Larissa Carter
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
I have been a licensed therapist for over six years. I have worked in multiple settings from inpatient, rehab facilities , at risk youth, at risk families to crisis intervention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Assessment Team
Integris Health
05.2019 - Current
- Assess and provide referral information to individuals for mental health and / or chemical dependency assistance or treatment .
- Screen telephone calls to determine urgency of requests and initial treatment needed.
- Inputs data to spreadsheet to track assessments, outcomes and if necessary, placement attempts.
- Provides clinical mental health assessments and documentation of the assessment.
- Facilitates emergency detention.
- Facilitates placement of patents in inpatient psychiatric or crisis facility .
Therapist
Positive Changes
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
Therapist, Intensive Safety Services
Northcare
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided in home therapeutic services to families who are at risk for child welfare court involvement.
- Attend child safety meetings to address at risk families and develop individual goals for families.
- Work with an integrated team from DHS and northcare to address goals and needs of families.
- Utilize evidence base practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused theory to provide opportunities for change to caregivers who may be struggling with concerns related to mental health, substance abuse/ addiction, domestic violence and parenting.
- Provide services that are designed to support the outcomes of safety, permanence and well-being of Oklahoma's children.
Therapist
Catalyst Behavioral Services
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, and developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
- Aided Clients in drug addiction and addressed goals to maintain long term sobriety.
- Lead group and individual classes that addressed 12 step goals , long term sobriety, and medication management to aid in recovery needs.
Life Skills Facilitator
Positive Changes
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling And Disability Studies
Langston University
Langston, OK05.2013
Master of Arts - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12.2006
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.2002
Timeline
Mobile Assessment Team
Integris Health
05.2019 - Current
Therapist
Positive Changes
05.2017 - 05.2019
Therapist, Intensive Safety Services
Northcare
08.2014 - 05.2017
Therapist
Catalyst Behavioral Services
10.2012 - 08.2014
Life Skills Facilitator
Positive Changes
10.2009 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling And Disability Studies
Langston University
Master of Arts - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
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