Kristine Heath
Woodbury
Summary
Professional counselor with solid background in delivering therapeutic support in addictions and mental health interventions. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis management, and developing individualized treatment plans. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and achieving client-centered outcomes. Known for empathy, active listening, and fostering supportive environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Counselor
Inspira Medical Center Woodbury
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote mental well-being and personal growth.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress evaluations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance coping strategies and resilience among clients.
Assistant Children's Fitness Coach
Daniel Gracie Art of Movement
01.2023 - Current
- Designed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and abilities.
- Provided coaching about healthy lifestyle strategies.
- Conducted group training sessions, fostering motivation and team spirit among children.
- Monitored client progress, providing feedback and adjustments to optimize results.
- Organized community fitness events to promote health awareness and encourage participation.
- Implemented team-building activities that improved cohesion and morale among athletes.
- Mentored junior coaches, fostering professional growth and collaboration within the team.
Lead Counselor
ARS Treatment Centers
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Supervise a multidisciplinary team of counselors and support staff, ensuring delivery of high-quality client care and adherence to ethical standards.
- Conduct multidisciplinary team meetings, performance evaluations, and staff trainings to promote professional growth.
- Collaborate with external agencies including courts, CPS, probation, and medical professionals for coordinated care.
- Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state licensing requirements and agency policies.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, Audits and data tracking, and program development to enhance client outcomes.
- Participating in program development, policy and procedure implementation, and quality assurance activities.
Addictions Counselor
ARS Treatment Centers
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained caseload per state regulations and conducted individual and group counseling sessions
- Assures incoming patients have psychosocial assessment and an interpretive summary to oversee intake assessments on new patients
- Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies
- Worked collaboratively with clients to develop comprehensive treatment and care plans and prepares an aftercare transition plan for all patients at the earliest possible time and to review prior to discharge
- Documented every aspect of the patient journey including screening, intake, treatment, case management, progress toward goals and objectives, discharge summary, and treatment outcomes
- Assist client with resources and referrals for coordinating care, funding sources, insurances, and other community resources
Mental Health Counselor
Center for Family Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Design and implement positive social-emotional programs for students including presentations and workshops
- Provide counseling to promote optimum mental health for an at-risk population
- Resolve conflict that involve students in a crisis situation with the ability to manage interpersonal relationships
- Effectively interact with managers and clients both in-person and remotely to manage workflow
- Identify obstacles prohibiting academic success and develop solution-oriented progress plans
- Facilitate peer mediation and de-escalation of conflict
- Provide resources to students and families including advanced mental health counseling community services
- Prepared, organized, and stored information in a compliant manner according to privacy and data protection requirements
Stay-At-Home Mom
01.2020 - 10.2021
- During this time, my professional goals were put on hold to care for my three children. The pandemic had an impact on my ability to go back to work. I spent my time homeschooling my children so that they didn’t fall behind academically during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Addiction Counselor
Pinnacle Treatment Center
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Oversaw intake assessments on new patients and conducted individual and group counseling sessions
- Attended clinical meetings with the multidisciplinary team to review needs and barriers of clients.
- Worked collaboratively with clients to develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Designed the discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure progress to the appropriate levels of care
- Coordinated support services for clients and maintained clinical records
- Documented every aspect of the patient journey including screening, intake, treatment, case management, progress toward goals and objectives, discharge summary, and treatment outcomes
Outreach Case Manager
Volunteers of America
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Facilitated orientation and assessments of all new clients via an internal assessment tool
- Responsibilities for complying with privacy and data protection laws including HIPAA
- Monitored and documented client progress according to funding source standards and company policy
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings with clients and leadership teams
- Developed appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients as per contractual requirements
- Acted as a liaison between funding sources and other community resources
- Advocated on behalf of needs of program and program participants
- Coordinated regularly scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory conferences
Behavioral Health Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted with care of intellectually and developmentally disabled clients
- Managed individualized programs and maintained proper documentation of procedures
- Assessed daily goals according to individualized behavioral plan
Administrative Assistant
Underwood Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 01.2014
- Performed general office duties
- Trusted with safeguarding highly sensitive and confidential patient health related information
- Greeted patients and families in intensive care hospital unit with sensitivity and respect
- Communicated with healthcare professionals to foster efficient unit operations
- Became well-versed in medical terminology related to various therapeutic areas
- Multi-tasked a wide range of responsibilities while meeting time sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama, AL01-2028
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Individual and group counseling
- Clinical interventions
- Risk assessments
- Case management
- Dual diagnosis treatment
Certification
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Counselor
Inspira Medical Center Woodbury
09.2025 - Current
Lead Counselor
ARS Treatment Centers
11.2024 - 09.2025
Assistant Children's Fitness Coach
Daniel Gracie Art of Movement
01.2023 - Current
Addictions Counselor
ARS Treatment Centers
09.2022 - 11.2024
Mental Health Counselor
Center for Family Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
Stay-At-Home Mom
01.2020 - 10.2021
Outreach Case Manager
Volunteers of America
10.2017 - 01.2018
Addiction Counselor
Pinnacle Treatment Center
06.2016 - 12.2019
Behavioral Health Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
03.2016 - 08.2016
Administrative Assistant
Underwood Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 01.2014
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Alabama