Ricki Wolfe Ochoa
Billings,Montana
Summary
Respectful Mental Health Therapist with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. Proven success in achieving high client satisfaction and significant symptom improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental health Therapist
Elysian Mental Health Foundation
Billings, Montana
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Non-profit foundation dedicated to mental health awareness, education and outreach
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Telehealth Therapist is proficient in using technology and electronic health records system
- Utilized various evidence based treatment modalities and interventions including Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Successfully completed intakes, assessments, treatment plans, facilitated discharges and documented progress notes while effectively managing assigned caseload
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader healthcare system when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources or accommodations during the treatment process.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Coordinated care with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other relevant healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for clients.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
Mental Health Therapist
AWARE
San Diego, California
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Non-profit organization working directly with the San Diego County, California school district servicing high risk youth and adults
- Students and their families are chosen in coordination with the school district, probation and parole and various agencies within the community
- Therapy is directed toward self-analysis of emotional and communication literacy in youth and adults
- Therapist facilitated individual and group sessions with youth and their families, along with vocational placement and direct implementation of individual assessments and treatment plans
- Areas of focus and development include cognitive, behavioral and social skills, empathy training, anger management and drug and alcohol treatment.
Education
Master of Science Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling -
Montana State University Billings
12.2011
Bachelor of Science Liberal studies Concentration in Psychology -
Montana State University Billings
12.2008
Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual Counseling
- Case Documentation
- Psychosocial assessment
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Marriage and family therapy
- Confidential records
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Clinical Documentation
- Multicultural Competence
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Counseling
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Patient Evaluation
- Discharge Planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Professional Networking
- Anger Management
- Family therapy
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Mental health evaluations
- Mental Health Assessment
- Records Management
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Case management proficiency
Certification
- Council for accreditation of counseling and related educational programs, 2011
- Licensed Clinical Practical Counseling Candidacy License, 2021, Montana, Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Personal Information
Title: M.S. PCLC
Additional Information
Educational background in Nursing
Timeline
Mental health Therapist
Elysian Mental Health Foundation
04.2022 - 11.2022
Mental Health Therapist
AWARE
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Science Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling -
Montana State University Billings
Bachelor of Science Liberal studies Concentration in Psychology -
Montana State University Billings