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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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, ID
12.2019

Bachelor of Science, Psychology -

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2014

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
RYAN ARMBRUSTER LCSW