Michael Kerstetter
Farmington,MN
Summary
A relational, organized, humble, and motivated leader with sound knowledge within the counseling profession. Excellent in time-management, encouragement, and empowering others to become the best versions of themselves.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom And Associates
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained client caseload of 34-38 individuals and couples per week.
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
- Provided therapy for clients through the framework of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Couples Counseling, and Sand Tray therapy while incorporating a Christian perspective.
- Complete mandatory diagnostic assessments ordered through courts for clients on probation in a thorough and timely manner.
In-Home/Outpatient Therapist
Lifestance Health
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintained a full-time outpatient caseload of clients and utilized behavioral, solution-focused, ARC theory, and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy in treatment
- Developed timely treatment plans collaboratively with clients and integrated these plans into treatment
- Worked with children ages 7+ in foster-care in providing evidence-based trauma interventions including collaborating with caregivers and county workers routinely.
- Worked with children ages 7+ in the CTSS program while incorporating behavioral skills work, parental support skills, and crisis intervention.
Mental Health Case Manager
Minnesota Mental Health Clinics
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Assigned caseload of 30 clients with SPMI diagnoses
- Met with each client once per month face-to-face to ensure client progress and address any potential mental health and/or economic needs
- Create-implement treatment plans and perform functional assessments every 6 months
- Manage client's crises responses and coordinated with Dakota County Crisis to ensure proper care and management of client.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN12.2016
Skills
- Teaching experience
- Public speaking experience
- Crisis Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- Grading experience
- Presentation Skills
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom And Associates
04.2022 - Current
In-Home/Outpatient Therapist
Lifestance Health
02.2020 - 04.2022
Mental Health Case Manager
Minnesota Mental Health Clinics
11.2018 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
North Central University
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