Kim Garrity, LICSW
Ellington,CT
Summary
In my capacity as a social worker, I have directly impacted individuals and families for over 30 years. I have served Youth/Adolescents, High-Risk Families, Military/Veterans, those in Recovery, Trauma Survivors, Employee Assistance Programs and Co-occurring Disorders. I have provided group therapy, crisis management, prevention, intervention, and treatment plans..
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Specialist
Synchronous Health
07.2023 - Current
- Provide tele-health services to people receiving comprehensive treatment for various behavioral health conditions
- Treatment programs include primary diagnoses of anxiety, depression, substance dependencies, trauma, and other co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
Clinician
ESI, EAP - Medical Mutual Of Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided intake assessments, solution-focused counseling on issues, including behavioral health, substance abuse, and work-life issues to members
- Made referrals to service provider network, for financial and legal concerns and dependent care issues
- Consulted with human resources and supervisory personnel regarding employee issues and concerns; professional documentation and research
Child and Family Clinician
YWCA of Western Mass, Who Witness Violence Program
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided short term individual counseling, utilizing evidenced-based practices, for children who were exposed to domestic violence in the home or sexual assault
- Led groups for children and families who experienced domestic violence and sexual assault
- Assessed incoming and reoccurring program participants
- Developed, monitored, and updated Individualized Support Plans
- Created and oversaw the execution of Termination Summaries
- Collaborated with outside entities to exchange referrals to ensure clients received wraparound services
- Worked internally to get to know other YWCA staff and their programs to provide the supportive services needed to gain long-term self-sufficiency
- Performed community outreach
Child and Family Clinician
YWCA of Western Mass, Springfield Youth Program
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided short term individual counseling to youth who have experienced dating violence
- Facilitated groups in settings such as: schools, youth detention centers and teen residential facilities
- Developed and maintained the existence of a Youth Advisory Board focused around dating violence and sexual assault
- Assessed incoming and reoccurring program participants
- Developed, monitored, and updated Individualized Support Plans
- Created and oversaw the execution of Termination Summaries
- Collaborated with outside entities to exchange referrals to ensure clients received wraparound services
- Worked internally to get to know other YWCA staff and their programs to provide the supportive services needed to gain long-term self-sufficiency
- Performed community outreach
MOS Triage Consultant
Ceridian, Military One Source
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided direct assistance as the first point of contact in high volume call centers military service members' EAP; through a contract with the DoD (Department of Defense)
- Assistance with child development, parenting, adoption, education, services for older adults, addictions, emotional well-being, work issues, and critical incident stress debriefing
- Made assessment and referrals to provide counseling
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of South Florida
2010
Bachelor degree of Arts (BA) - Sociology and Spanish
University of Connecticut
1989
Skills
- TF-CBT, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Stress Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Treatment Planning and Safety Planning
Timeline
Clinical Specialist
Synchronous Health
07.2023 - Current
Clinician
ESI, EAP - Medical Mutual Of Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2023
Child and Family Clinician
YWCA of Western Mass, Who Witness Violence Program
01.2018 - 01.2020
Child and Family Clinician
YWCA of Western Mass, Springfield Youth Program
01.2013 - 01.2018
MOS Triage Consultant
Ceridian, Military One Source
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of South Florida
Bachelor degree of Arts (BA) - Sociology and Spanish
University of Connecticut
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