Hi, I’m
Nisa Tu
San Jose,CA
Summary
Creative Arts Therapist with 6+ years of experience in in-patient psychiatry, specializing in the design and implementation of innovative, evidence-based therapeutic interventions utilizing art, music, drama, movement, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, and stress management techniques to promote mental health and emotional well-being. Adept at fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for patients with diverse psychiatric disorders while encouraging self-expression, goal planning, and personal growth. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, tailoring treatment plans to individual needs, and tracking patient progress. Passionate about empowering individuals on their path to recovery and contributing to a compassionate, holistic care approach.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
San Mateo Medical Center
Creative Arts Therapist
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Interviews and evaluates 20 patients daily to assess their service needs and levels of functioning using techniques such as diagnostic tests, exercise, and other assessments; develop treatment plans and goals; determines interventions or modalities by which these goals are to be achieved
- Participates as member of interdisciplinary treatment team and provides therapy input to overall treatment approach in general case conferences or meetings in which specific patient problems are discussed; communicates tests results and measurements to physicians, members of allied health disciplines, and patients' families; develops and modifies initial and subsequent treatment programs consistent with changing needs of patient
- Conducts treatment sessions for individuals and groups to improve physical, cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, behavioral functioning, and independence in life activities; selects treatment interventions and modalities such as stress management, coping skills, mindfulness, meditation, play therapy, leisure activities, games, music, art, drama, dance, movement, exercise, sports, athletics, and horticulture that are compatible with patient's interests, needs, and capabilities
- Develops and maintains patient records, records clinical notes on patient charts, and prepares patient progress reports for reference by treatment team
- Provides referral services to patients regarding recreational and psychological resources within organization as well as community
- Participates in and contributes to planning of recreation therapy, psychological services/programs, and development and evaluation of program goals, objectives, and outcome measures
- Participates in continuing education/staff development programs and other hospital departmental and professional licensing requirements
- Conducted research for acute psychiatric unit, gathered information
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
Education
Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA
Master of Arts from Transpersonal Psychology, Research
03.2023
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science from Therapy And Rehabilitation
05.2017
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Social perceptiveness
- Operations analysis
- Active listening
- Online research
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Life Coach
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Creative Arts Therapist
San Mateo Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
Sofia University
Master of Arts from Transpersonal Psychology, Research
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science from Therapy And Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Life Coach
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
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