Lora "Lorie" Minidis, MA LPC

Provide clinical counseling to clients using a person centered approach with evidenced based modalities

• Build strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
• Establish clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
• Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
• Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
• Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
• Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.

Provide de-escalation services and crisis intervention to patients in the emergency room setting.

Conduct clinical assessment for determination of need for psychiatric inpatient for individuals in the emergency room or on medical floor admission within the hospital

Work in collaboration with emergency room providers, hospital staff, psychiatrist and community agency for best possible outcomes for patients

Work with psychiatric inpatient facilities for potential of inpatient psychiatric treatment

Create safety plan with patients and families, provide community resources and support for continued mental health services

Oversee immediate clinical operations for therapists and case managers for the Kalkaska CMH office

Provide supervision, clinical guidance and consultation for clinicians including the training and development of new staff

Ensure documentation and reporting of clinical records are maintained in accordance with compliance regulations and agency goals

Support ethical and professional interaction with services provided in a person centered manor

Develop coordination and collaboration with community partners for continuum of care

Provide immediate crisis intervention, assessment, and/or clinical intervention when necessary

Support and develop a cohesive team atmosphere to provide quality services and care to clients

• Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
• Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
• Supervised clinicians-in-training such as interns and new counselors.
• Consulted with other therapists, public, and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
• Enhanced treatment outcomes with comprehensive assessments, tailored treatment plans, and consistent progress monitoring.
• Developed strong therapeutic relationships, fostering trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Supported colleagues during challenging cases by offering insights gained from personal experience working with similar populations or presenting symptoms.
• Improved client mental health by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Provided Crisis intervention and immediate crisis counseling to those person in mental distress

Provided suicide risk assessment and/or suicide intervention when necessary

Responding to immediate safety risks as needed with the potential of activating appropriate contact of emergency services when necessary