Therapeutic professional with experience addressing mental health challenges and facilitating client growth. Reliable team player with strong skills in conflict resolution and adaptability, ensuring client-centric care. Seeking to transition into a new demographic where these skills can be applied to foster growth and positive outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Therapist
HeartLand Child and Family Services
05.2022 - 11.2024
Conducted community-based in-person and telehealth therapy services to youth ranging from 3-20 years old
Collaborated with caregivers, school staff and teachers, social workers, housing support staff, youth and family advocates, behavior specialists, and staff psychiatrists to support clients and families in reaching treatment goals and meeting needs critical to client’s overall wellbeing
Facilitated quarterly team meetings with clients, families, adjunct services, and social workers to create and track progress on short-term goals to ensure treatment goals met and appropriate services are being provided
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to successfully manage crisis and safety situations
Associate Therapist
New Directions School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Provided in-person therapy services to high school students with ERMHS counseling services
Conducted in-person group therapy services focused on social skills, self-image, and creativity
Implemented crisis-intervention support for students experiencing peer conflict, emotional dysregulation, and risk behaviors throughout school day
Collaborated with caregivers, teachers, and administrators on a regular basis to assess for student’s therapeutic progress and success in the specialized academic setting
Advocated for students during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and created therapeutic IEP goals for students
Associate Therapist
Child Parent Institute
06.2021 - 05.2022
Rendered in-person and telehealth therapy services to children ages 3-18, as well as to parents with children under age 12
Worked in partnership with caregivers and social workers to ensure clients and caregivers reached treatment goals and requirements were met regarding open CPS cases
Guidance Counselor Trainee
Petaluma City Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Provided telehealth counseling services to individual students grades K – 6th
Collaborated with parents, administration, teachers, and staff to ensure appropriate support was provided for students
2nd year practicum student at Child and Family Services Slave Lake/ Northwest Child and Family Services High Prairie2nd year practicum student at Child and Family Services Slave Lake/ Northwest Child and Family Services High Prairie