SUZANNE KOPECKI
Summary
Person-centered Clinician Trainee with hands-on experience providing evidenced-based therapeutic approaches and crisis intervention to children/youth/adults and their families. I consider myself a life-time learner and am eager and open to new experiences. I am seeking an associate therapist/counselor position with a collaborative, passionate team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Therapist
Fremont Youth And Family Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide individual and family therapy sessions in both clinic and school setting.
- Experience with diverse populations with moderate to severe needs within age group of 6 to 29 years old including first-time offender youth referred by police department.
- Provide crisis intervention to children/youth and their families.
- Collaborate with individuals, families, and treatment team to establish treatment goals.
- Provide patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation including Medi-Cal via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Proficient in informed consent and assessment process.
- Participated in weekly training including topics of play therapy, trauma and crisis, Autism, ADHD, parenting and more.
Credit and Collection Specialist
Alameda Health System
09.2016 - Current
- Create innovative solutions to complex problems such as developing and creating standard operating procedure documents.
- Develop training materials and workshops to enhance employee efficiency.
- Interact with and appreciate people from diverse cultural, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
- Review and research credit balances.
Process refunds due to overpayment and/or incorrect payment by payors. - Train and mentor coworkers and new hires.
Proficient with HIPAA laws.
Effectively participate in group discussions and brainstorm ideas. - Experienced in EPIC, Microsoft products: Word, Excel and Outlook.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania12.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA06.2016
Skills
- Skillful at building strong interpersonal connections
- Great verbal and written communication
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficient in collaboration with other professionals and advocating for clients
- Empathy, Active listening, patience, problem solving, and crisis intervention
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Associate for Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology
Certification
CA Child Abuse Mandating Reporting
February 2023
CANS Certified
September 2023
Foundations in Digital Therapy
March 2024
Timeline
Intern Therapist
Fremont Youth And Family Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
Credit and Collection Specialist
Alameda Health System
09.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Palo Alto University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ohlone College
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