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Kayla Clancy

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills that also allows me to improve client lives with high-quality and caring support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Therapist

MHMR of Tarrant County
09.2023 - Current
  • Provides individualized, trauma-informed competent counseling services to adults in a clinic, virtual, and/or community setting utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis manual
  • Completes initial screening biopsychosocial assessments to determine eligibility for individuals seeking services.
  • Assists with facilitating family and individual counseling sessions with Early Onset: a program that provides comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults newly diagnosed with psychosis within the last 2 years
  • Coordinates care with internal and external services and resources for the individual and sometimes family
  • Facilitates daily ACT interdisciplinary morning meeting twice (2) a week to collaborate with team for comprehensive client care and treatment planning.

Integrated Outreach Licensed Therapist

MHMR of Tarrant County
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed face to face assessments as part of initial eligibility determination process for individuals seeking services including diagnostic eligibility.
  • Provided short-term, crisis resolution-based therapy to assigned clients in community settings such as parks and homeless camps and developed plan for follow-up care
  • Educated staff on evidence based therapeutic interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, NIDA Community Based Outreach Model, Seeking Safety, and Psychological First Aid
  • Provided ongoing coaching and training to staff on topics such as: crisis intervention and de-escalation, goal setting, Safe Zone, boundary skills, etc.
  • Supervised academic interns quarterly and served as clinical liaison between outreach unit and academic institutions for bachelor and master level students.

FACT (Forensic Community Assertive Treatment) Case Manager

MHMR of Tarrant County
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided individual in-person services for a minimum of twice (2) per week for clients enrolled in the program for consistent participation, promote adherence to treatment plans, and ensure the client's basic needs are being met.
  • Coordinated jail release plans and ensured clients received prescribed medications upon release.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies and community-based organizations to provide useful benefits to clients.

Selected Family Intervention Specialist

Disc Village
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Developed tailored intervention plans for each family to address specific challenges and promote healthier dynamics.
  • Enhanced communication skills among family members by facilitating open discussions and teaching active listening techniques.
  • Educated parents on effective parenting strategies, leading to improved parent-child relationships and reduced conflict.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify their goals, strengths, and areas for improvement within family dynamics.

Inpatient: Counseling Intern

St. James Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Completed initial intake paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments with 48 hours of client arrival.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics such as healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation to empower clients with essential life skills.
  • Assisted lead counselor in developing comprehensive treatment plans to address client needs and goals effectively.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care, resulting in holistic support for clients.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP): Counseling Intern

The Grove Recovery Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Co-facilitated weekly group psychotherapy sessions at a minimum of three (3) times per week to assist clients with stabilization as a gateway to provide additional support for treatment.
  • Conducted family session for new clients within the first thirsty (30) days of treatment.
  • Conducted monthly and/or bi-weekly individual therapy sessions for clients who requested additional guidance and support.
  • Generated treatment plan reviews for therapy effectiveness every thirty (30) days.

Education

Master of Education in Counseling with Concentration in Clinical Mental Health -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2021

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2018

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Community outreach
  • Mental health assessment
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Certifications, Licenses, Organizations

  • National Certified Counselor, #1616083 (current)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor Associate – License # 89378 (current): Supervised by Bryan Bellamy, LPC-S License # 71638.
  • American Counseling Association (Present)
  • Louisiana Counseling Association for Graduate Students Division: Baton Rouge Regional Representative (2020-2021)
  • Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference: Poster Co-Presenter (2019, 2020)
  • Trauma and Resilience Certification: Level I, Florida State University

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Licensed Therapist

MHMR of Tarrant County
09.2023 - Current

Integrated Outreach Licensed Therapist

MHMR of Tarrant County
10.2022 - 08.2023

FACT (Forensic Community Assertive Treatment) Case Manager

MHMR of Tarrant County
03.2022 - 10.2022

Selected Family Intervention Specialist

Disc Village
06.2021 - 09.2021

Inpatient: Counseling Intern

St. James Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021

Intensive Outpatient (IOP): Counseling Intern

The Grove Recovery Center
01.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Education in Counseling with Concentration in Clinical Mental Health -

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

Southern University and A&M College

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