Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Affiliations
Professional Recognition
Community Service
Training
References
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Pagét Yannelli

Mental Health Counselor

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Counselor, utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapies combined with mindfulness and somatic practices. Educated in addiction and trauma-informed care, incorporating EMDR, Inner-Child work, and Internal Family Systems to address PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Additional background as a medical social worker, working with grief, death, and dying. Dedicated CSWA with effective communication skills who is devoted to providing and implementing effective treatment plans for adolescents, adults, and couples. Determined and motivated to learn and help others on the journey of wholeness. Decades of experience in management and leadership roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Social Work Associate

Westwind Counseling
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions with diverse mental health challenges
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments
  • Developed treatment plans and maintained effective therapeutic relationships.

Medical Social Worker

Bristol Hospice
06.2021 - 10.2024
  • Conducted psychosocial evaluations, managed a caseload of sixty patients, educated families on end-of-life care, and provided crisis interventions and resources
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create individual treatment plans and best practices
  • Trained new social workers in case management and EHR system.

Volunteer Coordinator / Recruiter / Organizer

Bristol Hospice
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conducted patient assessments, provided team management, and recruited and empowered volunteers.

Board President / Program Developer / Liaison

Lotus Rising Project
09.2016 - 07.2019
  • Conducted board meetings, developed organizational programs, including bylaws, policies, and procedures, provided support and resources for the LGBTQ+ community and promoted social activism, served as community liaison with other LGBTQ+ organizations and organized the annual Pride Parade, provided LGBTQ+ competency training for nursing and administrative staff in the community, co-facilitated SAGA (Sex & Gender Alliance) support groups.

Intake Assessor / Counselor

Dunn House
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Served as intake assessor and crisis intervention counselor.

Group Facilitator / Volunteer Mentor

Children's Advocacy Center
10.2009 - 08.2011
  • Facilitated support groups for trauma survivors ages 13-18.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Portland State University
Portland, Oregon

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon

Skills

EMDRundefined

Additional Information

Decades of experience leading diverse teams by empowering individuals, enhancing collaboration, and promoting growth. I hope to apply my experience and leadership skills to private practice by running therapeutic groups to promote healing through group dynamics. I seek a position where I can continue to improve the lives of others and support those around me to become the best of themselves.

Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association
  • Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program

Professional Recognition

  • Praised by Executive Director at Bristol Hospice for superior communication skills and lauded as 'one of the best social workers she had ever worked with.'
  • Commended by interdisciplinary colleagues for my pioneer work and leadership on addiction at end-of-life, advocating for hope and recovery as part of care plans.
  • Celebrated for rescuing the Lotus Rising Project, the largest LGBTQ+ youth organization in Southern Oregon, and restoring community relations.

Community Service

  • Board President / Program Developer / Liaison, Lotus Rising Project, Ashland, Or, 09/01/16, 07/01/19
  • Intake Assessor / Counselor, Dunn House, Talent, Oregon, 01/01/18, 06/01/18
  • Group Facilitator / Volunteer Mentor, Children’s Advocacy Center, Medford, Oregon, 10/01/09, 08/01/11

Training

  • EMDR- Trauma Recover HAP program, 2023
  • Imago - therapeutic principles of Hendrick and Hunt for couples work, 2023
  • QMHA- Qualified Mental Health Associate, Certification, Eugene, OR, 2021
  • CRT Training - Critical Race Theory, CBI (Cognitive Behavioral Institute) Portland, OR, 2018
  • Qigong, Szechuan, China, 2005
  • Yoga, Rishikesh India & Ko Pha-ngan Thailand, 2005
  • Nonviolent Communication Training, Center for Nonviolent Communication, Ashland, OR, 2004

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Clinical Social Work Associate

Westwind Counseling
06.2023 - 02.2024

Medical Social Worker

Bristol Hospice
06.2021 - 10.2024

Volunteer Coordinator / Recruiter / Organizer

Bristol Hospice
10.2020 - 06.2021

Intake Assessor / Counselor

Dunn House
01.2018 - 06.2018

Board President / Program Developer / Liaison

Lotus Rising Project
09.2016 - 07.2019

Group Facilitator / Volunteer Mentor

Children's Advocacy Center
10.2009 - 08.2011

Master of Social Work -

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Southern Oregon University
Pagét YannelliMental Health Counselor