Years of clinical experience
Rebecca McElrath
Mental Health Clinician
Hampden,ME
Summary
Accomplished Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician with expertise in EMDR and crisis management, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes across outpatient, residential, and community settings. Demonstrates proficiency in developing tailored treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining meticulous Electronic Medical Records. Proven success in diagnosing and treating diverse patient populations, leading to significant symptom reduction, as measured by PHQ-9, GAD7, AUDIT, DAST-10, MSQ, and HITS. Aiming to leverage comprehensive skills in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement of patient care.
Overview
15
15
6
6
Licenses
Core Belief
People do the best they can, with the tools they have, in the moment they are in.
Skills
- EMDR Therapy Expertise
- Individual, Groups, Family and Couples Treatment Expertise
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Proficient in Mental Health Diagnostics
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Facilitating Individual and Group Sessions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT Proficiency
- Expertise in Google Applications
- Experienced with MS Office Suite
- Skilled in Motivational Interviewing Techniques
- Electronic Health Record Expertise
- Telehealth Delivery Experienced
Work History
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Bangor, ME
06.2018 - 04.2025
- Maintained a full-time schedule, contributing 40 hours each week.
- Facilitated detailed analysis of psychosocial factors by partnering with all involved parties.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to determine accurate diagnoses based on patients' responses to presenting problems.
- Facilitated collaborative treatment planning with patients and collateral contacts.
- Served as subject expert for patient, practice, and community.
- Connected patients with necessary community resources, as necessary.
- Fostered a sense of independence and empowerment in patients to self-advocate, and acted as an advocate in their stead, as appropriate.
- Delivered swift assessments for mental health crises, developing crisis plans for inpatient needs.
- Provided patients with information on mental health and community resources, and connected patients to interdisciplinary team members, when appropriate, for other health needs.
- Delivered psycho-education on available treatment options.
- Delivered supportive counseling to patients, often addressing the psychosocial impact of chronic illnesses.
- Delivered therapeutic interventions in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Specialized in EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Focused Therapy, and Exposure Response Therapy.
- Conducted administrative tasks with exceptional accuracy across various Electronic Medical Record platforms.
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
Penobscot Community Health Care
Bangor, ME
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Committed to a standard full-time workload of 40 hours weekly.
- Interacted with patients requiring long-term and specialized care using clinical therapeutic techniques.
- Used evidence-based methods to assess and address patient needs, enhancing overall engagement.
- Performed thorough psychosocial evaluations, with collaborative input from patients, multidisciplinary teams, families, and key individuals.
- Conducted independent assessments to arrive at DSM-5 diagnostic conclusions.
- Formulated customized and measurable treatment plans through patient collaboration.
- Served as a subject expert for patient, practice, and community.
- Directed patient to appropriate community resources, when required.
- Served as an advocate in situations benefiting patient interests.
- Served as a resource on mental health, community resources, and social health needs for patients.
- Conducted therapeutic counseling tailored to client needs.
- Maintained high accuracy in managing daily charting expectations.
- Engaged in continuous learning and professional development focused on geriatric patient population.
Individual and Family Clinician
Port Resources
South Portland, Maine
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Worked diligently with a full-time workload of 40 hours each week.
- Cultivated a reliable environment that facilitated honest communication with clients and their families.
- Applied assessment techniques to identify client needs.
- Ensured compliance with regulations through meticulous documentation.
- Coordinated with various departments to improve the quality of client services.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies leading to measurable improvements in client results.
- Coordinated efforts with outside partners to distribute resources, enhancing access to services and ensuring complete client and family care.
- Advanced professional development efforts to bolster effective treatments for those with developmental disabilities.
Education
Master - Social Work
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05-2011
Bachelor - Social Work
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05-2010
Certification
- LCSW, Maine, LC14074, start: 07/01/13, renewal: 07/31/25
- LCSW, Florida, TLHT 5339
- LICSW, Massachusetts, LICSW1140706
- LISW-CP, South Carolina, TLS 1236 CP
- LCSW, Texas, pending
- LCSW, Georgia, pending
Timeline
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2025
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
Penobscot Community Health Care
04.2015 - 08.2019
Individual and Family Clinician
Port Resources
05.2011 - 04.2015
Master - Social Work
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor - Social Work
University of Southern Maine
REFERENCES
- Jesse Higgins, PMHNP, Director of Integrated Behavioral Health, Northern Light Health, 207-233-5759, jmhiggins@northernlight.org
- Brittany Barker, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, Integrated Behavioral Health, Northern Light Health, 207-420-5657, bbarker@northernlight.org
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