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Kelly Distelrath

Columbus,MI

Summary

Client-focused Master's Level Psychologist with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Adept in performing clinical assessments and designing treatment plans and behavioral programs to allow for effective intervention. Proficient in designing education programs and building rapport among treatment teams and staff.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Therapist

Professional Counseling Center
Port Huron, MI
09.2017 - Current
  • Complete clinical assessments and devise treatment plans to address individual client needs.
  • Deliver mental health support for clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses using evidence-based interventions.
  • Provide crisis support and emergency care for clients.
  • Complete assessments and neuropsychological evaluations under supervision of a PhD level psychologist.

Recreation Therapist

Community Therapeutic Recreation Services
Troy, Michigan
07.2015 - 01.2021
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
  • Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
  • Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

Positive Behavior Support Specialist

Jewish Vocational Services
Southfield, Michigan
02.2008 - 07.2015
  • Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to staff in order to provide appropriate direct service to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to clients on caseload.
  • Developed behavioral intervention support plans for clients to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve access to their workplace.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Michigan School of Professional Psychology
Farmington, MI
07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
04.2005

Skills

  • Patient documentation
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Building rapport
  • Providing training, education

Timeline

Outpatient Therapist

Professional Counseling Center
09.2017 - Current

Recreation Therapist

Community Therapeutic Recreation Services
07.2015 - 01.2021

Positive Behavior Support Specialist

Jewish Vocational Services
02.2008 - 07.2015

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Michigan School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Michigan State University
Kelly Distelrath