KOURTNEY HARRIS
Monroeville,PA
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran with strong background in substance use and mental health, eager to combine lived experience with education, to pursue career in the substance use field. Passionate and motivated Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients to support them on their recovery journey.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Use Therapist
Jade Wellness Center
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient treatment groups daily each week
- Provided therapeutic interventions at the group and individual level for a caseload of 40 clients diagnosed with substance use disorder, and other Mental Health concerns.
- Completed encounter documentation , Treatment Plans, Case consultations, and ASAM's for each client using electronic record system Care Logic
- Implemented evidence based interventions including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing
MSW Student Intern
Allegheny Health Network Perinatal Hope Program
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed 720 supervised field hours
- Conducted SDOH and BARC 10 assessments to identify social needs and implement appropriate intervention or referral to community agency
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide care for pregnant and postpartum individuals with history of substance use
- Utilized electronic health record system, Epic, to complete DAP case notes and track patient care.
BSW Student Intern
Unity Point Community Cancer Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed 420 supervised field hours
- Provided psychosocial support and brief therapeutic intervention to cancer patients
- Conducted research on creating and implementing improved referral process regarding palliative care
- Utilized medical software Epic to complete pre charting and create case notes for each patient
- Collaborated in implementing emergency food pantry on site.
Education
Master's Social Work - Direct Practice Mental Health
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA01.2022
Skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Individual and group therapy
- Extensive personal experience with substance use and PTSD
- Critical thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Modification
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Active Listening
Timeline
Substance Use Therapist
Jade Wellness Center
06.2023 - Current
MSW Student Intern
Allegheny Health Network Perinatal Hope Program
08.2022 - 05.2023
BSW Student Intern
Unity Point Community Cancer Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master's Social Work - Direct Practice Mental Health
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wartburg College
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