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Kristen Ruoti

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Proven skills helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration, with a passion for strength based approaches. Strong interest in serving the adolescent and young adult population.


** My supervision hours will be complete at the end of May, at which time I will take the exam for the LCSW License.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Therapist

Eva Carlston Academy
02.2022 - Current
  • Enhance patient progress by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, educational consultants, education departments, transition programs, program and milieu directors and mentors.
  • Group planning and facilitation with adolescents and adults, encouraging participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
  • Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based on individual client needs including; CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, and motivational interviewing, and empathetic listening, to enhance overall effectiveness of interventions.
  • Maintain constant knowledge of trauma informed care through education, research and trainings to provide most effective patient care.
  • Develop strong therapeutic alliances with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Maintain strict adherence to ethical guidelines set forth by relevant licensing boards promoting integrity within the profession.
  • Provide crisis intervention services to clients and families in need, stabilizing the situation and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Develop and implement intensive, individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.

Primary Therapist

Eva Carlston Academy
02.2022 - Current
  • Enhance patient progress by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, educational consultants, education departments, transition programs, program and milieu directors and mentors.
  • Group planning and facilitation with adolescents and adults, encouraging participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
  • Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based on individual client needs including; CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, and motivational interviewing, and empathetic listening, to enhance overall effectiveness of interventions.
  • Maintain constant knowledge of trauma informed care through education, research and trainings to provide most effective patient care.
  • Develop strong therapeutic alliances with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Maintain strict adherence to ethical guidelines set forth by relevant licensing boards promoting integrity within the profession.
  • Provide crisis intervention services to clients and families in need, stabilizing the situation and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Develop and implement intensive, individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.

Family Support Advocate

Renew Wellness And Recovery
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Facilitate weekly zoom meetings for families of women in the recovery program.
  • Collaborated with families to assist in understanding their family member with disordered substance use.
  • Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach concepts of addiction and recovery, including the neurobiology involved.
  • Fostered resilience in families facing adversity through the provision of emotional support, coping strategies, and stress-management techniques.
  • Improved family functioning by providing crisis intervention, case management, and parenting support services.
  • Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
  • Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.

Clinical Social Work Intern

Elements Traverse Wilderness Therapy For Adults
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted individual sessions, family sessions, and update calls with parents, in the field and through electronic communication.
  • Planned and conducted weekly process group therapy sessions.
  • Assessed and explored the nuclear family system of each client and used my understanding to coach parents through reactivity.
  • Facilitated aftercare decision making with clients, families, and educational consultants.
  • Served on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Board.
  • Completed and submitted timely, accurate, and professional documentation of case files.

Lead Dental Hygienist With Anesthesia License

Wood Implants And Periodontics, Dr. Rob Wood
06.2010 - 12.2020


  • Performed specialty dental hygiene care for clients with advanced periodontal disease.
  • Administered local and anesthetic agents.
  • Remove sutures and dressings.
  • Counseled patients to help them feel safe and calm during examination and treatment.
  • Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
  • Managed correspondence and logistics for the hygiene study club presented by Robert A. Wood DMD.
  • Managed hygiene referral correspondence.

Parent Liaison Volunteer

Second Nature Wilderness Program
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Spoke with perspective families about program.
  • Emotional support for parents who had a child in the program.
  • Connect parents with local wilderness therapy support groups.

Registered Dental Hygienist

James C. Stover D.D.S., M.S.
08.2006 - 06.2010
  • Record and review patient medical histories.
  • Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients.
  • Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
  • Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
  • Counseled patients to increase their feeling of safety and calm during examination and treatment.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Denver
Denver, CO
11.2021

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2004

Skills

  • Evidence based, trauma informed care using CBT, DBT individual, family and group therapy
  • Intensive treatment planning
  • Diversity, equity and inclusivity competency
  • Case management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Care Coordination
  • Accuracy and efficiency in documentation

Certification

  • CSW Licensure
  • Citi Good Clinical Practice Certificate: Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training.
  • Registered Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthesia Permit - Current

Hobbies

I love almost anything outdoors and time with family! I enjoy gardening, yard work, running, hiking, DIY, and attending my son's numerous sporting events.

Timeline

Primary Therapist

Eva Carlston Academy
02.2022 - Current

Primary Therapist

Eva Carlston Academy
02.2022 - Current

Family Support Advocate

Renew Wellness And Recovery
05.2021 - 02.2022

Clinical Social Work Intern

Elements Traverse Wilderness Therapy For Adults
01.2021 - 08.2021

Parent Liaison Volunteer

Second Nature Wilderness Program
02.2018 - 12.2018

Lead Dental Hygienist With Anesthesia License

Wood Implants And Periodontics, Dr. Rob Wood
06.2010 - 12.2020

Registered Dental Hygienist

James C. Stover D.D.S., M.S.
08.2006 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Denver

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Salt Lake Community College

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Utah

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