RYAN ARMBRUSTER LCSW
Boise,ID
Summary
Experienced clinical social worker with a deep sense of empathy and compassion. Dedicated to unlocking individuals' strengths, empowerment, and overall well-being. Equipped to navigate the complexities of each individual person, through education, experience and attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Intermountain Hospital
Boise, ID
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed day to day operations for largest outpatient program in the state of Idaho
- First point of contact during a crisis
- Responsible for daily group schedule, evidence based group topics, discharge planning/aftercare, supervision of graduate students, conducting interviews for potential employees
- Provided weekly, clinical updates to Mountain Home Air Force Base for active duty service members (10-20 per week)
- Achieved significant increases in program attendance by fostering a culture of empathy and support
Therapist/Case Manager
Intermountain Hospital
Boise, ID
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided treatment based on individual needs
- Facilitated up to 20 psychotherapy groups per week
- Coordinated inpatient and outpatient aftercare for patients
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients ranging from 12-80 in age
Clinician
Limitless Life Counseling
Meridian, Idaho
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided counseling to a caseload of 50-60 clients ages 4-59
- Majority of caseload children, adolescents, and young adults
- Treated clients with a wide range of diagnoses and issues including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, bipolar disorder, autism, attention deficits, adjustment disorder, OCD, PTSD, BPD, and attachment disorders
- Assisted families with strategies to improve communication, strengthen connection, and enhance relationships
Behavioral Interventionist
Ross Elementary School
Kuna, Idaho
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed crisis interventions for student population
- Planned and implemented strategies for students struggling with underdeveloped coping skills and impulsivity
- Facilitated psychosocial groups, providing students a safe and supportive platform to articulate current struggles, fears, and challenges
- Furloughed, due to COVID 19
Master Social Work Intern
Harmony House
Boise, Idaho
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported teens and young adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues
- Documented client progress and prepared reports for probation officers and allied professionals
- Facilitated 3-hour weekly psychoeducational groups
- Designed and implemented a community cooking class to assist clients in developing practical life skills and confidence through the completion of unfamiliar tasks
Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist
Affinity Inc.
Boise, Idaho
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed in-home case management for clients
- Assisted individuals with community integration, coping, self-care, budgeting, time-management, and healthy living plans and strategies
- Client caseload ranged in age from 7 to 65
- Provided guidance and education to families to increase positive outcomes
Education
Master of Social Work -
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2019
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2014
Skills
- Genuine, compassionate nature with a deep desire to understand others
- Nonjudgmental and accepting with a natural ability to connect
- Excellent work ethic and desire to contribute positively
- High emotional intelligence and situational awareness
- Calm demeanor in crisis situations
- Coachable and productively inquisitive
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Intermountain Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2024
Therapist/Case Manager
Intermountain Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2023
Clinician
Limitless Life Counseling
09.2020 - 02.2022
Behavioral Interventionist
Ross Elementary School
08.2019 - 04.2020
Master Social Work Intern
Harmony House
08.2017 - 05.2018
Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist
Affinity Inc.
11.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Social Work -
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
Boise State University