Kimberly Parker
Grafton,NE
Summary
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner with two years clinical experience in a group practice setting. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong rapport building skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background with diverse populations including DHHS, Child Welfare, Probation/Parole, and Correctional settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Self-Employed
10.2022 - Current
- In my current position, I am self-employed in a group practice
- I am responsible for meeting with clients, reviewing intake paperwork, developing rapport, and creating treatment plans together to navigate the clients desires for change
- I utilize a Person Centered approach and CBT, ACT, and DBT where appropriate
- Progress notes are completed promptly and treatment plans are reviewed every 90 days
- I am proud of my ability to develop rapport and meet each client where they are
- I see approximately 20-25 clients per week.
Adult Specialized Populations Probation Officer
NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT
11.2019 - 10.2022
- As a high risk adult probation officer the position was highly professional, flexible, independent and primarily responsible for the supervision of targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem Solving Court under the authority of the Chief Probation Officer
- Duties and responsibilities included: to develop and provide case management and supervise the activities of probationers, post-release supervision probationers and/or problem solving court participants in the community
- Collaborate with providers and stakeholders important to the success of those involved in their programs and the Vision and Mission of Nebraska Probation System
- Due to the nature of the work, this position required flexible and individualized work scheduling that was caseload driven
- Provided strong case planning, case management, and caseload management
- Developed a team supervision approach with the individual's referral source ( Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker; et al.) Participated in the treatment process, facilitation of programs and participation in special programming
- Assisted in the development of relapse prevention plans
- Developed needed community resources and maintained partnerships with identified community stakeholders; field work in the form of regular and on-going visits to probationer's home, treatment, employment, support group, 12 step program, and team meetings
- Prepared Presentence (PSI) Investigations, Post-release supervision plans, PSI Updates, Supervision Overviews, Alleged Probation Violation reports and various other types of written correspondence
- Exercised the authority to arrest and detain probationers as necessary
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of electronic monitoring and GPS equipment
- Worked a significant number of meaningful non-traditional hours, including weekend or holiday hours
- Trained and mentored new officers
- Performed other professional duties as assigned
Child and Family Services Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
12.2016 - 11.2019
- As a child and family services specialist it was my duty to investigate reports of child abuse/neglect called into the hotline.
- I worked with a typical caseload of 20-25 families to address safety issues and provide stabilization measures.
- Other duties, expectations, and responsibilities included: Advocate for families, Respect the individuality of each child and family served, Respect each child's family and culture, Implement family-centered practice principles into case management to ensure the inclusion of children and families in the decision-making processes that impact their lives, Promote normalcy in the lives of children in care, Adhere to principles and procedures of Structured Decision Making as a tool that will support keeping children and families safe, Understand and commit to utilizing evidence-based practices that focus on least-restrictive and family-centered approaches, Identify and makes appropriate referrals for formal and informal interventions based on the family's needs, Write clear, concise, and descriptive reports in a timely manner that will be shared with legal entities and the court system
INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION SKILL BUILDER
BETTER LIVING COUNSELING SERVICES
06.2016 - 12.2016
- The IFP Skill Builder provides support and assists the IFP Therapist with services to children and families
- The IFP Skill Builder utilizes a variety of educational approaches to assist youth and families in stabilizing the home environment
- My duties and responsibilities included but were not limited to: Providing culturally competent home-based services, education and support to enable children to remain in the home setting
- Assist families in acquiring basic living skills, including parenting, household management and emotional/behavioral regulation
- Provide, maintain and submit needed documentation for noting family progress
- Participate in weekly supervision meetings/case conceptualization
- Follow mandatory reporting laws
- Work effectively alongside Department of Health and Human Services.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Bellevue University
Bellevue05.2016
Skills
- Experienced in Nebraska Child Welfare Services and Probation/Parole Populations
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Clinical Documentation
- Anxiety treatment
- Relaxation Techniques
- Multicultural Competence
- Depression Treatment
- Mindfulness Practices
Additional Information
Personal references available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Self-Employed
10.2022 - Current
Adult Specialized Populations Probation Officer
NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT
11.2019 - 10.2022
Child and Family Services Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
12.2016 - 11.2019
INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION SKILL BUILDER
BETTER LIVING COUNSELING SERVICES
06.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Bellevue University
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