MARIA WILSON
Dayton,OH
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Therapist with a proven track record at Ellie Mental Health, adept in psychotherapy techniques and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in enhancing client well-being through innovative case documentation and suicide prevention strategies, achieving significant improvements in mental health outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional empathy and cultural sensitivity, ensuring client trust and progress. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
2023.07 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
Foster Care Case Manager
Necco Foster Care & Counseling
2020.12 - 2023.05
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
Mental Health Technician
Dayton Children's Hospital
2020.05 - 2020.12
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wright State University
Dayton, OH05.2020
Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Case Documentation
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Psychosocial assessment
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Confidential records
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MSW
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
2023.07 - Current
Foster Care Case Manager
Necco Foster Care & Counseling
2020.12 - 2023.05
Mental Health Technician
Dayton Children's Hospital
2020.05 - 2020.12
Master of Science - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wright State University
- Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MSW
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