Kim Ross

• Provides individual counseling, group counseling, and case management to students and staff need of mental health services within four schools in the district.
• Identifies students with mental health concerns, conducts mental health screenings for students in crisis, develops a safety plan and connects students and families to appropriate resources.
• Works with parents to offer support and resources before and after the child is Baker Acted on campus or in the community. Monitors and facilitates safety plan meetings for students who make threats to harm themselves or others in the school setting.
• Maintains regular communication with school personnel, parents, and community stakeholders to coordinate services and promote a team-based approach,

• Consulted Social Service Directors and Director of Nursing Staff on Residents. Caseload was approximately 30. Provided individual/marital/ and family assessment and counseling on residents in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and preferences of elderly patients.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing stress and enhancing mental well-being among elderly patients.

• Provide individual, group and/or family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults to approximately 70-90 students per year.
• Provide consultation for school staff as needed.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify students'' needs and develop appropriate treatment plans accordingly.
• Served as a liaison between school staff and families, ensuring seamless communication regarding students'' mental health needs and progress.
• Utilized evidence-based practices in therapy sessions, contributing to positive outcomes for students across various demographics.
• Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations, ensuring safety of all students involved, including Baker Act evaluations and threat management.
• Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.

• Provided individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults
• Provided group therapy and marriage and family counseling
• Conducted book study groups on Radical Forgiveness Counseling (Certified Practitioner).
• Workshop presenter on Book Study /Relationship Issues, First United Methodist Church (4 week groups).

• Provided individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults
• Provided group, marital and family counseling caseloads 50 students yearly.
• Consulted in elementary schools, and provided counseling to students and staff
• Conducted Sexual Abuse Recovery Groups for pre-school aged children
• Consulted to Physicians in Mid-Florida Family Health Centers and assessed and counseled their patients on behavioral health issues (i.e
• Smoking cessation, Obesity, Hypertension, chronic-related Illnesses).

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for 15 clients.
• Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
• De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
• Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
• Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.

• Provided case management for 15 chronically ill children and adults in Residential Program
• Conducted Social Skill Training Groups
• Developed Central Intake Program for Center
• Served on Multi-disciplinary team assessed and counseled clients in crisis and on unit
• Served as On-call crisis therapist to conduct assessments.

Worked in Domestic Violence Court and Protective Order Court.

School Intern assisting victims of domestic violence and offered advocacy, counseling, and resources.

• Developed strong interpersonal skills by working closely with diverse teams and clients.
• Worked with chronically mentally ill population conducting recreational groups and mental health activities to improve self-esteem.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to formulate goals
• Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation of patients as needed.