Kinsey Fryer
Erie,PA
Summary
Compassionate Crisis Therapist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Excel at empathy, active listening, and communication which enhance effectiveness in supporting clients through challenging times. Possess ability to swiftly establish trust and rapport with diverse client populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Field Crisis Therapist
Aviva Family and Child Services
Los Angeles, California
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Participated in weekly team meetings to review cases and develop appropriate interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in distress.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills and strategies to manage stressors effectively.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss treatment options and progress.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Utilized various therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing or Narrative Therapy when working with clients.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as housing and legal assistance.
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
Server
Girl & The Goat LA
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Service Manager
Monkeypod Kitchen
Maui, HI
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff.
- Provided performance evaluations and ongoing constructive feedback in a professional and positive manner to all staff.
- Prepared and implemented weekly staff trainings as well as helped mentor my staff to reach their goals.
MSW Paid Intern
Grandview Family Counseling
Bountiful, UT
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Analyzed and evaluated client data and information to appropriately diagnose and implement treatment plans with an average of 12 clients.
- Utilized EMDR and play therapy interventions when appropriate.
- Maintained paperwork, including federal and state mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
- Referred clients, or family members to community resources and specialists as necessary.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in the client's status.
Higher Education Navigator
Division Of Child And Family Services
Ogden, Utah
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Focused on assisting youth sixteen and older with pursuing their goals in higher education, career development, and technical training.
- Assisted youth with completing forms for financial aid, admissions for scholarship applications and college campus tours.
- Facilitated Basic Life skills classes for the TAL program.
- Assisted in policy level changes on the State level, specifically aided in developing and advocating for Utah's normalcy law.
- Conducted National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) surveys collecting information on youth in foster care as well as outcomes of those who aged out of foster care.
Behavioral Health and Emergency Unit Intern
McKay Dee Hospital
Ogden, UT
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted crisis evaluations in the emergency unit and administered crisis intervention counseling.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed appropriate treatment plans.
- Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress utilizing DSM 5 standards and criteria.
- Properly documented pertinent information in regard to the patient's plan of care.
- Worked collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.
- Conducted short-term individual and family therapy with patient's in the Behavioral Health Unit.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions twice per week.
- Worked with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care.
MSW Paid Intern
James Mason Center's For Recovery
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked in a day treatment/intensive outpatient treatment setting for adolescents twelve to seventeen.
- Helped in the development of programming, agency procedures, agency protocols and measurement tools.
- Provided individual clinical services to individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders including intake, assessment and referrals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions as well as psychoeducational and support groups three days per week.
- Provided individual and family therapy utilizing evidenced based techniques.
- Connected clients to appropriate outpatient/step down services.
Child Protective Services Worker
Division Of Child And Family Services
Ogden, UT
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Investigated reports of abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect, specializing in sexual abuse cases with experience in all types of abuse and neglect cases.
- Conducted forensic interviews for open investigations with law enforcement and child protective services, partnering with the local Children's Justice Center.
- Conducted in-home visits to conduct safety and health assessments.
- Coordinated and referred services to children and families offered by community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the courts and community partners.
- Prepared detailed case documentation that included: intake records, investigation summaries, risk assessment social summaries, needs assessments, service plans, case history, and activity logs.
- Coordinated investigations with law enforcement, multidisciplinary teams and community agencies.
- Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents.
- Testified in court regarding actions, findings, procedures, and protocols.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Utah State University
Logan, UTBachelor of Social Work -
Utah State University
Logan, UTSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Completed training in EMDR level one
- Certified in Forensic Interviewing Technique
Additional Information
- Year long undergraduate internship with the Division of Child and Family Services.
- Birth parent support group and high school speaker volunteer 2011-2015.
- Hospice Volunteer 2010-2012.
- Famous Footwear Associate Manager 2010-2017
Timeline
Intensive Field Crisis Therapist
Aviva Family and Child Services
12.2023 - 10.2024
Server
Girl & The Goat LA
07.2021 - 12.2023
Service Manager
Monkeypod Kitchen
09.2017 - 03.2021
MSW Paid Intern
Grandview Family Counseling
06.2016 - 07.2017
Higher Education Navigator
Division Of Child And Family Services
01.2016 - 08.2016
Behavioral Health and Emergency Unit Intern
McKay Dee Hospital
11.2015 - 06.2016
MSW Paid Intern
James Mason Center's For Recovery
06.2015 - 11.2015
Child Protective Services Worker
Division Of Child And Family Services
05.2014 - 09.2015
Master of Social Work -
Utah State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Utah State University
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