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Kelly Sinnema

Orange City,Iowa

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic mental health counselor with 7 years of experience in providing counseling services to diverse populations. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans to help clients achieve their mental health goals. Strong communication communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently or in a group.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Therapist

Elevate Therapy and Assessment
Milford , IA
2020.11 - Current
  • Provide individual and family therapy services through a variety of interventions based on clients’ needs and presenting concerns in an outpatient behavioral health center
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, assess mental health functioning and assist in treatment plans and goals through evidence-based practices
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support mental health needs of high-risk individuals
  • Competent in being caseload compliant by submitting paperwork in a timely fashion

Co-Occurring Outpatient Therapist

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
Sioux Center , IA
2017.03 - 2020.10
  • Provide individual and family therapy services through a variety of interventions based on clients’ needs and presenting concerns in an outpatient behavioral health center serving both mental health and substance use populations
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, assess mental health functioning and assist in treatment plans and goals through evidence-based practices
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support mental health needs of high-risk individuals
  • Competent in being caseload compliant by submitting paperwork in a timely fashion

Psychiatric Scribe

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
Sioux Center , IA
2016.05 - 2017.03
  • Obtain and document patient vital signs
  • Transcribe notes from dictation during appointments
  • Process medication prescriptions through EHR system
  • Assist in scheduling patient appointments

Care Coordinator

Orange City Physical Therapy
Orange City , IA
2014.11 - 2016.05
  • Perform various administrative duties including but not limited to filing, customer service, collection of patient fees
  • Assist in scheduling patient appointments
  • Triage patient phone calls
  • Verify insurance benefits and coverage for patients

Patient Care Coordinator

Bridger Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
Bozeman , MT
2012.06 - 2014.07
  • Assist in scheduling patient appointments
  • Coordinate clinic for doctors and physician assistants
  • Order various studies including MRI’s, CT scans, physical therapy, etc.
  • Triage patient phone calls

Family Support Assistant

Youth Dynamics Inc.
Bozeman , MT
2012.06 - 2014.07
  • Coordinate meeting times with youth’s caregivers
  • Participate in activities to fulfill youth’s treatment plan goals
  • Submit documentation regarding results and observations of youth meetings

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -

University of South Dakota
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Dordt College
05.2012

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Psychoeducation
  • Case Management
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration

References

  • Mrs. Jenna Visser, LISW, 712-360-2800, jenna.visser@nwciowa.edu
  • Mrs. Annie Downing, LISW, 2102 N Ave, Milford, IA, 51351, 319-415-4299, adowning@elevatetherapy.org
  • Mrs. Natalie Sandbulte, Psy.D., 2102 N Ave, Milford, IA, 51351, 712-240-2785, nsandbulte@elevatetherapy.org

Timeline

Outpatient Therapist

Elevate Therapy and Assessment
2020.11 - Current

Co-Occurring Outpatient Therapist

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
2017.03 - 2020.10

Psychiatric Scribe

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
2016.05 - 2017.03

Care Coordinator

Orange City Physical Therapy
2014.11 - 2016.05

Patient Care Coordinator

Bridger Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
2012.06 - 2014.07

Family Support Assistant

Youth Dynamics Inc.
2012.06 - 2014.07

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -

University of South Dakota

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Dordt College
Kelly Sinnema