Rebecca Younkin
Markleysburg,PA
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Group Therapist
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of clients through activities and interventions, increasing socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Supported clients in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Consistently obtained feedback from participants regarding their experiences in the therapy process for ongoing improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients throughout their treatment journey.
- Provided psychoeducation on relevant topics such as stress management, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation to empower participants in their daily lives.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
Outpatient Therapist
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services
10.2023 - Current
- Dedicated and compassionate outpatient therapist with a record of excellent patient care. Uniquely skilled in play therapy, anger management, and ADHD.
Mental Health Resource Specialist
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Provide quality Mental Health School Based services with four schools in the UASD
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner consistent with appropriate documentation standards
- Ensure that the admission and discharge processes, authorization for services, intakes, and other case management duties for school district students are completed in a timely manner
- Coordinate weekly schedule around the needs of the school district
- Provide on-going communication regarding therapeutic strategies, interventions, case needs/concerns and other ongoing issues in the school district with the school based program manager and lead school based therapist
- Facilitate psychiatric evaluations as needed
- Facilitate student referrals to and transition from mental health providers/services
- Act as a conduit between family and treatment provider as needed. Assist family in linking them to services for other family members
- Enhance awareness of mental health needs, services and identification and understanding of mental health factors and assist the district in their response to mental health complications
- Develop comprehensive and clinically appropriate treatment plans that include observable measures
Care Manager
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Identified risk management concerns and reported scenarios to appropriate management.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting care management staff.
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Administered initial and regular assessments to develop and implement individualized service plans.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Persuaded clients' support system to participate in decision-making to provide optimal care.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Assessed cases for instances of abuse and neglect and took appropriate action.
Social Work Intern
Intermediate Unit I
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Served as client advocate and promoted ideas that aligned with client best interest.
- Participated in clinical assessments to help determine appropriate treatment options.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
- Assisted staff with rural communities and underserved populations outreach.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Assisted social worker with teaching clients appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Monitored and reviewed treatment outcomes and goal achievement.
- Identified age and need-appropriate mental health services.
- Observed therapy delivery, noting treatment models and techniques.
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
- Used safety and risk assessments, employing related policies and procedures.
- Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
- Studied social worker application of industry values, ethics and best practices.
- Conducted research and drafted documents or presentations for special projects.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse|Interim Healthcare Inc
10.2009 - 08.2020
- Maintained a supervisory role to 10 others in a professional manner
- Assisted psychiatric patients with medication management, educating them and families on their mental illness symptoms and treatments
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every shift
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health condition in
- 60-bed skilled nursing facility
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting, and caring for catheters, dressing, and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psycho-social support
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12.2021
Associate in Science - undefined
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05.2020
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
Uniontown, PA03.2008
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- EMR Systems
- Social Work
- Gender issues counseling
- Art therapy
- Mental health counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Emotional regulation
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Self-care promotion
- Play therapy techniques
- Anger management
Timeline
Lead Group Therapist
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Resource Specialist
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services
09.2022 - 09.2024
Care Manager
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging
12.2021 - 09.2022
Social Work Intern
Intermediate Unit I
08.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse|Interim Healthcare Inc
10.2009 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Frostburg State University
Associate in Science - undefined
Allegany College of Maryland
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
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