Katie Winther

Professional Experience

• Conducted intake assessments and eligibility screenings to gather client history, identify immediate needs, and determine appropriate level of care.
• Performed comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate needs, risks, and strengths, forming the foundation for individualized care planning.
• Developed recovery problem lists and created personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating measurable goals and intervention strategies.
• Coordinated intake procedures, service enrollment, and referrals to ensure timely initiation of services.
• Delivered case management services including crisis intervention, advocacy, referral coordination, and follow-up monitoring to support client stability.
• Facilitated communication between clients, families, and external agencies to strengthen support networks and ensure service continuity.
• Educated clients on substance use disorders, mental health, relapse prevention, and self-care techniques to build recovery skills.
• Led structured group sessions on relapse prevention, coping skills, life skills, and community reintegration, fostering peer support and accountability.
• Connected clients to healthcare providers, legal resources, housing programs, employment services, and community supports to address barriers to recovery.
• Assisted clients with public benefits applications (Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance) to secure essential resources.
• Arranged transportation, transitional housing, and essential supports to promote consistent treatment engagement.
• Advocated for client needs with multidisciplinary teams, service agencies, insurance providers, and judicial systems to secure necessary resources.
• Maintained detailed, HIPAA-compliant documentation of all assessments, client interactions, progress notes, and treatment plan updates.
• Conducted regular treatment plan reviews, monitored progress, and adjusted interventions based on measurable outcomes.
• Identified obstacles to recovery and developed targeted strategies to address challenges and promote client success.
• Designed and facilitated educational groups on recovery resources, coping strategies, and community reintegration.
• Provided family education and resources, connecting them to counseling services and local support groups.
• Collaborated with medical, legal, and behavioral health professionals to deliver integrated, client-centered care.
• Participated in ongoing professional development, training, and team meetings to enhance service delivery and maintain best practices.
• Ensured strict adherence to ethical principles and client confidentiality in all aspects of service delivery.

• Conducted intake assessments to gather client information and needs.
• Maintained accurate client records and documented session notes promptly.
• Engaged in regular supervision meetings to enhance counseling techniques and skills.
• Researched community resources to provide clients with additional support options.
• Participated in training sessions to stay informed on counseling best practices.
• Worked with diverse group of patients under direct supervision of licensed therapists and supervisors.
• Assisted in developing referral sources for appropriate services when necessary.
• Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss case management strategies and client care plans.
• Maintained confidentiality of all information obtained through counseling sessions or other means.
• Participated in trainings designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge base.
• Created educational materials such as handouts and visual aids for use in counseling sessions.
• Developed relationships with outside agencies that provide additional support services.
• Encouraged positive behavior change through motivational interviewing techniques.