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Sarah Gallagher

Monroeville,PA

Summary

Compassionate mental health counselor skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Therapist I

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated individual and group psychotherapy sessions addressing depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD and trauma.
  • Counseled family members to enhance understanding and support for clients.
  • Documented all patient interactions, including phone calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings.

Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Program
Scranton, PA
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Documented patient behavior, interventions performed, and responses to those interventions.
  • Established professional relationships with clients, staff, and public for effective collaboration.
  • Influenced patient behavior through direct interaction, counseling, and instructional methods.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-2024

Bachelor of Social Work -

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-2023

Skills

  • Cultural competence
  • Client documentation
  • Collaboration strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Self-care promotion
  • Individual counseling

Accomplishments

  • Jenkins-Colis Gilroy Medal for Excellence in Social Work
  • Delta Epsilon Sigma
  • Phi Alpha
  • Delta Alpha Pi

Certification

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention (QPR)
  • Mandated and Permissive Reporting in PA

Timeline

Behavioral Health Therapist I

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
07.2024 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Program
05.2023 - 05.2024

Master of Social Work -

Marywood University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Marywood University

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