Sarah Bulwinkle
Pepperell,MA
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Crisis Counselor with 15 years of experience, valid LMHC license and many hours of training in field. Expertise helping with suicidal and homicidal crises. Proficient in both telephone and text support. Skilled, compassionate therapist with mental health degree and extensive background in client and family crisis counseling and issue resolution. Utilized strong communications and client advocacy skills to navigate complex and stressful situations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Clinician
Aspire Health Alliance
Quincy , MA
2007.06 - Current
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
IHT Clinician
South Shore Mental Health
Quincy , MA
2007.06 - Current
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Evaluated patient concerns, histories, appearance and responses to form picture of current health state.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weston High School
Weston, MABachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RIM.Ed. - Mental Health Counseling
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MASkills
- Crisis handling
- Reflective listeningClinical interventions
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Personality disorder treatment aptitude
- Mental health evaluations
- Anxiety disorder expertise
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Case documentation
- Records management
Breeder of top ten Clumber Spaniels in both US and Canada.
I have been breeding, hunting and showing Clumber Spaniels for 15 years. I currently have the number one owner handled female in the country for 2021 and the number ten male. I regularly compete with my dogs in both hunting and conformation competitions.
Timeline
Crisis Clinician
Aspire Health Alliance
2007.06 - Current
IHT Clinician
South Shore Mental Health
2007.06 - Current
High School Diploma -
Weston High School
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
University of Rhode Island
M.Ed. - Mental Health Counseling
Cambridge College