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Kris Bell

Pocatello,ID

Summary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience addressing mental health and co-occurring disorders. Skilled in facilitating therapy sessions using various modalities, including DBT and CBT. Focus areas include anxiety, depression, self-harm, and family dynamics. Experienced in tele-mental health and community engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Mental Health Therapist

Cedar Sage Counseling PLLC
Pocatello, Idaho
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.

Mental Health Therapist

Center Cousneling
Pocatello, Idaho
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on client's needs and preferences.
  • Maintained accurate records of client sessions, treatments and progress using an electronic health record system.
  • Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.

Hospice Social Worker

Bluebird Home Health and Hospice
Meridian, ID
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
  • Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to obtain services.
  • Provided education and support to patients' family members.

Mental Health Therapist

Limitless Life Counseling
Meridian, ID
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Documented observations and interventions in patient charts to ensure continuity of care.
  • Conducted therapeutic sessions for individuals and families to support mental health needs.
  • Developed client treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and established goals.

Referred clients to external resources to enhance support systems.

  • Collaborated with treatment team to effectively coordinate client care services.
  • Maintained accurate service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
  • Utilized crisis intervention and mindfulness techniques to reduce mental health symptoms.

Therapist Intern

Recovery 4 Life
Boise, Idaho
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
  • Collaborated with patients to establish post-treatment strategies for sobriety.
  • Completed progress notes and other pertinent paperwork in compliance with state regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.

Director of Social Services

Cascadia of Boise
Boise, ID
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Implemented social services care plan for each resident and updated plan annually in consultation with resident and family.
  • Facilitated monthly care meetings with resident and family to verify adherence to care plan and sufficiency of actual everyday care.
  • Assisted residents in adjustment to new environments and provided counseling for resident and family to assure psychosocial health and contentment.
  • Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources.
  • Handled or delegated resident support concerns respectfully to preserve residents' dignity, health and safety.
  • Advocated for residents in response to stated needs for care quality, food, facilities and resident interactions.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2014

Associate of Arts -

Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR
09.1993

Nyssa High School
Nyssa, OR
1990

Skills

  • Empathy and compassion
  • Team collaboration
  • Efficiency under pressure
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Leadership skills
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Owner/Mental Health Therapist

Cedar Sage Counseling PLLC
01.2024 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Center Cousneling
01.2023 - 06.2023

Hospice Social Worker

Bluebird Home Health and Hospice
02.2022 - 06.2022

Mental Health Therapist

Limitless Life Counseling
01.2022 - 01.2022

Therapist Intern

Recovery 4 Life
07.2019 - 03.2020

Director of Social Services

Cascadia of Boise
08.2017 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Social Work

Boise State University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Boise State University

Associate of Arts -

Treasure Valley Community College

Nyssa High School