Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Certifications And Skills
Timeline
Generic

Michael Folaumahina

Provo,UT

Summary

Experienced mental health professional with strong background in therapeutic practices and patient care in medical settings. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs, ensuring reliable and effective outcomes. Skilled in individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and patient assessment with focus on achieving measurable results. Known for exceptional communication and empathy, creating supportive and productive therapeutic environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Therapist

Provo Canyon School
06.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the evaluation and treatment 10 clients, monitoring their progress with behavioral issues, medication compliance, high-risk behavior, family interactions, and academic success.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients and their families.
  • Provide case management for the client, ensuring they attend relevant court hearings or other terms of probation. Also providing continual client updates to the clients case worker, lawyer, or judge.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to teenage clients with an aim to foster prosocial behaviors and decrease high-risk behaviors.
  • Held family therapy sessions with clients and family members to develop healthy boundaries, problem-solving techniques, and communication skill in family therapy.
  • Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
  • Assisted in the coordination of transportation services for patients, ensuring seamless transfers from the facility to their next destination or in-home care provider.
  • Continually worked with families in setting aftercare plans, ensuring seamless transfers in care.

Behavioral Health Manager

evolvedMD
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Provided therapeutic interventions in primary care clinics to those with mental health struggles or currently in crisis.
  • Applied evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions.
  • Continually collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants to provide multidimensional collaborative care to patients.
  • Attended weekly meetings with a psychiatric nurse practitioner to review client medications that may need adjusting.
  • Conducted psychoeducational presentations within the clinic, raising awareness about mental health topics while broadening outreach efforts.

Therapist Intern

Zest for Life Counseling
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked 1:1 with 15 clients per week with psychotherapy, both in person and virtually.
  • Engaged with families and individuals from the ages of 12-40.
  • Attended weekly treatment teams in collaboration with fellow providers.
  • Developed individual treatment plans for each client.
  • Utilized doctorate level documentation skills in completing relevant paperwork on time.
  • Proficiency with relevant assessments and DSM IV in diagnosing mental health disorders.

Education

Master of Social Work - Mental Health

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
05.2021

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Therapeutic family support
  • Client case management
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Effective collaboration skills
  • Experience in family therapy
  • Discharge planning and coordination
  • Proficient in both written and verbal communication

Personal Information

Title: CSW

Certifications And Skills

Certified Social Worker (LCSW attainment within one year), Utah Domestic Violence Coalition courses 101 and 102, Psychological First Aid, SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals, Skills for Psychological Recovery, Trauma-Focused CBT, Strong written and verbal communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Attention to detail, Time management, Organization, Computer and technology proficiency, Empathy, Patience

Timeline

Primary Therapist

Provo Canyon School
06.2024 - Current

Behavioral Health Manager

evolvedMD
05.2023 - 06.2024

Therapist Intern

Zest for Life Counseling
05.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Utah Valley University

Master of Social Work - Mental Health

University of Utah

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Michael Folaumahina