Sonya Drottar
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Health Therapist most recently working remotely through Betterhelp, enhancing patient outcomes through client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral therapy. Skilled in fostering high-performing teams at Dominican Hospital-Commonspirit Health. Expert in suicide risk assessment and motivational interviewing, demonstrating a profound impact on client recovery and team efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
Betterhelp
05.2024 - Current
- Counseled individuals to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and provide relief.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based
- Documented patient contact through therapy notes
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
Director Care Coordination
Dominican Hospital-Commonspirit Health
10.2005 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Proactively addressed barriers and motivated staff to support Length of stay and Readmission goals.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with community partners.
Mental Health Therapist
Salue Para La Gente
02.2004 - 05.2005
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions to support communication, healthy life choices and mental health.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Education
Masters of Social Welfare - Social Work
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06.1999
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Professional ethics
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Grief counseling
Affiliations
- NASW
- ACMA
Certification
LCSW
ACM
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
Betterhelp
05.2024 - Current
Director Care Coordination
Dominican Hospital-Commonspirit Health
10.2005 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Salue Para La Gente
02.2004 - 05.2005
Masters of Social Welfare - Social Work
University of California, Berkeley
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