Leah Gillies
Temple,TX
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Mental Health Therapist with expertise in CBT and DBT practices at Cedar Crest Hospital. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective one-on-one counseling and group facilitation. Recognized for developing innovative coping strategies and achieving high patient satisfaction, demonstrating strong therapeutic interventions and exceptional communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC
Temple, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions for adolescents and adults.
- Conducted mental health assessments through structured interviews and clinical observations.
- Assisted clients in developing effective coping strategies to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Gathered collateral information from family members and medical professionals to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups covering stress management, communication skills, and substance abuse prevention.
Data Management Specialist
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed documentation and maintained compliance for up to 10 concurrent healthcare projects.
- Created workflows for data quality and implemented HIPAA-compliant procedures.
- Performed data cleansing activities such as de-duplication, normalization, validation, and enrichment.
- Implemented best practices for organizing, cataloging, storing, archiving, and retrieving digital assets.
Data Integrity Supervisor
Joliet Job Corps
Joliet, IL
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensured compliance for over 200 student records through staff training on data protocols.
- Supervised staff activities to maintain adherence to policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and work ethics.
- Resolved conflicts among team members and departments to enhance collaboration.
- Generated detailed reports summarizing daily operations and progress towards objectives.
Community Health Systems Representative
Kosciusko Community Hospital
Warsaw, IN
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Supported over 800 patients monthly with scheduling and benefits navigation.
- Ranked among top 10% of employees in Midwest for patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated outreach programs to educate community on healthcare services.
- Consistently met daily performance goals established by management team.
- Assisted patients in identifying programs for support during challenging times.
Certified Chiropractic Assistant
Masterson Chiropractic Clinic
, IN
03.2007 - 06.2014
- Supported chiropractors in evaluating patients and developing treatment plans.
- Managed patient scheduling to ensure efficient appointment coordination.
- Educated patients on chiropractic care and home exercise strategies.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates with healthcare team.
- Delivered compassionate customer service to enhance overall patient experience.
- Redesigned workflows and trained staff to boost clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2025
B.S. - Psychology
Life University
GA10.2023
Skills
- CBT and DBT practices
- One-on-one counseling
- Youth and family therapy
- Group facilitation skills
- Therapeutic interventions
- Solution Focused Therapy
Certification
- Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins / Coursera
- CPR Certified
- Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, #99998
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC
08.2024 - Current
Data Management Specialist
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
Data Integrity Supervisor
Joliet Job Corps
02.2021 - 09.2021
Community Health Systems Representative
Kosciusko Community Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2020
Certified Chiropractic Assistant
Masterson Chiropractic Clinic
03.2007 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
B.S. - Psychology
Life University