Lori Blomquist
Fargo,ND
Summary
Experienced in working in a dual role as Recreation Therapist and Behavioral Health Counselor. Enthusiastic and passionate worker eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Therapist/Behavioral Health Counselor
Sanford Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Fargo, ND
09.2015 - Current
- Provide assessment of rehabilitation patient behavioral health needs
- Provide psychotherapy to patients and their families
- Develop behavior management plans and implement plans for Traumatic Brain Injury patients
- Provide Education and psychotherapy for families of patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
- Implement psychological interventions and coordinated community resources to assist clients' in community integration.
- Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings to assess and implement appropriate treatment plans
- Participate in documentation of assessments, care plans and progress notes
- Develop and implement individual treatment plan and recreation therapy activities for rehabilitation patients and Traumatic Brain Injury patients
- Ongoing Development of Recreation Therapy programs and activities according to evidence based practices and needs of rehabilitation patients
- Maintain recreation therapy standards for CARF accreditation
Mental Health Practitioner
Gull Harbour
Moorhead, MN
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided case management for individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
- Developed Individual Treatment Plans for residents
- Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Developed and implemented leisure education and recreation programs and activities for residents
Mental Health Counselor
PRN Counseling
Fargo, ND
01.1992 - 12.2002
- Provided individual, group and family counseling services in private counseling practice
- Specialized in developing counseling programs for adolescents and their families
- Specialized in providing play therapy sessions for children
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Consulted with and physicians and skilled mental health professionals making referrals to private counseling practice
Education
No Degree - Recreation Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WAM.Ed - Counseling And Guidance
North Dakota State University
Fargo05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.1980
Skills
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Psychological interventions
- Treatment plans
- Behavior modification
- Group therapy
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Records management
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Patient Health Assessments
- Mental health care
- Emotional health care
- Health education and resources
Timeline
Recreation Therapist/Behavioral Health Counselor
Sanford Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2015 - Current
Mental Health Practitioner
Gull Harbour
11.2014 - 06.2015
Mental Health Counselor
PRN Counseling
01.1992 - 12.2002
No Degree - Recreation Therapy
Eastern Washington University
M.Ed - Counseling And Guidance
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
University of North Dakota
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