Marina Beebe
Albany,NY
Summary
- To contribute to the improvement of many lives that struggle with mental health imbalance and/or substance use recovery by providing a safe, knowledgeable, and comforting residential environment.
- To be an advocate and supportive team member for those receiving crisis services as well as for those who are providing assistance to the clients.
- To demonstrate motivational, empathetic leadership and facilitate program growth and success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
Northern Rivers Family of Services
07.2024 - Current
- Providing individual counseling to youth and adults (ages 4 to 45) who are affiliated with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), administering evidence-based assessments to evaluate presenting symptoms and gather further information for suspected diagnoses, developing biopsychosocial formulations, co-creating safety plans with clients and families, connecting clients and families to community resources for case management and additional support services, documenting and inputting concise and HIPAA-appropriate information regarding client progress (session notes), collaborating with external organizations and professionals, and researching effective treatment/therapeutic modalities.
Clinician
The Brien Center, Brenton House (Respite)
01.2024 - 06.2024
- In addition to the description below; contributing clinical impressions throughout team meetings regarding client progress and needs, reviewing treatment plans and sharing critical information that may benefit client care, transporting clients to urgent events while offering encouragement throughout the process (court hearings, behavioral health appointments), and organizing client-and-group-tailored excursions that are conducive to skill-building and improve overall client satisfaction.
Clinician/Mental Health Counseling Intern
The Brien Center, Brenton House (Respite)
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Providing individual and group counseling to adult program residents who are affiliated with the Department of Mental Health, administering assessments to examine the presentation and severity of mental health conditions, co-creating safety plans with clients who display unsafe behaviors and/or subscribe to thoughts of self-harm, retrieving community resources for continuity of care post-Respite housing, recording/documenting case notes, consulting with interdisciplinary team members to determine appropriate treatment plans, and researching effective therapeutic modalities.
Intake Specialist-Supervisor (BHUC/CBHC)
The Brien Center
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisting community members with access to acute care services, this includes (but is not limited to) the gathering of personal histories and completing intakes (as well as risk assessments), retrieving and referring to medical, mental health, and social community resources, offering emotional support check-ins (in-office or by telephone), training other intake specialists, participating in continuing education surrounding mental health and wellness, and teaching/practicing coping skills (such as DBT/CBT techniques - including mindfulness and breath work).
Case Worker (Transitional Support Program)
The Brien Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Participating in community outreach to offer emotional support to clients awaiting counseling services (providing in-home, in-community, and in-office appointments), retrieving outside resources for clients in need of additional care, utilizing iCentrix efficiently (recording and inputting appointment details in clients' files), organizing and scheduling appointment times, obtaining histories surrounding current mental health concerns (including possible substance abuse), and collaborating with team members in an optimistic and effective manner.
Substance Abuse Counselor - Inpatient
Berkshire Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Completing assessments and treatment plans with detox patients, authorizing insurances, retrieving outpatient resources (MAT; long-term rehabilitation programs; outpatient substance abuse programs), running psychoeducational (substance-related) and therapeutic (mindfulness/mindfulness meditation) groups, mediating phone call and in-person meetings with patients and their families, and working collaboratively with team members to discuss varying treatment options and possible recommendations.
Meditation Group Facilitator
Hope Rehab Thailand
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Training with Paul Garrigan at Hope Rehab; leading 10 practice meditations with staff members (20 minutes per session) and roughly 20 classes afterward with clients.
Support Staff/Intern
Hope Rehabilitation Center Thailand
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Motivating and coaching in all areas of rehabilitation - physical, mental and emotional. Assisting clients in completing assignments given by their designated counselors; including but not limited to: Timeline assignments (listing significant lifetime events leading up to their arrival at Hope, such as formative events like Trauma), ABC diagrams (providing lessons on how to dispute negative beliefs/thought patterns), and 'MindMap' diagrams (Graphing meaningful topics like 'denial' or 'rituals around using'). Training and months of experience with Recovery coaching (SMART goals, discussing progress and possible setbacks, preparation and planning for new routines inside and outside of rehab). Facilitating client activities: morning and afternoon exercise and meditation classes; cafe and shopping outings; temple visits; beach excursions. Experience with administration: Recording and inputting information into individual client folders and submitting information into computer software (Word documents). Outside of the office, picking up clients from the airport and welcoming them into the facility on arrival.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
12.2023
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Westfield State University
05.2019
Associate of Arts (AA) - Liberal Arts
Berkshire Community College
06.2017
Skills
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Certification
- Intensive 8-week training with Terre Passero through Mindful Leader organization Expected to participate in a forty-five minute daily practice, along with two-hour mandatory weekly Zoom meetings to work closely and learn with the instructor and peers
Timeline
Clinician
Northern Rivers Family of Services
07.2024 - Current
Clinician
The Brien Center, Brenton House (Respite)
01.2024 - 06.2024
Clinician/Mental Health Counseling Intern
The Brien Center, Brenton House (Respite)
04.2023 - 12.2023
Intake Specialist-Supervisor (BHUC/CBHC)
The Brien Center
12.2021 - 12.2023
Case Worker (Transitional Support Program)
The Brien Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor - Inpatient
Berkshire Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2021
Meditation Group Facilitator
Hope Rehab Thailand
07.2019 - 11.2019
Support Staff/Intern
Hope Rehabilitation Center Thailand
06.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Science (MS) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Westfield State University
Associate of Arts (AA) - Liberal Arts
Berkshire Community College
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