MCKENZIE ESPERO
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Licensed clinical mental health counselor with experience in outpatient therapy and in home family therapy settings. A person-centered therapist, integrating CBT and solution-focused approaches to provide the best quality of care to clients. Offering a 3- year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Experience in working with crisis interventions and couples therapy. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Northeast Health Services
Middleboro, MA
12.2021 - Current
- Person-centered therapist who integrates cognitive behavior therapy and solution-focused approaches to support needs of clients.
- Managing caseload averaging 30 clients per week.
- Documented client progress in confidential files following each session and performing client assessments, measures, and developed treatment plans to be updated regular to access progress.
- Train new hires and interns on electronic systems and client care.
Middleboro Intake Coordinator
Northeast Health Services
Middleboro, MA
10.2022 - Current
- Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
- Manage waitlist of 500 clients looking for therapy and code charts to accuracy.
- Assessed clients' needs and determined placement and assign clients to therapy according to availability, presenting concerns, and insurance requirements.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Adjunct Instructor
New England College
Henniker, NH
07.2023 - Current
- Instructing 12-20 students in the clinical mental health counseling graduate program in synchronized classes developing counseling skills and support understanding diagnostics and the DSM.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in better understanding for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, and offering substantial feedback to ensure growing support
- Mentored struggling students with targeted one-on-one assistance, leading to improved academic performance.
In-Home Therapist
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
Mansfield, MA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Effectively maintained caseload of 5 families averaging 20 hours per week of direct contact.
- Provide family therapy services to clients and families who need more intensive support than traditional individual therapy provides.
- Established risk assessment, CANS, and comprehensive assessments to support completion of identified treatment plan.
- Maintain records in accordance to code of ethics and complete required documentation on time.
In-Home Therapist Intern
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
Mansfield, MA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed 444.5 direct and 497.5 indirect hours of internship working with youth clients and their families.
- Maintained 8-10 client case load, averaging 30-35 hours per week when internship concluded.
- Conducted CANS and comprehensive assessments to correlate with treatment plan and targeted goals.
- Collaborated with providers to provide complete wrap around service model.
Therapeutic Training and Support
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Massachusetts, Inc.
Mansfield, MA
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Bachelors level clinician working along side master's level clinician provided in home family therapy services with youth and parents.
- Maintained caseload of 12- 15 clients lasting minimum of six months to one year in length.
- Develops youth's skills in areas of interpersonal growth, coping and self-management.
- Providing psycho-education for parents and youth regarding mental health and skills involving family systems.
Therapeutic Mentoring
Door Is Open Counseling Center
Hull, MA
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Community-based services attached to in home family therapy working with youth age 4-21 structured one-on-one mentoring sessions. Advocating for needs of youth at home, in school, and community.
- Maintained caseload of 16 clients, balancing clients needs and timely documentation.
- Established rapport with youth and used counseling skills to increase progress towards community based goals.
Engineer
US Navy
San Diego, CA
12.2011 - 01.2017
- 3rd class petty officer for US Navy attached to engineering department as Machinist Mate.
- Maintained excessive record of 150 personnel, accomplishments and trainings, while also supporting upper leadership.
- Performed maintenance on shipboard equipment to ensure overall deployment readiness aboard ship.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
New England College
Henniker, NH12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
New England College
Henniker, NH12.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
New England College
Henniker, NH10.2018
High School Diploma -
Braintree High School
Braintree, MA06.2010
Skills
- Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling
- Counseling Skills and Techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Appointment Scheduling
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Teaching and Instructing
- Time Management
- Administration
- Intakes
Volunteer/ Community Service
- PTO Board member for Williams Intermediate School 2023- Present.
- Board member for Bridgewater Youth Lacrosse 2023- Present.
- Board member for Bridgewater Badgers Cheerleading 2022- Present.
- Coaching little league for the town of Bridgewater 2018- 2019.
- Coaching youth soccer for town of Bridgewater 2017- 2019.
- Gestational carrier/ Surrogate 2017- 2018.
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
New England College
07.2023 - Current
Middleboro Intake Coordinator
Northeast Health Services
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Northeast Health Services
12.2021 - Current
In-Home Therapist
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
12.2021 - 05.2022
In-Home Therapist Intern
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
04.2021 - 12.2021
Therapeutic Training and Support
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Massachusetts, Inc.
08.2018 - 09.2021
Therapeutic Mentoring
Door Is Open Counseling Center
04.2017 - 08.2018
Engineer
US Navy
12.2011 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
New England College
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
New England College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
New England College
High School Diploma -
Braintree High School
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