Paula Kohrt
Bennington,NE
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in crisis intervention and training delivery. Skilled in developing impactful training programs to enhance staff performance and improve client outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
A Better Way Therapy
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to support clients' mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client goals.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate client progress and recovery.
- Cultivated a safe, supportive environment for clients to express feelings and experiences.
- Improved clients'' coping skills through the implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
Training Manager
Boys Town
03.2019 - 07.2026
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and engagement.
- Facilitated workshops on best practices, improving knowledge retention and application among employees.
- Assessed training needs through surveys and evaluations, aligning programs with organizational goals.
- Mentored Senior Training Coordinators and Training Coordinators, fostering professional growth and ensuring consistency in training delivery.
- Analyzed feedback from trainees to refine content and improve instructional methods continuously.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
Senior Training Consultant
Boys Town
08.2009 - 03.2019
- Developed and implemented training programs aligned with organizational objectives.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance staff skills and promote effective teaching strategies.
- Mentored Training Consultants, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- assessments to identify skill gaps within teams.
- Collaborated with leadership to design strategic initiatives for continuous improvement in training delivery.
- Improved employee performance by designing and delivering engaging training programs.
Community Director
Behaven Kids
05.2005 - 08.2009
- Developed community engagement programs to enhance outreach and support for families.
- Collaborated with local organizations to establish partnerships and resource sharing initiatives.
- Led team meetings to align goals and improve service delivery processes.
- Oversaw staff training and development, ensuring a high level of competence in delivering valuable services to the community.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure operational efficiency across programs.
Education
Master of Science - Agency Counseling
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-1985
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Coaching and mentoring
- Program optimization
- Strategic thinker
- Project management
- Training methods
- Training facilitation
- Training delivery
- Virtual training
Accomplishments
- Co-Authored the training manual Building Skills in High Risk Families
- Co-Authored the book Skills for Families, Skills for Life
- Participated in the development of advances in In-Home Family Services program model from Phases to Stages to Ecological Model to the current model.
- Participated in the update of the Preservice Workshop
- Project lead on update to Consultation Workshop
Certification
- CCMHC - Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- LMHP - Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
A Better Way Therapy
11.2021 - Current
Training Manager
Boys Town
03.2019 - 07.2026
Senior Training Consultant
Boys Town
08.2009 - 03.2019
Community Director
Behaven Kids
05.2005 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Agency Counseling
University of Virginia