Spencer Kelsey

• Provided support, counseling, assessment and made appropriate referrals and cultivated safety interventions for youth experiencing suicidal ideations and risk over the past 10 years.
• Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.

• Avidly established and delivered patient care to our distinguished population of Veteran's of the US Military over the past 11 years.
• Continually updated professional knowledge by working collaboratively with a specialized team of psychologists, LCSW's, psychiatrists, physicians, and Registered nurses.
• Worked extensively with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts/intent/past attempts with meaningful safety plans and other resources to promote mental well-being.
• Successfully evaluated patient progress using standardized assessment tools, continuously refining treatment plans to address changing needs.
• Worked 5 years as a medical social worker connecting veteran's with resources such as Angel flight, food pantries, homeless resources and more throughout Northern Nevada and California.

Worked intently with families who were under significant stress to achieve reunification or family preservation while balancing case management expectations.

Streamlined care using family systems theory to advance family unity, improve communication and function to improve interpersonal relationships.

Advocated successfully for parents and children who were often disadvantaged and unfamiliar with case plans and expectations from the State to build confidence and calm while experiencing challenges.

Worked intently with families who were under pressure to achieve reunification

• Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients with serious mental illness to develop coping strategies and social skills in the Partial Care setting.
• Advocated for both children and adults within the mental health system, ensuring access to necessary resources and supports.
• Provided mental health counseling under supervision for children, adults and families.
• Achieved Clinical Licensure.