Landy Sears

• Answered crisis phone calls and used clinical skills to deescalate and stabilize the individual.
• Completed risk assessments and safety plans and referred to the appropriate resources.
• Developed a trusting relationship with first responders and were able to develop quick rapport with individuals in crisis.
• provided brief, follow up interventions

Evaluated individuals accused of a Federal crime for SUD and MH and recommended treatment for these individuals.

Testified in Federal court as an expert witness in the areas of mental health and addiction and encouraged the court to allow treatment options.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
• Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
• Group, individual and family therapy as well as provided lectures as needed.
• Completed biopsychosocial, diagnosis and created treatment plans.