Katherine Picciotti
Whitesboro,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Mental Health Counselor
Helio Health
Oriskany, New York
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct Mental Health intake and follow-up for Inmates booked into the facility
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for Inmates in distress.
- Assess for lethality using the C-SSRS and make appropriate housing recommendations. (Ex. Constant watch, special watch, general population)
- Meet with Inmates per request for individual counseling sessions
- Follow up with Inmates taking Mental Health medication. This involves referring to the provider when needed as well as meeting with Inmates when incident reports indicate diversion of medications
- Referring to other departments within the jail when appropriate (medical, MAT, discharge planning, ATI, etc.)
- Documenting all Inmate meetings in compliance with HIPPA regulations
- Maintain compliance with Sherriff's Office security and safety protocols and procedures
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Child Advocacy Center Of Oswego County
Fulton, New York
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored and documented clients' progress in treatment plans, including behavior changes and therapeutic interventions.
- Developed individualized counseling strategies based on client needs.
- Assisted in developing crisis intervention strategies and saftey planning for individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Provided referrals to community resources as needed.
- Attended clinical staff meetings to discuss cases and develop collaborative treatment plans.
- Educated clients about the causes of psychological disorders and the available treatments options.
- Participated in weekly supervision with a licensed therapist to review case notes and discuss best practices for working with clients.
- Maintained accurate client records according to agency protocol.
- Gathered data from standardized assessments for use in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Co facilitated psychoeducation group therapy for non offending parents
Floor Manager
Blink Fitness
Liverpool, New York
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensured that all staff members adhered to safety guidelines and regulations.
- Maintained a safe, clean and organized floor environment.
- Assigned tasks to team members in accordance with their skillset.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees regarding gym policies and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked shelves as needed, and reported any discrepancies to management.
- Conducted regular audits of gym operations to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Resolved member complaints or escalated them as necessary for further resolution.
- Created daily work schedules for staff members according to the needs of the gym.
- Analyzed member feedback data to identify areas of improvement in service quality.
- Reviewed employee time sheets for accuracy and submitted payroll information on a weekly basis.
- Promoted teamwork among team members by encouraging collaboration on projects or initiatives.
- Managed gym opening procedures to optimize store readiness.
Registered Behavior Technician
Trumpet Behavioral Health
Tucson, Arizona
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
State University of Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Community Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY01-2021
Skills
- Case management proficiency
- Risk Assessments
- Tracking client progress
- Case Files Maintenance
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- DSM-IV knowledge
- Intake Screening
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Building rapport
- Suicide precautions and saftey planning
Timeline
Forensic Mental Health Counselor
Helio Health
05.2023 - Current
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Child Advocacy Center Of Oswego County
11.2021 - 12.2022
Floor Manager
Blink Fitness
09.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Trumpet Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
State University of Oswego
Bachelor of Arts - Community Services
SUNY Empire State College
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