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Marissa Albat

Hermiston,OR

Summary

Diligent and passionate Clinical Supervisor with experience in clinical supervision, clinical skill and staff management, adept at developing rapport and advocating for clients. Skilled at clinical training and team supervision, enhancing service delivery through innovative program development and effective crisis intervention strategies. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in mental health services.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR-OP

Community Counseling Solutions
10.2024 - Current

The Clinical Supervisor, under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Clinical Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of assigned mental health and addictions clinicians. The Clinical Supervisor plans, assigns, directs and reviews the clinical work of mental health therapists. They ensure that the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) are adhered to, monitor quality assurance, and develops and monitor treatment protocols.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
  • Community Outreach
  • Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapies
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case consultation, training sessions and individual supervision.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support as needed.

ASSISTANT CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Embark Behavioral Health-Chrysalis Boarding School
05.2021 - 10.2024

Creative programming, work closely with clinical director and house managers in programmatic shifts. Facilitate staff meeting(s) trainings, support therapists across campus and serve as a liaison for families in crisis. Clinical supervision-direct client care and transition planning for assigned students and their families.

  • Trained staff on implementation of Individualized Treatment Plans and Behavioral Support Plans.
  • Managed sensitive cases professionally, ensuring timely intervention and support for patients experiencing crises or presenting complex clinical needs.
  • Supported and led clinical team with one-to-one meetings and regular group training.
  • Individual and Group Supervisions alligning with NASW code of ethics
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic through rigorous adherence to regulatory standards and continuous staff education on best practices.
  • Initiated data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement in clinical services delivery.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to inform organizational strategies for growth and innovation in clinical services delivery.

CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER

Akeela Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 05.2022

Clinical management, clinical records, and coordination of clinical programs under children's mental health umbrella. Assist the Chief Clinical Officer with clinical and supervision functions, routine quality assurance, program development, direction, and maintenance of accreditation standards for the Children and Youth programs. Act as a Mental Health Clinician responsible for providing direct program services related to behavioral health education and treatment. Coordinating TFC family recruitment, licensing, trainings, and ongoing support in adherence with accreditation standards aligning with various insurance necessities.

  • Evaluated program data to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous quality enhancement across all initiatives.
  • Provide individual and group administrative and clinical supervision
  • Hired, Mentored and developed trainings for staff members, fostering a culture of professional development and growth within the team.
  • Managed budgets effectively encouraging productivity standards

RAINFOREST RECOVERY CENTER PRN THERAPIST

Bartlett Regional Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020

Provide individual, group therapy and SUD/ mental health assessment

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of SUD challenges specific to AK
  • Established rapport with patients quickly, creating an open and trusting environment conducive to successful therapy outcomes.
  • Evaluated progress regularly through data-driven assessments to ensure appropriate adjustments were made to clients'' treatment plans as needed.
  • Refer to appropriate levels of care
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions from DBT and CBT models

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Juneau Youth Services
05.2017 - 12.2018

Clinical work in Level 3 and 4 residential setting, early childhood programming, school based programming and crisis. Form, educate and adapt individualized treatment plans according to medical necessity. Demonstrate working knowledge of the etiology and treatment of mental illness, behavior dysfunction, child and adolescent development, family dynamics and cultural differences.

  • Provide individual, group and family therapy
  • Collaborate with treatment team members and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Medicaid regulations specific to AK
  • Delivered psychoeducational presentations to clients, families, and community members on various mental health topics to increase awareness and understanding.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses.


CASE MANAGEMENT

Greener Paths
08.2015 - 05.2017

Work with recipients and those seeking benefits from the Developmental Disabilities and ABI waiver programs through the Wyoming Department of Health.

  • Create and assist individuals in reaching measurable goals/ Summarize goal progress
  • Crisis intervention
  • Assist individuals and families in care management and delegation of their waiver services
  • Advocate for clients and family across communities and settings
  • Personalized case management, addressing individual needs and concerns.


Behavioral Health Youth Worker

Cathedral Home for Children
08.2014 - 03.2017

Supervise and assist, assure the safety of all residents of Cathedral Home.

  • Demonstrate good intervention strategies, assesses and intervenes prior to negative activity, and follows through with positive rewards for residents
  • Participate in admissions process, orientation for new residents, and follow through on the treatment plan for each resident
  • Established trusting relationships
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wyoming
Laramie Wy
05-2015

Skills

  • Developing Rapport
  • Advocacy
  • Creativity
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • CPR/AED
  • Clinical training
  • Team supervision
  • Staff scheduling
  • Clinical assessment
  • Staff development
  • Mental health counseling

Certification

  • Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional
  • Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional

Trainings

  • Core Competencies with the Autism Spectrum- 2024
  • Pesi Conference of Trauma and Addiction- 2023
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention- 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Strengthening Families Curriculum Training- 2021
  • Frontline Leadership Institute Training Cohort- 2021
  • Child Parent Psychotherapy 2019-2020
  • NAADAC Conference 2020
  • Family First Treatment Association National Conference, 2020, 2019
  • National Association of Social Work (NASW) Conference- 2016
  • Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) Conference- 2016
  • Partnership Access Therapy Conference (PAT) – 2016
  • MEGA Conference- 2016
  • MEGA Conference-2015

Timeline

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR-OP

Community Counseling Solutions
10.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Embark Behavioral Health-Chrysalis Boarding School
05.2021 - 10.2024

RAINFOREST RECOVERY CENTER PRN THERAPIST

Bartlett Regional Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020

CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER

Akeela Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 05.2022

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Juneau Youth Services
05.2017 - 12.2018

CASE MANAGEMENT

Greener Paths
08.2015 - 05.2017

Behavioral Health Youth Worker

Cathedral Home for Children
08.2014 - 03.2017

Master of Social Work -

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wyoming