Susan Gill
Highland,MI
Summary
Experienced mental health therapist seeking contract employment via remote access. Compassionate therapist with a proven success rate in helping individuals build healthy, life-long habits. Utilizes years of individual counseling and validated techniques to facilitate the identification of destructive behaviors and collaboratively work towards replacing them with positive alternatives, resulting in enhanced mental well-being.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Brightside Health
03.2024 - Current
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
Clinical Therapist
Spring Health
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Assisted youth in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Therapist
AbleTo Inc
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Deliver care to participants through a series of counseling sessions via remote access (Zoom or phone)
- Document session notes and monitor progress, following up on recommended behavior changes
- Coordinate with other team members, responding to high-risk participant encounters
- Deliver remote care through an eight week evidenced-based program
- Determine diagnosis and needs in Individual Consults
- Rule out the higher risk individual not appropriate for Able To care
- Participate, as a member of the care team and assist participants as needed with accessing resources, as well as obtaining consent and authorization forms
- Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters with elevated safety concerns
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, monthly team meetings and Town Halls
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPPA Privacy and Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements
Substance Abuse Counselor (contingent position)
Brighton Center for Recovery
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Delivered substance-abuse counseling in a hospital setting, using one-on-one and group formats
- Deliver in- person residential care in both individual and group settings
- Deliver care to individuals, detoxing from drugs and alcohol, using crisis techniques
- Coordinate care with probation officers, union representatives, and family members
- Focus on discharge planning to appropriate and safe environments
- Determine physical and psychiatric risk conditions to maintain safety
Mental Health Clinician
Macomb County Community Mental Health
10.2001 - 04.2012
- Provided therapeutic aid and crisis intervention to patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses
- Deliver in-person outpatient care to the Severe and Persistent Mentally Ill patient
- Manage and lead groups addressing the needs of the Dual Diagnosed (mental and SUD patient
- Arrange for community outings for the patient
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, care team, and caregivers
- Diagnose and create appropriate goals and treatment
- Maintain HIPPA Privacy and Security policies
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Social Worker
Children's Hospital of Michigan
09.1996 - 10.2000
- Performed crisis intervention and delivered aid to children in both the Burn and Emergency units
- Managed consults to address on call crisis care needs in the Emergency Department - sexual abuse, physical abuse, and mental illness
- Coordinated with the Detroit Police Child Protection Unit, Detroit Judicial System, and Foster Care Systems to provide evidence of abuse
- Followed PT within the hospital system to address emotional needs during extended stays
- Coordinated resources to prepare for appropriate discharge planning
- Managed and supported foster care placement caregivers, in hospital or through outpatient Burn Clinic, with available resources
- Provided emotional support to burned children while inpatient
Education
Master of Social Work -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Oakland University
Rochester, MI01.1993
Skills
- Cultivating Relationships
- Analyzing Unproductive Behaviors
- Advising Modifications
- Practical Learning Integration
- Addressing Evasion
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Mindfulness Practices
- Career counseling
- Substance Use Intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient Referral Coordination
Certification
- LMSW, Licensed Master of Social Work (Michigan)
- CAADC, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Michigan)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training, (Macomb County, MI)
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Brightside Health
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Spring Health
02.2024 - Current
Therapist
AbleTo Inc
04.2021 - 03.2025
Substance Abuse Counselor (contingent position)
Brighton Center for Recovery
09.2014 - 05.2018
Mental Health Clinician
Macomb County Community Mental Health
10.2001 - 04.2012
Social Worker
Children's Hospital of Michigan
09.1996 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Oakland University
Master of Social Work -
Wayne State University
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