Kyrosalum Clark
Odessa
Summary
Dedicated Provisional Therapist/Social Service Associate with 2 years of psychiatric inpatient experience providing hospital-level care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. Skilled in crisis intervention, risk assessment, psychoeducational group facilitation, and interdisciplinary treatment planning within acute behavioral health settings. Experienced in managing both high- and low-acuity patients experiencing suicidal ideation, mood instability, psychosis, cognitive decline, and co-occurring medical concerns. Counselor in Training (CIT) actively working toward LPC licensure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Associate
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Midland, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Provide hospital-level behavioral health care for adolescents (12–17), adults, and geriatric patients in a structured inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and suicide risk assessments.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic process groups focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, cognitive distortions, triggers, and crisis stabilization.
- Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, mood instability, psychosis, or acute psychiatric distress.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, case management, and medical providers to coordinate integrated care plans.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and document clinical progress in WellSky EMR in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Support discharge planning, safety planning, and aftercare coordination for continuity of care.
- Provide support for patients with co-occurring behavioral and medical concerns requiring 24/7 supervision.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05-2021
Skills
- Crisis Intervention & Behavioral De-escalation
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Acute Psychiatric Stabilization
- Psychoeducation & Process Group Facilitation
- Individual Supportive Counseling
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning & Goal Development
- Clinical Documentation & Compliance Standards
Timeline
Social Service Associate
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University