Sarah Rushen
Portland
Summary
Mental health professional prepared to bring compassion and expertise to therapeutic settings. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment strategies and foster client progress. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support for both clients and team members. Skilled in active listening and empathetic communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Mental Health Therapist
Mindful Therapy Group
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
Clinical Social Worker
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided crisis intervention and short-term counseling to clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Served as agency liaison among other service providers, community organizations and government entities
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client functioning in various areas such as mental health, substance abuse, family dynamics.
- Created referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
Clinical Social Worker
Unity Center For Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans by measuring changes in behavior over time.
- Created referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Served as agency liaison among other service providers, community organizations and government entities
One Call Patient Placement Coordinator
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Generated reports related to patient admissions and discharges for management review.
- Developed and maintained relationships with medical staff, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers.
- Coordinated patient placement services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Conducted assessments of patients to determine their eligibility for admission into the hospital.
Social Work Intern
Randall Children’s Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy during counseling sessions.
- Participated in clinical assessments to help determine appropriate treatment options.
- Assisted families with navigating the mental health system by providing information on insurance coverage, access points.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Identified age and need-appropriate mental health services.
Social Work Intern
The Children’s Clinic
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated referrals to long-term treatment for behavioral health patients, provided accessible resources to families based on their medical insurance, ensured patients were receiving the correct behavioral health resources, worked with behavioral health staff to accept warm handoffs in the clinic from providers who have identified behavioral health needs
- Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
- Organized and maintained case records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
Case Manager
Northwest Family Services
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Determined organizational policies regarding program eligibility, requirements and benefits.
Education
Master of Science in Social Work -
Portland State University
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration -
Oregon Health and Science University
Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education -
Portland State University
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Coordinating Care
- Case Management
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Individual counseling
- Multicultural competence
- Anxiety management
- Discharge planning
- Safety and risk assessments
- Substance abuse treatment
Timeline
Associate Mental Health Therapist
Mindful Therapy Group
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Unity Center For Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Social Worker
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
Social Work Intern
Randall Children’s Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
Social Work Intern
The Children’s Clinic
09.2021 - 06.2022
Case Manager
Northwest Family Services
10.2018 - 01.2020
One Call Patient Placement Coordinator
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2023
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration -
Oregon Health and Science University
Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education -
Portland State University
Master of Science in Social Work -
Portland State University
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