Nicole King
Elgin,IL
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Health Therapist and Educator, adept in crisis intervention and mental health support. Spearheaded innovative treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based techniques. Excelled in mentoring clients and staff, conducting various treatment plans and sessions, general education, fostering client development and family support, and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated exceptional ability in program management and client advocacy, significantly improving engagement and success rates both personally and on an educational platform.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2019
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients in collaboration with a team.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Lead Teacher for Inpatient and Outpatient Children
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2011
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Constructed an Educational Improvement Team and held a position on Customer Care Team.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading And Literacy
Roosevelt University
Schaumburg, IL05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2003
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Mental Health Support
- Client Records Management
- Client Advocacy
- Behavior Modification
- Group and individual instruction
- Program Management
- Training facilitation
- Mentoring abilities
- Staff Development
Additional Information
Other training and experience base includes CPI, Seclusion's and Restraints, CPR and First Aid (certified by the American Red Cross), ADHD, Nutritional Health, Mood Disorders, Bipolar, Psychodramatic Puppet Therapy, Self-Injury, Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher for Inpatient and Outpatient Children
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Reading And Literacy
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Illinois State University
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