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Paige Kavanagh, MSW, LICSW

Bovey,MN

Summary

Skilled Behavioral Health Clinician with knowledge in delivering diagnostic assessments and individual psychotherapy for clients in a rural health care setting. Devoted to delivering therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused approaches. Motivated to significantly enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes for those on medical assistance in northern Minnesota.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Clinician- Therapist

Fairview Range Medical Center
Hibbing, MN
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
  • Provided psychotherapy services to individuals on medical assistance.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
  • Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
  • Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.

Mental Health Professional

North Homes Children and Family Services
Deer River, MN
08.2018 - 09.2024
  • Provides individual therapy
  • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
  • Develops diagnostic assessments and comprehensive evaluations
  • Provides crisis intervention consultation as needed
  • Provides in-services training to staff as appropriate
  • Documents in the medical record according to requirements of regulatory agencies

Direct Support Professional

Oakridge Homes
Grand Rapids, MN
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Helping people live more independently
  • Assisting with day-to-day needs (bathing, toileting, preparing meals, transportation)
  • Taking residents to community activities
  • Providing opportunities for growth by residents within on their individual goals and plans
  • Documenting what was accomplished during the shift
  • Keeping a clean and safe household environment for residents

Education

MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK -

The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
03-2019

BACHELORS OF SOCIAL WORK -

The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
05-2017

ASSOCIATES DEGREE -

Rainy River Community College
International Falls, MN
05.2014

Skills

  • Trained in diagnostic assessments
  • Trained in comprehensive evaluations
  • Conducting mental health screeners
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Treatment Plans
  • Cultural Competency
  • Critical thinking
  • Treatment planning
  • Good communication
  • Trained in Trauma Focused CBT
  • Trained in DC:0-5 assessments

Certification

  • LICSW

Timeline

Behavioral Health Clinician- Therapist

Fairview Range Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Mental Health Professional

North Homes Children and Family Services
08.2018 - 09.2024

Direct Support Professional

Oakridge Homes
01.2017 - 08.2018

MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK -

The College of St. Scholastica

BACHELORS OF SOCIAL WORK -

The College of St. Scholastica

ASSOCIATES DEGREE -

Rainy River Community College
Paige Kavanagh, MSW, LICSW