Counsleor
Kristin DeBottis
Helio Health
Syracuse,NY
15
Years of experience
1
Certification
Professional counselor within a multidisciniplinary team equipped to guide clients through challenges and foster personal growth and gain community independence. Strong background in providing crisis management, emotional support, conflict resolution, and developing coping strategies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team to achieve impactful results. Adaptable and dependable with focus on active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Transition Team Counselor /Residential Specialist
1 Year 7 Months- Developed personalized treatment plans addressing clients' unique needs and circumstances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve client outcomes and program effectiveness.
- Advocated for clients' needs within the healthcare system to enhance access to resources.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Discharge coordination
- Community integration
- MAHARS/SmartCare
- All areas of mental housing
- Work with providers/Patient care
Program Director
7 Years 5 Months- Maintain all operations at Homestead SRO/CR
- Supervision with all staff weekly
- Admit new residents to program
- Scheduling of all staff
- Monthly staff meetings
- Narcan trained
- Interview, hire and train all new staff
- Staff evaluations when due
- Fiscal budgeting
- Oversee room cleaning & weekly room checks
- Assist with resident room cleanings/Bedbug policy management
- Maintaining/overseeing cleanliness of building
- On-call once a month
- Completion of all Helio Health provided training
- Participate in all Leadership meetings
- Assisting with monthly service planning for all residents
- AOT/ACT
- Transition Team
- Coordination of care/ HPC/Community providers
- SPOA
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and operational efficiencies.
Residential Specialist
4 Years 2 Months- Assist residents with all daily
- Supervise medications pass to residents
- Schedule appointments for residents
- Set up transportation for residents
- Answer incoming calls
- Assisting with weekly room checks & room cleaning
- Carry caseload to provide goals for residents
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology/Criminal Justice
Skills
CRP (OMH)
NARCAN Trained
Trust Training (OMH)
Defensive Driving certification
Microsoft Outlook/Teams
Microsoft Word (10+ years)
Microsoft Excel (10+ years)
Experience with individuals with mental health conditions
HIPAA
Care plans
Discharge planning
CASAC Completing in 9/26
Community provider
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Timeline
Transition Team Counselor /Residential Specialist
Helio Health
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Program Director
Helio Health
10.2017 - 03.2025Read More
Residential Specialist
Helio Health
08.2013 - 10.2017Read More
Columbia College
Bachelor's degree from Psychology/Criminal Justice
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