Samantha Lundrigan
Milton,MA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Walden Behavioral Care
Dedham, MA
11.2022 - Current
- Providing safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring patients and coordinating patient care
- Providing one to one counseling with broad range of patients suffering from various emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues
- Participating in community meetings, group therapies, and facilitating social activities and groups
- Establishing therapeutic relationships and collaborating with clinical treatment teams on behalf of patients
- Completing assignments as designated by clinical staff.
- Documenting daily patient progress notes, vitals, and group notes
- Leading counseling group to discuss topics related to treatment plans and establishing goals
- Mentoring new hires and providing direct supervision to promote high quality patient care
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources
Child Abuse Emergency Line Screener
The Baker Center For Children And Families
Waltham, MA
11.2022 - Current
- Investigating reports alleging concerns of a child or children at risk of abuse and/or neglect or a child who is missing
- Documenting and reviewing reports in electronic case management system
- Contacting law enforcement to request well-being check when requested
- Working collaboratively with supervisors to assess reports and make informed clinical screening decision; Initiating emergency responses when children are at imminent risk
- Outreach to collateral contacts as indicated or requested to gather additional information needed to make screening decision
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Glover Elementary School
Milton, MA
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Encouraged participation in social integration activities and group-based supports
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team members to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement and coping skills
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering environments
Education
Master of Social Work -
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Dean College
Franklin, MA12.2016
Skills
- Crisis and Therapeutic Interventions
- Effective Communication
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Cultural Competency
- Documentation and Reporting
- Direct Patient Care
- Building Rapport
- Trauma Informed Care
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Walden Behavioral Care
11.2022 - Current
Child Abuse Emergency Line Screener
The Baker Center For Children And Families
11.2022 - Current
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Glover Elementary School
01.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Social Work -
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Dean College