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Kimberly Truitt

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Unique, dynamic, and passionate counselor dedicated to bettering the lives of all populations. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support, continuing education and research, alternative treatment modalities, and resource advocacy. Certified Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) through Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Admissions Counselor

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
  • Delivered crisis interventions when necessary, providing immediate assistance and stabilizing clients in distressing situations.
  • Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
  • Administered Suicide Risk Assessments (SRA) to all patients to identify risk for self-harm and suicidal ideation/gestures
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.

Master of Counseling Student Intern

Cottonwood Tucson
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for new clients in residential program
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with clients to foster emotional growth and personal development.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Facilitated inpatient and outpatient group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Participated in case conceptualization with treatment team and engaged with HCS EMR system

Patient Care Facilitator

Cottonwood Tucson
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Engaged with patients to provide critical information and offered crisis support
  • Oversaw daily group check-ins and participated in milieu community building
  • Provided transportation for patients for medical appointments and airport arrivals/departures.
  • Greeted and assisted patients with admission procedures.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Conducted client population rounding on Q15 (detox) and Q60 (residential)

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Art History/Gender Studies

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2010

Skills

  • Family and Patient Psychoeducation
  • Group Facilitation
  • Individualized Counseling
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Comfortable working with Adolescent, Young Adult, and Adult Populations

Certification

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners


Level I Fingerprint Clearance

State of Arizona Department of Public Safety


BLS/CPR/AED Certified

American Safety & Health Institute


CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified

Crisis Prevention Institute


Clinical First Responder (CFR) II

Peak Experience Training


Affiliations

  • Member, American Counseling Association (ACA)

Timeline

Admissions Counselor

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Master of Counseling Student Intern

Cottonwood Tucson
01.2023 - 12.2023

Patient Care Facilitator

Cottonwood Tucson
11.2022 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Counseling

Prescott College

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Pima Medical Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Art History/Gender Studies

University of Arizona

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