Kimberly Allen
Summary
An accomplished, compassionate, and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker and private practice owner experienced in counseling and treating both individuals and groups. Highly skilled at treatment analysis and planning. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, leading to improved efficiency and client relationships. Creative and dedicated to fostering growth and employing critical thinking for complex needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist (Owner)
Self-Care Counseling LLC (Private Practice)
01.2019 - Current
- Establish a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilize mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Perform client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
IIC Clinical Psychotherapist
Jersey Shorre Wellness
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided community-based, short-term, focused therapeutic interventions designed to support youth with moderate and complex needs and their families in stabilization, skill development, and community connection.
- Developed interventions focused on engagement of youth and their families. Provided psycho-education, and skill building toward prioritized goals so the youth and family can gain insight and ultimately feel and function better.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
Psychotherapist
Genpsych
05.2014 - 05.2019
- Facilitated group, individual, and family therapy within the specialized modalities necessary to meet client needs in a partial care and intensive outpatient level of care.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Developed and utilized exit strategies for clients who had successfully met their therapeutic goals, ensuring a smooth transition out of the group setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients throughout their treatment journey.
- Facilitated growth and self-awareness among participants by introducing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Counselor
Catholic Charities, Diocese Of Metuchen
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Provided group, individual, family therapy, and crisis intervention to children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and psychiatric difficulties.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Therapeutic Foster Care Placement Coordinator
Catholic Charities, Diocese Of Metuchen
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Coordinated placements, provided case management, advocacy and support services to clinicians, clients and their treatment families.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by maintaining accurate records and submitting required reports in a timely manner.
- Managed caseloads effectively through prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining open communication with all parties involved in the child''s care plan.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Runaway Caseworker-Teen Advocacy
Seamen's Society For Children And Families
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Provided assessments, case planning, and counseling services for a caseload of runaway, homeless, and at risk adolescents (ages 13 to 21) .
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2006
Skills
- Excellent Communicator
- Excellent organizational skills
- Creative collaborator
- Critical Thinking skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Psychotherapist (Owner)
Self-Care Counseling LLC (Private Practice)
01.2019 - Current
IIC Clinical Psychotherapist
Jersey Shorre Wellness
01.2019 - 01.2021
Psychotherapist
Genpsych
05.2014 - 05.2019
Counselor
Catholic Charities, Diocese Of Metuchen
11.2010 - 05.2014
Therapeutic Foster Care Placement Coordinator
Catholic Charities, Diocese Of Metuchen
06.2008 - 11.2010
Runaway Caseworker-Teen Advocacy
Seamen's Society For Children And Families
05.2006 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Social Work
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
St. John's University
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