Priya kannoth patinjarayil
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Bilingual Counseling Intern known for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort and promoting progress during sessions. Easily collects information about clients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into clients' mental state.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist 1-BH-Adult
Clinica Sierra Vista
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from substance use disorder issues.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Behavioral Health Therapist I
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Consulted with other therapists, public, and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories, and other assessment methodologies.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs, or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
- Determined if non-progressing clients should continue to be counseled or referred to other specialists.
- Supported clients by providing referrals and linkages to substance abuse, mental and medical services.
- Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
- Counseled clients individually to provide strategies for becoming aware of strengths and adjusting socially to environments.
- Implemented psychological interventions and coordinated community resources to assist clients' in community integration.
Pre-Licensed Therapist
College Community Services
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
Counseling Intern - Volunteer at ROC
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted over 100 assessments and provided individual therapy sessions for approximately 6 clients during the period of internshipsEstablish rapport with clients and engaged them in skill-building activities
- Experience in providing psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and self-care strategies
- Maintained client progress notes for intense review and continuity of care
- Collaborated with various outpatient community outreach services to support clients with transitions
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems
Intern-Volunteer at CWIC
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided crisis intervention and brief supportive counseling to callers who are experiencing an emotional crisis
- Conducted Assessments to clients in accordance with CWIC policies and procedures
- Utilized referral database to provide referral assistance to clients who are seeking mental health and substance abuse services
- Manage interactions with clients to ensure an appropriate level of support is provided
- Accurately and efficiently document client interactions
Volunteer
Kern Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided information about available community resources and applicable services
- Conducted Assessments such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, Audit-C and DAST-10
- Recorded Assessment Scores
- Documented Progressive notes
- Followed-up with Patients over the phone
- Worked with Cerner
Volunteer
Kern Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Shadowed Mental Health Assessments
- Conducted PHQ-9 and GAD-7 with the outpatient clients
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
Substitute Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Medical Technology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2012
Skills
- Passed Law and Ethics Exam
- Client-focused strategy
- Treatment plan development
- Individualized counseling
- Mental Health/SUD Assessments
- Counseling techniques
- Knowledge in interventions - CBT, DBT, mindfulness, self-care strategies
- Documentation skills
- Strong interpersonal relationship
- Bilingual - Fluency in Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil
- Passed CPCE Exam, a requirement for graduating from the program
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Certification
Law and Ethics
References
Dr. Mohammed Molla, MD
Associate Clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine
Interim Joint Chairman
KM and Kern County Mental Health
Email: MMolla@kernbhrs.org
Ph: 661-378-7519
Elizabeth Bailey, LCSW
Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor II
EAST BAKERSFIELD CHILDREN 3
Email: EBailey@KernBHRS.org
Ph: 661-868-6961
Susana Marin Pena, ACSW
Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor I
RESIDENCY CLINIC
820 34th St, Bakersfield, CA-93301
Email: SPena@KernBHRS.org
Ph: 661-703-6397
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Timeline
Therapist 1-BH-Adult
Clinica Sierra Vista
06.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Therapist I
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
Pre-Licensed Therapist
College Community Services
03.2022 - 07.2022
Intern-Volunteer at CWIC
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
05.2021 - 06.2021
Counseling Intern - Volunteer at ROC
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer
Kern Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Kern Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2017
Substitute Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
01.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Medical Technology
Cleveland State University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix