Stephanie Yorty
Irwin,PA
Summary
A well-rounded, talented, and empathetic Social Worker licensed in Pennsylvania and fully qualified to handle diverse diagnoses and clinical presentations. Expertly supports clients experiencing difficult emotional situations, mental illness, behavioral addictions, and life-changing events. Adaptable to the needs of individuals and skilled at incorporating changing information to inform and optimize treatment plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Untethered Therapy
Bellevue , PA
02.2023 - Current
- Conducting individual and couples' psychotherapy sessions, addressing a range of mental health issues such as behavioral addictions, trauma, infidelity, anxiety, and depression
- Utilized evidence-based strategies and interventions like CBT, DBT, IFS, MI to improve outcomes.
- Conduct risk assessments and intake evaluations to establish diagnoses and treatment objectives.
- Participated in collaborative discussions with clinical team regarding client care.
COE Quality Improvement Specialist
Crossroads Treatment Centers
Remote
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive clinical training to care managers, boosting their skills in accurately documenting patient care plan interactions.
- Played a key role in revising the methodology used for tracking care manager reviews and maintaining statistical data for QA purposes, which was then provided to the COE.
- Collaborates with care managers on a monthly basis to supervise and enhance care plans for effective documentation and clinical assistance, resulting in a substantial improvement in care manager QR.
- Assisted in task delegation for completion of unlocked encounters by providers and care managers, ensuring accurate billing.
Adjunct Professor
Seton Hill University
Greensburg , PA
01.2017 - Current
- Created curriculum and facilitated classes in the areas of Behavioral Health and Social Work.
- Instructed on various topics related to substance use disorder, solution-focused therapy methods, writing in behavioral health field, managing clients/patients across different environments and conducting motivational interviews or therapy sessions.
Integrative Medicine Therapist
Crossroads Treatment Centers
Remote
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Implemented measures to enhance understanding of medication usage.
- Conducting triage for acute and chronic clinical needs, as well as monitoring patients' clinical status.
- Utilizes integrative medicine evidence-based practices to restore and enhance patient health.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals.
Therapist
Cove Prep
Torrance , PA
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Specialized in psychoeducational approaches and therapy techniques to assist clients with issues related to sexual offending, behavioral addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and legal consequences.
- Contributing to the relapse prevention process and fostering a healthy support system for the juvenile with assistance to family members.
- Conducted group sessions on enhancing DBT skills for fostering mindful and healthier coping strategies.
- Provided court testimony to advocate for juveniles' treatment progress.
Counselor
SPHS Behavioral Health
Monessen , PA
04.2013 - 05.2016
- Completed comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provided individual and group counseling to patients struggling with drug or alcohol addiction.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
California University of Pennsylvania
12.2013
Bachelors of Social Work -
Seton Hill University
05.2012
Associates of Human Services -
Westmoreland County Community College
01.2008
High School Diploma -
Franklin Regional
01.2004
Skills
- Substance abuse treatment
- Clinical Documentation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Specialized populations
- Behavioral Addictions
- Interpersonal Skills
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Psychological Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Social Work
- Analytical Thinking
Additional Experience And Activities
- From 2018 to 2020 I was a stay at home mom/homemaker. Over the duration of my time spent as a stay at home mom, I also taught classes virtually with VIP Kid and obtained my LSW.
- At California University of Pennsylvania, I developed an intervention draft for Internet safety in a local community.
- At Seton Hill University, I worked with a partner and created a policy draft on Collaboration for Blackburn Center through their partnership with Seton Hill University.
- I designed a research study on Certified Recovery Specialist at my internship at SPHS Behavioral Health.
- Spent an approximation of 800 hours between internships and community service learning as additional experience in various social work-related fields.
License
Licensed Social Worker, License number SW137350
Certification
- CSAT Candidate - completed four modules through the IITAP-accredited CSAT certification program. Finishing up supervision hours for full certification.
- Licensed Social Worker - license number SW137350
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Untethered Therapy
02.2023 - Current
COE Quality Improvement Specialist
Crossroads Treatment Centers
11.2021 - Current
Integrative Medicine Therapist
Crossroads Treatment Centers
12.2020 - 11.2021
Adjunct Professor
Seton Hill University
01.2017 - Current
Therapist
Cove Prep
05.2016 - 09.2018
Counselor
SPHS Behavioral Health
04.2013 - 05.2016
Masters of Social Work -
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors of Social Work -
Seton Hill University
Associates of Human Services -
Westmoreland County Community College
High School Diploma -
Franklin Regional
- CSAT Candidate - completed four modules through the IITAP-accredited CSAT certification program. Finishing up supervision hours for full certification.
- Licensed Social Worker - license number SW137350
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