Lisa Casey
Natick,MA
Summary
Child and family therapist skilled to help with supporting youth and families in times of stress. I welcome a large array of challenges that children and families face. I enjoy teaching skills and promoting insight that simply allow for less stress. It's exciting to see youth develop skills at a young age that may help them as they grow. I enjoy working with the family system. I also enjoy working with parents who may be experiencing challenges with behavior.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider
Start Line Pediatrics
09.2023 - Current
- Provide behavioral health services including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and problem-solving for children and youth.
- Provide clinical consultations to parents, provide collaborative service delivery for families.
- Work as a member as part of the medical home.
Child and Family Clinician
SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council)
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Provide individual therapy services to children, adolescents and adults with varied diagnoses.
- Complete intakes and clinical paperwork including CANS, comprehensive assessments and behavioral assessments.
- Complete administrative tasks including MDT audits, scheduling and referrals.
Clinical Director Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI)
Advocates, Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided leadership, support and supervision to program staff.
- Responsible for clinical and operational delivery of services.
- Managed contracts and ensured regulatory requirements, outcomes and billing coordination were met.
- Worked collaboratively with others including HR, billing, insurance companies, families, etc.
- Hired and trained staff
- Fostered and maintained a welcoming, trauma informed, culturally sensitive environment and treatment approach.
- Provided crisis support and on call as needed to clinicians during emergencies.
Clinical Director of Shared Living/DS Res/AFC
Advocates, Inc.
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed and trained caregivers on Positive Behavior Support Plan strategies for Individuals.
- Developed Medication Treatment Plan plans and tracked behavioral data.
- Oversaw clinical needs of approximately 70 individuals/caregivers.
- Worked with guardians and caregivers to facilitate communication related to individuals.
- Participated in varied meetings including Shared Living Referral Meetings, Interviews with Individuals/families/collaterals and DDS.
Clinical Supervisor/In-Home Behavior Therapist/Outpatient Tx (CBHI)
Advocates, Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Coached/supported parents on behavioral interventions to allow for decreased target behaviors.
- Provided weekly clinical and administrative supervision to staff.
- Monitored individuals’ progress through home and community observations, data collection and parental/collateral feedback.
- Ensured compliance related to clinical documentation and agency policies/procedures.
- Created focused behavior management treatment plans to allow for reduction of target behaviors, following completion of assessments Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Action Plans.
- Worked closely with Behavior Monitors and ensure behavior plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
- Attended internal and external meetings to include TEAM meetings, internal consults, supervision, IEPs and Care Plan Meetings.
- Provided individual outpatient therapy.
Clinical Supervisor
Brandon Residential Treatment Center
06.2004 - 06.2014
- Provided individual, family and group therapy services to students and clients
- Provided clinical services to clients and families in varied service deliveries including Intensive Firesetting Program (TFTP), Sexual Behavior Program (SBP), Behavior Problem Assessments, CBAT, Intensive Group Home and Group Home, Day Risk Assessment, STARR Diagnostics and Residential/Educational (Res-Ed).
- Provided weekly individual clinical supervision to clinical staff and interns
- Completed diagnostic assessments, psychosocial assessments and discharge reports to include treatment and placement recommendations for clients
- Completed Rapid Fire Assessments (RFA) under the supervision of Dr. Robert Stadolnik and provided treatment for youth with firesetting behaviors
- Developed a skills-based curriculum to include Anger Management, Social Skills, Assertiveness Training and Relaxation Training
- Screened potential clients from hospitals, crisis centers and court and determined appropriateness for placement in Brandon’s CBAT program
- Participated in Behavioral Management Committee to modify Brandon’s Behavioral Management System
Assistant Program Director
Y.O.U. Inc., Wetzel Center
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Provided individual therapy to clients to ICBAT and CBAT clients
- Provided weekly staff supervision
- Participated in interdisciplinary TEAM meetings and ROUNDS
- Provided clinical updates to collaterals including school Systems, DSS, families, and lawyers
- Approved new client admissions to both Latency and Adolescent Units
- Provided rotating 24/7 on-call duties
Behavior Specialist
Milford Public Schools
07.2001 - 09.2002
- Provided behavioral consultation to teachers for children within the Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Schools.
- Assisted teachers with the development of social and emotional goals for students for their IEPs
- Developed Concrete Behavioral Plans in Coordination with Students’ Teachers to assist in decreasing students’ behavioral issues for improved academic functioning.
- Provided 1:1 services and support with students with Autism in a self-contained classroom.
Educational Team Supervisor
Evergreen Center
07.1999 - 08.2001
- Provided supervision for approximately 25 Staff
- Responsible for monitoring IEP Goals for Individuals and facilitated IEP meetings
- Facilitated weekly TEAM meeting and documented minutes
- Maintained compliance with individuals records per DDS and other state regulatory agencies
Head Teacher for Community Living
Evergreen Center
06.1996 - 07.1999
- Completed daily scheduling for staff and individuals with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Disorders and Neurological problems.
- Provided staff supervision
- Coordinated community trips to enrich the day to day experience of individuals
- Collected ABA related behavioral data
- Prepared and presented individuals progress reports and IEP and quarterly meetings
- Responded to crisis situations as needed
Education
M.Ed. - Counseling Psychology
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA01.2002
Skills
- Child and Family Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Behavior Management Skills/Parent Suppory
- Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Anxiety
- Autism Experience
- Motivational interviewing
- Meeting Facilitation
- Case Management
Certification
- LMHC
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider
Start Line Pediatrics
09.2023 - Current
Child and Family Clinician
SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council)
08.2022 - 12.2024
Clinical Director Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI)
Advocates, Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Director of Shared Living/DS Res/AFC
Advocates, Inc.
11.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Supervisor/In-Home Behavior Therapist/Outpatient Tx (CBHI)
Advocates, Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2020
Clinical Supervisor
Brandon Residential Treatment Center
06.2004 - 06.2014
Assistant Program Director
Y.O.U. Inc., Wetzel Center
09.2002 - 06.2004
Behavior Specialist
Milford Public Schools
07.2001 - 09.2002
Educational Team Supervisor
Evergreen Center
07.1999 - 08.2001
Head Teacher for Community Living
Evergreen Center
06.1996 - 07.1999
M.Ed. - Counseling Psychology
University of Massachusetts-Boston
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