Engaged in Crisis Intervention(s).
• Provided Parenting Psychoeducational and Interventions according to needs of clients.
• Engaged in Behavioral Modification with children.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team with outside referral sources.
• Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
• Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
• Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
• Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
• Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
• Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
• Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
• Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
• Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
• Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
• Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
• Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
• Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
• Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
• Consulted with other therapists, public and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
• Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
• Counseled up to 37 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, dissociative disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD.
• Assessed for learning disabilities and Autism refereeing them to specialist, educational programs, and social service agencies for additional assessments and interventional needs.
• Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to patients and families.
• Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

• Conducted Intake Assessments with Diagnosis
• Provided Therapy (anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sexual assault, family issues, parenting issues, and bullying)
• Created Therapy Notes
• Scheduled Clients
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team with outside referral sources
• Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
• Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
• Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
• Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
• Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
• Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
• Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
• Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
• Managed caseload of 35 individual clients.
• Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
• Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
• Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to clients.

• Conducted Intake assessments and on-call crisis interventions and admissions to local hospitals.
• Conducted Psychosocial assessments to better serve mental health issues for clients.
• Provided Therapy (trauma, severely mentally ill).
• Provided case management services
• Provided support to home managers, and direct care workers.
• Participated in professional growth programs to support colleagues and build positive work environments.
• Maintained case notes, billing, therapy notes in alignment of organizational goals.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
• Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
• Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
• Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for clients growth.

• Created and facilitated support groups for survivors of sexual assault.
• Performed as interim manager setting up and organizing new office through leading and supervising three employees on team projects.
• Attended extensive education (14 days) with michigan Coalition against Sexual Assault
• Participated in South West Michigan Trafficking monthly meetings, trainings, and performed community presentations.
• Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to include law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
• Consulted nurses on team to improve service provided for each patient.
• Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
• Clearly communicated to colleagues and patients processing and treatment progress.
• Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
• Cooperated with coworkers and Rape Response staff to process and treat incoming patients.
• Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
• Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
• Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
• Counseled individuals, to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
• Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
• Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
• Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.

• Conducted substance abuse and mental health assessments.
• Facilitated weekly women’s domestic violence group.
• Provided individual parenting and co-parenting education
• Provided counseling for mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
• Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
• Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
• Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
• Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
• Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
• Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
• Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
• Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
• Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
• Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
• Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
• Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
• Guided group therapy for Domestic Violence clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
• Completed full psychosocial and substance use assessments to determine best courses of actions.
• Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
• Effectively maintained caseload of 30 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
• Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to patients and families.

• Collected food donated on mail route of nonperishable food items for food bank.
• Organizing, sorting stock items, and re-boxing for transportation to food banks.
• Loaded completed boxes onto pallets prior to departure.

• Report writing (Evaluations with Recommendations)
• Assessments, (Substance Use, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Mental Health)
• Interventions (made appropriate Referrals to outside resources)
• In Camera Interviews
• Case Management
• Developed parenting skills and co-parenting education workshop
• Maintained Records related to case for courts view
• Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
• Maintained Certification "Mediator"

• Performed active listening skills to ensure understanding and communication with clients.
• Assessments, addiction’s, parenting, domestic violence, sexual abuse
• Provided parenting skills, domestic violence, sexual abuse education to clients for better outcomes.
• Provided counseling to clients for substance use, domestic violence, and trauma.
• Appeared in Court providing testimony and advocating for clients.
• Collaborated with cross functional teams (family team meetings, schools, treatment facilities).and
• Initiated therapeutic referrals to licensed agencies for therapy, rehabilitation services.
• Performed client advocacy with DHS, courts and probation officers.
• Performed crisis management with clients and team members (inhome).
• Created all reports for DHS and Courts concerning clients and DHS and court recommended milestones.
• Created and maintained FIRP notes for DHS and Courts.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
• Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
• Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
• Coordinated treatment and placement activities for clients while supervising team of three.

• Performed active listening to better understand clients needs.
• Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address Substance use, anger management, trauma and grief.
• Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
• Supported clients by providing referrals and linkages to substance abuse, mental and medical services.
• Completed frequent psychosocial interviews for over 25 clients.
• Counseled clients individually to provide strategies for becoming aware of strengths and adjusting socially to environments.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
• Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
• Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in individual therapy settings.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

• Maintained several different reports associated with our office.
• Organized staff meetings and maintained minutes and databases.
• Maintained and managed clinical records by performing audits and communicating to therapist what was needed by assigned dates.
• Prepared materials for groups with clients.
• Created and facilitated parenting group.
• Managed several projects (prepared presentations, ordered refreshments)
• Set up new office and organized office for functionality.
• A/P, A/R, payroll, petty cash, ordered supplies
• Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees.

• Attended community fundraisers to raise awareness and donations for cancer.
• Helped at fundraiser where needed (handing out t-shirts, water, greeting participants).

Funraisers Attended:

• Susan G. Komen annual walk
• Berrien County Cancer Service annual golf outing
• Back to school handing out school supplies

• Advocates for services when needed for in-home services and respite care.
• Embraces diversity by working with many different populations and ethnic backgrounds.
• Prioritizing task due to severity and needs of declining clients.
• Engaged families during loss of their loved one and provided support as needed to help them process.
• Handles crisis ongoing with tact and ease.
• Communicates with patients, families, co-workers on needs of client and updates on condition of clients.
• Assesses patient and family for intervention
• Psychosocial assessments
• Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
• Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
• Provided ongoing counseling to help patients and families deal with conditions and processes
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to clients and their families, handled challenging situations with ease.

• Assesses patient and family for intervention needed.
• Advocates for respite care, emotional and financial needs to ease the the stress related to end of life and grief.
• Coaching patients and families during final stages of life to keep emotions and thoughts positive during this difficult time.
• Provided crisis management to clients and families due to end of life.
• Planning and setting goals with patient and family
• Empowers patient and family by focusing and reinforcing strengths
• Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
• Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
• Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
• Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
• Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

• Assessment of student needs and provided tutoring and mentoring as needed.
• Communication between student, advisors, and department manager.
• Helped student to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Helped students to create an individualized study plan to save time and stay on track.
• Tutored students in several business and social science courses.
• Worked with students with disabilities to increase study habits, time management to get assignments completed, and to increase grades.
• Coached students to achieve their individual goals.
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
• Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
• Taught and assisted students in such areas of undergraduate business courses.

• Worked with pastor and congregational development team to create new programs to enhance church attendance.
• Engaged local businesses and schools to market church programs and encouraged community to attend church.
• Traveled to District meetings with pastor and a few team members to learn more about congregational development.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Completed accurate monthly report documents, memos for a one year commitment.
• Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
• Attended monthly congregation meeting and trainings with pastor and development team.

• Advocates for clients services by going above and beyond normal guidelines to meet clients needs by engaging management staff.
• Promotes positive work environment by setting the example, and empowering others to perform as a team.
• Assesses and simplifies work environment by re-organizing office and maintaining organization and cleanliness.
• Leads others by focusing on strengths of team and assigns tasks accordingly.
• Project management created projects and encouraged team members to engage in them.
• Team building by creating a positive atmosphere and encouraged positive morale.
• Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
• Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
• Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
• Offered employment counseling and provided referrals to community outreach programs to help clients gain independence.

• Created cards, flyers, calendars and brochures for community activities.
• Planned social activities for clients attending program.
• Worked on a research project in partnership with Memorial Hospital (now Beacon Health)
• Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
• Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
• Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
• Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
• Offered employment counseling and provided referrals to community outreach programs to help clients gain independence.
• Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
• Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.

• Assessment of individual student needs and capabilities in developmental English Writing and provided assistance as needed.
• Mentored students by encouraging them to do their best and achieve their dreams and how to overcome their individual obstacles.
• Empowered students to achieve academic goals
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Taught Life Skills and Developmental English Writing courses, providing instruction to up to 37 undergraduate students per class (7 classes).

• Assessment of student needs and helped them develop study plans to increase success.
• Communication between students, advisors, and department manager.
• Helped student to organize and prioritize.
• Helped students to create an individualized study plan
• Tutored students in several business and social science courses
• Worked with students with disabilities
• Coached students to achieve their individual goals
• Internships
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
• Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in all undergraduate course materials.
• Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests and college entrance exams.
• Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.