Kennedy Dehne
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dedicated Recreation Therapist with 6 years of experience in organizing recreational activities as therapy and medical treatment to support improved wellness among participants. Resourceful in devising diverse programs with exercise and social activities geared to individuals' abilities and specific needs. Committed to boosting progress and goal attainment by closely observing participants' responses, progress and outcomes to adjust activities for changing demands. I am also an empathetic LPC-C known for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort and promoting progress during sessions. Easily collects information about patients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into patients' mental state.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Mustang Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
Recreational Therapist
Mustang Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Educated students on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Recorded and monitored student progress to document responses to therapy.
- Counseled students to understand and address emotional and social barriers.
- Liaised with 10 healthcare professionals to assess students' needs, progress and well-being.
- Documented overall well-being of students and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for students.
Recreational Therapist
SSM Health
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
- Supervised and directed volunteers to provide assistance in implementing, planning and leading recreation activities.
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Counseled residents to understand and address emotional and social barriers.
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
Recreational Therapy Intern
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 09.2018
- Worked as a Recreational Therapy Intern at an inpatient and residential behavioral health facility
- Worked at facility for 15 consecutive weeks
- Completed assessments with each patient
- Instructed Recreational Therapy groups daily
- Created group activities for all age populations
- Documented and charted therapy notes on each patient daily
- Carried full case load by end of internship
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Oklahoma State University
08.2019
Skills
- Career counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Behavior modification
- Substance abuse counseling
- Mental health assessment
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Group sessions
- Emotional development
Certification
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Mustang Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Recreational Therapist
Mustang Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Recreational Therapy Intern
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 09.2018
Recreational Therapist
SSM Health
01.2019 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Oklahoma State University
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Oklahoma
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