Steve Ruff
St. Louis Park,MN
Summary
Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families in medical and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries and court reports. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.
Also has experience working in corporate environment providing business to business mental health solutions both as a provider and a manager.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
02.2008 - Current
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and families
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Nystrom And Associates, LTD
11.2003 - 01.2008
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Conducted group therapy with adolescents on the autism spectrum
Manager of Employee Assistance Professionals
Ceridian Employer Services
06.2002 - 10.2003
- Managed team of mental health professionals in a call center setting.
- Interviewed prospective employees, contributed to hiring new staff.
- Did performance reviews of staff, managed call center stats.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
St. Mary's University
Minneapolis, MN05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - International Business/Spanish
St. Thomas University
St. Paul, MN12.1986
Skills
- Clinical Interventions
- Patient Care Plans
- Document Interventions
- Patient Histories
- Intakes and Assessments
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Manage business and finances of private practice
- Interviewed, hired, and managed employee performance while at Ceridian
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
02.2008 - Current
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Nystrom And Associates, LTD
11.2003 - 01.2008
Manager of Employee Assistance Professionals
Ceridian Employer Services
06.2002 - 10.2003
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business/Spanish
St. Thomas University
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