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Mckayla Girotti

Corona,CA

Summary

Compassionate and skilled clinical therapist with experience in providing mental health services in diverse settings, including private practice and healthcare facilities. Strong ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans based on individual client needs. Demonstrated success in improving patient coping mechanisms and fostering mental well-being through cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic techniques. Made significant contributions to team effectiveness by offering insightful assessments and participating in multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Therapist

California Prime Recovery
Fountain Valley, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
  • Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
  • Offered individual counseling to individuals and family members to help work through depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
  • Evaluated substance use disorders and related mental health issues.
  • Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.
  • Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
  • Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.

Therapist

A Mission For Michael
San Juan Capistrano, CA
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
  • Utilized emerging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy as treatment approaches.
  • Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Met with up to 6 clients weekly with presenting problems such as mood disorders.
  • Provided mental health support for clients in fast-paced practice.
  • Facilitated group therapy consisting of 6 individuals, coaching participants to speak of important personal experiences.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems.

Case Manager

A Mission For Michael
San Juan Capistrano, CA
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals.
  • Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
  • Protected patient data in alignment with HIPAA privacy protocols.
  • Offered guidance in group settings to address self-esteem and anger management issues.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
  • Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
  • Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
  • Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.

Social Work Intern

St Joseph Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Conducted assessments of patient's needs and created treatment plans accordingly.
  • Developed relationships with community resources and organizations to provide additional support for clients.
  • Facilitated group psychotherapy sessions on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, and life skills development.
  • Gave presentations to interdisciplinary team members, including clinical documentation and therapeutic observations.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric episodes or distressful situations.
  • Documented clinical interventions within Electronic Health Records.
  • Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.

Mental Health Provider Intern

SocialWise Consulting
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided crisis intervention support for students, families and educators.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.
  • Worked with teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
  • Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers.
  • Developed treatment and intervention plans for students needing extra support.
  • Documented full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process.
  • Utilized established assessment techniques to evaluate and diagnose social interaction and learning problems.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.

Case Manager

Socal Empowered
Irvine, CA
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
  • Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
  • Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
  • Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
  • Constructed case notes and comprehensive reports for data entry into Kipu portal.
  • Identified and addressed financial and emotional barriers to discharge and recovery.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
  • Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.

Mental Health Worker

NSIGHT Psychology & Addiction
Newport Beach, CA
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
  • Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
  • Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
  • Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
  • Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
  • Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.

Social Work Intern

Childrens Bureau
Huntington Beach, CA
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
  • Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
  • Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.
  • Developed life skills program for children and young adults.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Investigated child abuse or neglect cases and exercised protective actions when necessary.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

UMass Global
Irvine, CA
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Coordinating services
  • Managing records
  • Conducting assessments
  • Educating families
  • Organizational skills
  • Grief processes
  • Child welfare and protective services
  • DSM-V and ICD-10 diagnoses
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Psycho-social assessments
  • Family support
  • Suicide prevention
  • Mental health assessments
  • Behavior modification

Timeline

Clinical Therapist

California Prime Recovery
09.2023 - Current

Therapist

A Mission For Michael
02.2023 - 08.2023

Case Manager

A Mission For Michael
04.2022 - 02.2023

Social Work Intern

St Joseph Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022

Mental Health Provider Intern

SocialWise Consulting
09.2021 - 03.2022

Mental Health Worker

NSIGHT Psychology & Addiction
05.2021 - 09.2021

Case Manager

Socal Empowered
04.2021 - 03.2022

Social Work Intern

Childrens Bureau
10.2020 - 05.2021

Masters of Social Work -

UMass Global

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Brandman University

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