Rachel Bamber
Plainfield,CT
Summary
Accomplished Therapist with a proven track record at Ethos Care, adept in Treatment Planning and Building rapport. Enhanced patient outcomes through innovative CBT Techniques and effective Crisis Intervention. Skilled in transforming challenges into progress, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in mental health care. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Ethos Care
05.2023 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
Medical Social
Day Kimball Healthcare At Home
03.2012 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient services or long-term care facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Reduced readmission rates by collaborating with discharge planners on effective aftercare planning strategies for high-risk patients.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illness or grief, fostering mutual understanding and connection.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
Primary Care Behavioral Health Clinician
Hartford Healthcare
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Advocated for client needs within the larger healthcare system while navigating complex insurance processes to secure coverage for necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with primary care providers to ensure coordinated care for clients with co-occurring mental health and medical concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses.
- Delivered psychoeducation presentations to clients, families, and community members on various mental health topics to increase awareness and understanding.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in behavioral health through attending workshops, trainings, and conferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Documented client progress through maintaining detailed case notes in compliance with agency guidelines and legal requirements.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
Education
No Degree - Substance Abuse And Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.1997
Skills
Treatment Planning
Building rapport
Crisis Intervention
One-on-one sessions
CBT Techniques
Progress assessment
One-on-one support
Motivational Interviewing
Psychoeducation
Referral Coordination
Social Work
Timeline
Therapist
Ethos Care
05.2023 - Current
Primary Care Behavioral Health Clinician
Hartford Healthcare
06.2021 - 06.2023
Medical Social
Day Kimball Healthcare At Home
03.2012 - Current
No Degree - Substance Abuse And Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Social Work
Springfield College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
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