Lorri Lynn Wesson
Delta,United States
Summary
I am a seasoned professional in the mental health field, with a number of years working with children, adolescents, families, individuals, and couples to address and mediate symptoms and behaviors of concern, for overall functional improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Clinician
Adapt and Balance Counseling, LLC
Delta, CO
06.2023 - Current
- Provision of Initial Assessments of clients to diagnose mental and behavioral health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Delivery of tailored mental health care to diverse client groups, including children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples.
- Application of individualized counseling techniques to address client and family issues
- Collaboration with clients and families to discuss treatment options and define therapy goals
- Guidance provided to clients and families in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems
- Assistance with crisis intervention, when needed, to provide immediate support for clients in distress
- Development of healthy therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective and helpful interventions and communication
- Maintenance of detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Preparation and maintenance of required documentation and reports
- Coordination and collaboration with external agencies (including Delta County Diversion and Montrose and Delta County CPS) to provide helpful and appropriate client care
Mental Health Therapist
Families Plus
Delta, CO
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provision of mental health therapy to adults, adolescents, children and families
- Responsible for intensive Case Management services for families on my Caseload
- Collaboration of care with medical providers, schools, and additional sources of community support
- Maintenance of frequent and consistent communication with clients, parents, and referral sources
- Maintenance of accurate and timely documentation
- Provision of needs assessments for all clients referred for services
Integrated Mental Health Therapist
Center for Mental Health
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Provision of mental health therapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults in a medical setting
- Collaboration of care with physicians, nursing staff, and schools
- Maintenance of accurate and timely documentation in two EHRs
- Participation in Provider Meetings in medical setting
Mental Health Provider
Centennial Mental Health Center
Limon, CO
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Conduction of Initial Assessments for the purpose of diagnostics, needs, strengths, and recommended course of treatment
- Development and implementation of Treatment Plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Provision of education related to symptoms and behaviors of concern
- Provision of psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults
- Utilization of evidence-based practices to guide treatment interventions
- Modification of treatment approaches, as needed, and correlating with changes in clients' status
- Documentation of all patient interactions, Treatment Plans, and progress notes in electronic health record
- Conduction of suicide risk assessments and implementation of Safety Plans as needed
- Provision of crisis intervention services to individuals in distress
Program Director-Child and Adolescent Unit
Colorado West Mental Health
Grand Junction, CO
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Conducted regular program reviews and status updates with stakeholders, fostering transparent communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Directed the development and maintenance of comprehensive program documentation, including plans, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new hires involved in the program activities.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the program lifecycle.
- Implemented best practices in order to maximize efficiency of operations.
- Oversaw the resolution of issues and challenges impacting program delivery, facilitating problem-solving and decision-making processes.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Therapist
Griffith Centers For Children
Rifle, Grand Junction, CO
05.2004 - 04.2007
- Conduction of Initial Assessments for the purpose of diagnostics, needs, strengths, and recommended course of treatment
- Development and implementation of Treatment Plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Provision of education related to symptoms and behaviors of concern
- Provision of psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults
- Utilization of evidence-based practices to guide treatment interventions
- Modification of treatment approaches, as needed, and correlating with changes in clients' status
- Documentation of all patient interactions, Treatment Plans, and progress notes in electronic health record
- Conduction of suicide risk assessments and implementation of Safety Plans as needed
- Provision of crisis intervention services to individuals in distress
Education
Master of Liberal Arts - Counseling Psychology
Regis University
Denver, Colorado05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, Colorado05.1997
Skills
- Provision of mental health therapy to adults, adolescents, children, and families
- Responsible for intensive case management services for families on my caseload
- Collaboration of care with medical providers, schools, and additional sources of community support
- Maintenance of frequent and consistent communication with clients, parents, and referral sources
- Maintenance of accurate and timely documentation
- Provision of needs assessments for all clients referred for services
- Provision of mental health therapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults in a medical setting
- Collaboration of care with physicians, nursing staff, and schools
- Maintenance of accurate and timely documentation in two EHRs
- Participation in provider meetings in medical setting
Personal Information
Title: LPC Mental Health Therapist
Timeline
Owner/Clinician
Adapt and Balance Counseling, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Families Plus
08.2021 - 08.2023
Integrated Mental Health Therapist
Center for Mental Health
08.2012 - 07.2021
Mental Health Provider
Centennial Mental Health Center
06.2009 - 06.2012
Program Director-Child and Adolescent Unit
Colorado West Mental Health
04.2007 - 04.2008
Therapist
Griffith Centers For Children
05.2004 - 04.2007
Master of Liberal Arts - Counseling Psychology
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Mesa State College
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