Katie Poulsen
Delta,UT
Summary
A goal of mine, is to use my education to better understand those who have a substance abuse disorder by being a facilitator of change in their lives so consumer's are able to reach and maintain sobriety. With having over 5 years of sobriety, I have been able to serve others by being a support in their recovery. I am dedicated to gaining the skills and knowledge needed to be better able to provide efficient and ethical services. I have the life experience to build trusted relationships with others who are struggling with substance abuse disorders. I am able to provide insight from the consumer's perspective and advocate for their needs in the continuum of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Central Utah Counseling Center
Millard/ Juab Counties, Utah
04.2021 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information and insight into support services available at community level.
Mental Health Case Manager
Central Utah Counseling Center
Millard/ Juab Counties, Utah
12.2020 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine individual needs
- Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations in Credible management system to be shared with medical providers, therapist's and other treatment providers.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues.
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Central Utah Counseling Center
Millard/ Juab Counties, Utah
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Motivated and supervised in the East Millard Prevention Coalition Meetings and Juab Unites Motivating Prevention Coalitions.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Collected information on existing programs to demonstrate cohesive and sustainable organization to funders.
- Researched and identified prospective public, private and corporate funding sources aligned with strategic plan and funding priorities.
Education
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT09.2023
Generals
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2021
Skills
- Community Resources and Teaching
- Group Activities
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Group Facilitation Support
- Community Health Center Credentialing
- Best Practices and Standards
- Electronic Charting
- Effective Listening
- Case Planning and Management
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Effective Working Relationships
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Central Utah Counseling Center
04.2021 - Current
Mental Health Case Manager
Central Utah Counseling Center
12.2020 - Current
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Central Utah Counseling Center
05.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Utah Valley University
Generals
Utah State University
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