Pushpalatha Biradar
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 10+ year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mental Health Counselor
Sadhana Health Care
04.2015 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Worked with research and pharmaceutical organizations to conduct clinical trials.
- Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures.
- Created effective marketing plans to attract new patients to practice.
- Educated and mentored more than 20 medical students.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
Mental Health Therapist
Spandana Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2012
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Psychotherapy
Kuvempu University
Karnataka, IN08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medical Science
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Karnataka, IN04.2007
Skills
- Resident Service Plans
- Community Health Center Credentialing
- Session Notetaking
- Developing Relationships
- Individual and Group Counseling
- In-Patient Care
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Management
- Cardiac Emergencies
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Counselor
Sadhana Health Care
04.2015 - 06.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Spandana Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2012
Master of Science - Counseling And Psychotherapy
Kuvempu University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medical Science
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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