Mary Kathleen Sullivan

• Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources, to include risk assessments for self harm/harm to others.
• Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans with particular attention to PTSD, trauma informed care.
• Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
• Documented success working collaboratively with medical staff and program management in multiple institutional settlings requiring adherence to protocol and guidelines.
• Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
• Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
• Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
• Maintained ethical boundaries while demonstrating empathy to address sensitive topics during group or individual therapy sessions.
• Improved client engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.

• Assessed jail population around high risk behaviors placing them on mental health holds, continued monitoring and assessment until stabilization was reached.
• Assisted jail staff monitoring withdrawal symptoms from opiates and alcohol administering Narcan if indicated.
• Coordinated with primary care providers to ensure seamless integration of mental health services into overall healthcare plans for patients with comorbid conditions.
• Managed crisis situations effectively, deescalating potentially dangerous behavior and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.

• Taught Masters Level Mental Health courses, providing instruction to up to 25 undergraduate students.
• Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
• 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.
• Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.

• Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
• Documented client progress in confidential files.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
• Continually expanded professional knowledge through participation in relevant training workshops and conferences to enhance service delivery quality.
• Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
• Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
• Conducted thorough assessments of new patients to develop individualized treatment strategies.
• Developed specialized programs tailored to unique client populations such as veterans or individuals experiencing homelessness, addressing their specific barriers to accessing mental healthcare services effectively.

• In accordance with judges and law enforcement, designed, implemented and directed all aspects of;

Court Ordered DUI Diversion Program

Community Service Hours Program

Teen Court Diversion Program

Small Court Claims Volunteer Mediator Program