MICHELE SEITER
Mansfield,Ohio
Summary
I have been a Therapist at a residential treatment facility for three years. I am a graduate of the Social Work program at The Ohio State University. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army with ample experience in the direct personal care of special needs patients/clients. Licensed LSW Therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Caring Behavioral Therapist with [Number] years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Therapist I
Abraxas Alliance
01.2018 - Current
- Works with adolescents with mental health or substance abuse disorder, including youth with sexual offending and sexual abusing behaviors
- Participates in the planning, organization and delivery of cross-disciplinary services, (i.e., assessment, treatment planning, counseling, specialized behavioral plans, safety plans, etc.) according to individual skills, abilities and scope of practice
- Develops Comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plans
- Completes monthly updates on individual treatment plans and contacts with supporters
- Performs Group, Individual and Family Therapy and crisis intervention as needed
- Utilizes group-counseling techniques to effectively monitor and enhance treatment progress
- Maintains necessary documentation, follows procedures and policies of the facility to ensure the safety and security of staff and individuals.
Abraxas Youth and Family Services Intern
The Ohio State University
08.2018 - 05.2018
- Observed individual, group, family sessions
- Assisted staff with documentation
- Worked on building rapport with clients and staff.
U.S. Army, Operating Room Specialist
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Prepared and readied the operating room environment for surgery
- Maintained strict operating room cleanliness and sterilization standards
- Assembled procedure specific medical and operating kits, supplies and equipment
- Received, cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized and stored medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Richland Newhope Raintree, Rehabilitation Technician
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided support and direct personal care and assistance to children and adults with developmental disabilities and challenges
- Managed and facilitated day-to-day hygiene, nutritional, grooming, and other personal activities and services
- Ensured safe, sanitary and compassionate quality of life environment for clients
- Maintained a record of patients care, condition, progress, and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Social Work - Social Work
The Ohio State University Mansfield
05.2018
Associate Degree program: Human Services -
North Central State College
01.2015
Skills
- Quality customer service/care
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Excellent listening and problem-solving skills and abilities
- Superb at working independently and professionally
- Crisis management skills
- Boundary setting
- Rapport Building
- One on one sessions
- Empathy development
- Client Relations
- Computer literate: Microsoft Word
- CPR Certified
Military History
- U.S. Army, Operating Room Specialist, 01/01/09, 01/01/11, Fort Knox, KY
- U.S. Army, Operating Room Specialist, 01/01/07, 01/01/09, Landstuhl, Germany
- U.S. Army, Operating Room Specialist, 01/01/05, 01/01/06, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- U.S. Army, Operating Room Specialist, 01/01/06, 01/01/07, Fort Campbell, KY, Operating Room Specialist Training
Timeline
Abraxas Youth and Family Services Intern
The Ohio State University
08.2018 - 05.2018
Social Work Therapist I
Abraxas Alliance
01.2018 - Current
U.S. Army, Operating Room Specialist
01.2005 - 01.2011
Richland Newhope Raintree, Rehabilitation Technician
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science in Social Work - Social Work
The Ohio State University Mansfield
Associate Degree program: Human Services -
North Central State College