Stephanie Lunt, LCSW
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced clinician using client-centered therapeutic techniques essential for quality outpatient care. Utilizes various evidenced based practices to address diverse mental health challenges. Expert knowledge of creating individualized treatment plans and fostering supportive therapeutic environment for improved clinical outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Psychotherapist
FPCN
07.2015 - Current
- In this direct service role I provide individual, family, couples and group therapy within an integrative holistic health center located in North Philadelphia. I delivered high quality psychotherapy grounded in EBPs within a trauma-informed care model.
- I developed a DBT adherent model of care across the network.
- I was active in all discharge planning for clientele.
- Reduced individual wait times by efficiently managing appointment schedules and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in individual and group sessions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of outpatient psychotherapy.
- Contributed to the development of clinic policies and procedures by participating in staff meetings and providing input based on clinical experience.
- Evaluated the efficacy of treatment interventions, making adjustments as needed to optimize outcomes for each individual.
- Supported the integration of physical health care into mental health treatment planning by coordinating with primary care providers and other medical professionals as needed.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for clientele, resulting in improved mental health outcomes.
- Provided clinical supervision to junior therapists, offering guidance and feedback on case management and treatment approaches.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients' mental health status, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment recommendations.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking consultation on challenging cases or specialized knowledge related to specific clinical populations or treatment modalities.
- Assisted clients in identifying barriers to change and developing action plans for overcoming obstacles in their personal lives or relationships.
- Provided 24/7 crisis intervention phone coaching and intervention services, helping individuals navigate difficult situations with appropriate coping strategies.
Welcome Center Coordinator/Staff Psychotherapist
COMHAR
01.2013 - Current
- In this supervisory role I coordinate with referral sources such as hospitals, Community Behavioral Health, Kintock (a restricted forensic setting), primary care doctors, and other area community agencies
- I triage clients who present for walk-in care by linking them to services based on their individual needs (i.e
- Full CBE intake, individual therapy engagement, coordination to CIRC program, psychiatry visit, detox and IOP referrals, hospitalization, resource recommendation, etc.)
- Crisis management is an essential skill to maintain this position
- I also interview, credential, train and supervise volunteers who assist with Welcome Center tasks, such as greeting clients, supporting individuals to complete paperwork and gather information regarding reason for initiating treatment
- This is an innovation that highlights recovery principals like peer support
- I also track and enter data regarding client participation and service utilization
- As a staff therapist, I complete Comprehensive Bio-psychosocial Assessments, provide individual and family therapy to a clinically diverse population; additionally, I assign preliminary diagnoses, develop and monitor effectiveness of recovery plans, and document services in accordance with agency standards
DBT Team Leader
COMHAR
01.2011 - 07.2015
- I attend quarterly key personnel meetings at Community Behavioral Health, coordinate consultation and training with CBH and Behavioral Tech, provide program and clinical presentations for CBH, DBH, and other agencies as requested, coordinate consultation with the University of Washington (UW), submit videos of clinical work to UW for adherence coding, ensure ongoing training for team members, spearhead interviews to expand team members, provide data collection for submission to CBH, coordinate referrals with hospitals and continuity of care managers, audit preparation, form development, clinical member of consultation team, maintain caseload of DBT individuals, provide full standard model DBT, review clinical work of team members, lead and co-lead skills training group
- From an array of teams throughout the area, our consultation team earned to be the only pilot program selected by CBH to develop enhanced rates because of the caliber of our program developed under my leadership
Graduate Student Supervisor
COMHAR
01.2013 - 06.2015
- I am a field instructor to Graduate Counseling and Social Work students from multiple universities
- In this role, I lead weekly student meetings where I provide training on the completion of Comprehensive Bio-psychosocial Evaluations, substantive documentation, safety planning, crisis intervention, evidence based practices, behavioral health disorder diagnosis, trauma, self-care, boundaries, recovery planning, use of self, and diversity
- I engage each student weekly in individual clinical supervision in order to monitor quality of care, sufficient administrative documentation, complete semester performance evaluations, provide feedback on process recordings, and coordinate with field liaisons; I also interview prospective students and work with HR to credential accepted students
BH/ID Specialist/Staff Psychotherapist
COMHAR
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Within six months of my position as a contractor, I was hired and transitioned to a full-time staff position
- I collaborated with COMHAR’s Intellectual DisAbility Department by providing specialized case management services to clients diagnosed with dual behavioral health and intellectual disAbility disorders
- This includes acting as a liaison between outpatient and the ID residential program, assessing behavioral data, advocating for clients both internally and externally at the agency, attending and collaborating with staff at psychiatry appointments, and providing direct psychotherapy services
- Case management was in addition to regular staff psychotherapist duties
- I engaged individuals living with mental illness in the recovery process through various modalities of individual and family therapy
- My responsibilities included the completion of Comprehensive Bio-psychosocial Assessments, treatment planning, and accurately documenting client successes and on-going challenges per agency standards
Intern/Fee for Service Psychotherapist
COMHAR
01.2009 - 01.2010
- As an intern, I served thirty-five clients under the supervision of an LCSW
- I participated in weekly clinical supervision, peer review and agency trainings
- I was offered a fee-for-service position at the end of this internship based on my performance
- I provided evidence based psychotherapy to individuals with a variety of diagnoses engaging in the recovery process
- I developed individualized treatment plans and engaged with community mental health clientele within the Kensington section of Philadelphia
- Additionally, I completed intakes consisting of bio-psychosocial-spiritual assessments
- I also provided individual, couples, and family therapy using several treatment modalities as best fitted to the individualized needs of my caseload
- I worked collaboratively with community agencies that provide auxiliary services for clients, including area hospitals, food banks, educational, vocational, and clients' family members
Education
M.S.W. - Clinical Concentration
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2010
B.S. - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2002
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Self-harm prevention
- Multicultural competence
- Exposure and trauma based interventions (PE, EMDR)
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Client retention strategies
- Treatment Planning/Quality documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Supervision and consultation
- Mindfulness-based techniques
Service Awards
2023 Quality Service Award Recipient: selected out of over 1,500 staff
Shining Staff Award: interdepartmental colllaboration
Top Retention Clinician: metric on client continuing care after intake
Timeline
Outpatient Psychotherapist
FPCN
07.2015 - Current
Welcome Center Coordinator/Staff Psychotherapist
COMHAR
01.2013 - Current
Graduate Student Supervisor
COMHAR
01.2013 - 06.2015
DBT Team Leader
COMHAR
01.2011 - 07.2015
BH/ID Specialist/Staff Psychotherapist
COMHAR
01.2010 - 01.2013
Intern/Fee for Service Psychotherapist
COMHAR
01.2009 - 01.2010
B.S. - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
M.S.W. - Clinical Concentration
Temple University
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