Leah Gehlsen Morlan
Mental Health Clinician, Experienced Program Manager
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Skilled, creative, flexible professional with a unique skillset that combines program management with mental healthcare. Looking for a position that offers professional challenges and growth opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Green Counseling Services
06.2023 - Current
- Improve client engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.
- Contribute to ongoing professional development programs for staff members, sharing knowledge of current best practices in the field of mental health counseling, specifically suicide intervention and prevention, crisis response, and therapeutic approaches for neurodivergent clients.
- Promote a supportive environment by establishing rapport and trust with diverse clientele.
- Provide crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Enhance patient well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Participate actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
- Strengthen client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Conduct thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Develop tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
- Maintain ethical boundaries while demonstrating empathy to address sensitive topics during individual therapy sessions.
- Advocate for clients' needs within the broader mental health system and professional and academic settings, ensuring access to necessary services and resources.
- Participate in organization-based Research Committee, assisting in selecting research projects, best practices, and collaborating on policy and procedures
Mental Health Therapist
Tanager Place
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Complete one-on-one therapy with broad range of clients suffering from myriad issues / mental health diagnoses.
- Provide clients with recommendations to community resources, if applicable.
- Document client notes / progress in confidential files using Welligent.
- Utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, distress tolerance exercises, meditation, and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
Director of Crisis Response Services
CommUnity Crisis Services And Foodbank
7 2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw mobile crisis response services, including law enforcement liaison program.
- Oversaw Guidelink Center triage counseling services.
- Developed annual departmental budget.
- Implemented new projects to expand scope of service, engagement, and education.
- Collaborated with grants manager to identify appropriate funding sources, wrote grant applications, and contributed to periodic grant reporting.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines.
- Supervised more than 30 total staff members.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
Mental Health Therapist
Bridges Community Services
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Perform client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Complete one-on-one therapy with broad range of clients suffering from myriad issues / mental health diagnoses.
- Provide clients with recommendations to community resources, if applicable.
- Document client notes / progress in confidential files using Simple Practice.
- Utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, distress tolerance exercises, meditation, and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
<p>Program Manager, Program Coordinator, Administrative Services Coordinator</p>
University of Iowa Libraries, Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio (the Studio)
02.2014 - 07.2022
- Successfully manage operational, financial, programmatic, and promotional activities of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio, the Public Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate, and the Studio / Grad College Summer Fellowship Program.
- Successfully develop current Studio workflows and policies related to programming, project ingestion and management, day-to-day operations, and educational opportunities.
- Manage projects as appropriate, assigning staff, developing MOUs and other documentation, and determining target dates.
- Align with internal and external stakeholders, building relationships, strengthening collaborations, and supporting donation efforts.
- Develop annual budget, review expenditures, and analyze appropriate budgetary information.
- Instruct on digital humanities administration and project management in Digital Humanities Theory and Methods, Careers Beyond Academia, and Digital Scholarship Administration courses.
- Provide support for grant development and budgets, in writing grant applications, and in grant monitoring.
- Oversee public engagement efforts, manage promotional calendar.
MSW Advanced Practicum
University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed students presenting to Dental Mental Health and Wellness office within the University of Iowa's College of Dentistry, determined evidenced-based next steps using a brief counseling model.
- Diagnosed clients and developed treatment plans, implemented therapeutic interventions using appropriate modalities and theoretical approaches.
- Appropriately conceptualized cases and documented progress notes in Titanium.
- Assisted with outreach sessions on competitiveness and comparison among professional students, Green Bandana trainings, and on program orientation.
- Conducted outreach session on distress tolerance.
- Researched various modalities, appropriate use, and mental health barriers for specific population.
- Referred appropriately to various community organizations and resources.
<p>Mobile Crisis Outreach Counselor</p> <p></p>
CommUnity Crisis Center and Foodbank
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided counseling and referral to clients in-person, via phone, and via web-based platform Doxy.
- Utilized motivational interviewing, crisis intervention and de-escalation, strengths-based approaches, and suicide intervention as needed.
- Provided detailed "SOAP" notes of all client contacts.
<p>Family Medicine Residency Coordinator</p>
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Counseled residents, faculty, and Program Coordinator on policies and curriculum requirements set forth by the American Board of Family Physicians (ABFM) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
- Served as point-of-contact for all residents, providing guidance, support, and referrals, if appropriate.
- Managed recruitment process, rotation schedule, and residency procedures.
- Developed all residency policies and procedures based on requirements set forth by the ABFM and by the ACGME.
- Developed the annual budget and reconciled and monitored all expenditures.
- Analyzed residency data and national data, and worked with Residency Director(s) to make sure all appropriate benchmarks were met.
<p>Medical Staff Coordinator, Medical Credentialing Specialist</p> <p></p>
Mercy Hospital Iowa City
07.2008 - 10.2012
- Interpreted and oversaw the analysis and revision of the medical staff bylaws, policies and procedures, and department policies and procedures as they applied to credentialing, reappointment, and functions of established committees according to Joint Commission standards.
- Managed Credentialing Office and staff.
- Developed and managed the annual budget.
- Analyzed national data, hospital data, and medical staff data, and worked with Vice President of Medical Staff Affairs to make sure benchmarks and Joint Commission standards were achieved.
- Planned and coordinated medical staff activities, including special functions, working closely with Medical Staff President, clinical Department Heads, and Committee Chairs.
Education
University of Iowa, Bachelors Degree in Film
08.1998 - 08.2002
University of Iowa, Masters Degree in Social Work
08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Highly organized and dedicated
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Work well under pressure, independently, and with high volumes of people
Independent and creative problem-solver
Proficient in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite and Office 365, Zoom, Doxy, Google Suite, Titanium, Simple Practice, Welligent, and in various social media platforms
Experience providing psychotherapy to individuals
Proficient in crisis intervention and suicide intervention and assessment
Strong cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills
Motivational Interviewing
Behavioral assessment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Psychoeducation Delivery
Certification
LMSW #113899
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Green Counseling Services
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Tanager Place
08.2022 - 06.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Bridges Community Services
06.2022 - 11.2022
LMSW #113899
05-2022
MSW Advanced Practicum
University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry
08.2021 - 05.2022
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), LivingWorks
04-2021
<p>Mobile Crisis Outreach Counselor</p> <p></p>
CommUnity Crisis Center and Foodbank
07.2020 - 10.2021
University of Iowa, Masters Degree in Social Work
08.2018 - 05.2022
<p>Program Manager, Program Coordinator, Administrative Services Coordinator</p>
University of Iowa Libraries, Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio (the Studio)
02.2014 - 07.2022
<p>Family Medicine Residency Coordinator</p>
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
10.2012 - 02.2014
<p>Medical Staff Coordinator, Medical Credentialing Specialist</p> <p></p>
Mercy Hospital Iowa City
07.2008 - 10.2012
University of Iowa, Bachelors Degree in Film
08.1998 - 08.2002
Director of Crisis Response Services
CommUnity Crisis Services And Foodbank
7 2022 - 06.2023
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