Kelly O'Connell
Princeton,NJ
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist II
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Therapist I
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Provide case management for a daily caseload of 8-10 patients in an acute psychiatric setting
- Work with diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, dementia, and Substance Abuse Disorders
- Utilize the biopsychosocial approach to assessing new patients
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team consisting of a psychiatrist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, group counselors, and registered nurses
- Coordinate family and caregiver involvement through scheduled meetings to provide psychoeducation in the areas of medications, communication techniques, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and symptom presentation
- Educate and guide families/caregivers through the Power of Attorney and/or legal guardianship processes, as applicable
- Act as a liaison to residential facilities, treatment providers, and the court
- Arrange aftercare through linkage to outpatient providers
- Complete PASRR Level I and II where needed to transition pt to SNF or SAR placement
- Facilitate group therapy as needed
Client Care Counselor
LifeWorks
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed clients facing urgent or crisis situations requiring immediate attention, including evaluating needs, assessing risks, crisis containment, and providing necessary resources to resolve challenges
- Utilized concepts from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy to support clients
- Maintained and updated electronic patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports
Family Care Specialist
Alzheimer's Association
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Managed caseload of families, successfully addressing their individual needs and goals with tailored strategies
- Stayed up-to-date on Alzheimer's disease care and research, family caregiver issues and related interventions
- Presented educational programs on Alzheimer's and related disorders to family caregivers, community groups, and organizations
- Tracked and reported monthly statistics or grant administration
- Facilitated caregiver support groups
- Mentored volunteer support group facilitators
- Participated in the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's and Longest Day signature events
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW - Social Work
Fordham Graduate School of Social Service
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - BA -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PACertification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified Geriatric Care Professional
- Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- First Responder CPR & AED
- NJ Disaster Response Crisis Counselor
Timeline
Clinical Therapist II
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Therapist I
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
02.2022 - 08.2024
Client Care Counselor
LifeWorks
01.2021 - 01.2022
Family Care Specialist
Alzheimer's Association
04.2014 - 12.2020
Master of Social Work - MSW - Social Work
Fordham Graduate School of Social Service
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
Temple University
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