Tammy Richards
Adairville,KY
Summary
Mental health professional with comprehensive experience in therapeutic practices, adept at fostering positive client outcomes. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and consistently achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring effective support in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
SAFY of Bowling Green
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided a range of moderately complex clinical services with children, adolescents, and families
- This included diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and individual and family therapy
- Administered, scored, and interpreted a moderate level of psychometric assessment instruments
- Created treatment plans and provided identified behavioral services to meet the needs of clients according to program standards
- Provided short-term crisis intervention as needed
- Followed intensive, evidence-based service models based on family wellness and trauma-informed approaches
- Services were provided at the level of frequency, intensity, and duration appropriate to the program design with a focus toward achieving reunification and meeting treatment goals
- Services provided were tailored to client needs, problems, strengths, and culture
- Maintained relationships with caregivers, natural parents, schools and other human service agencies to cultivate work relations and promote the coordination and development of mental health services on approximately 20 cases
- Developed rapport and implemented interventions necessary to meet the needs of client/collaterals, appropriately set limits, and maintained role as a clinical practitioner
- Completed assessments as required by state rules, agency policies, and contract requirements
- Assessments included biopsychosocial, diagnostic, independent living, and CANS assessments
- Prepared clinical documentation per established time frames and according to agency policies
- Provided individual and family therapy using appropriate modalities
- Performed agency on call for the State of Kentucky monthly
Mental Health Therapist
Omnivisions
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans, performing client assessments, performing trauma screenings on each client, and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources on 20+ cases
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Participated in clinical consults to address mental health concerns and maintain stability in foster homes
Case Manager
Omnivisions
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients on 20+ cases
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of services
- Provided weekly in-home visits to monitor client care and provide foster family support
- Completed quarterly trauma and resiliency assessments
- Provided weekly therapeutic visitation, when appropriate
- Monitored medication administration in foster home
- Advocated for clients to ensure permanency
- Transported clients to medical appointments, family visitation, and community activities
Family Intervention Specialist
Omnivisions
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development
- Advocated for children''s well-being in court proceedings, ensuring their best interests were represented during custody disputes or other legal matters.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, contributing to accurate reporting of program outcomes and efficacy measures.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics, and reports to meet strict standards
- Improved family relationships by conducting comprehensive assessments and identifying root issues.
- Contributed to court proceedings by advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions
- Educated parents on effective parenting strategies, leading to improved parent-child relationships and reduced conflict.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans
- Provided anger management, substance abuse, domestic violence, and parenting classes to biological parents on 30+ cases
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2015
Skills
- Case conceptualization
- Treatment planning
- Tracking Client Progress
- Safety Planning
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client assessments
- CANS assessments
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Client Goal Planning
- Court Case Documentation
- Suicide prevention
- Individual and family therapy
- Self-harm prevention
- Child and adolescent therapy
Additionalinformation
- Court Appointed Special Advocates, Springfield, TN, 2013-2014, Internship
- Habilitation and Training Services, Gallatin, TN, 2014-2015, Internship
- Health Connect America, Clarksville, TN, 2020, Internship
- Omnivisions, Clarksville, TN, 2020-2021, Internship
Certification
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certification - EMDR International Association.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchTimeline
Mental Health Therapist
SAFY of Bowling Green
08.2023 - 02.2025
Mental Health Therapist
Omnivisions
08.2021 - 06.2023
Case Manager
Omnivisions
06.2019 - 08.2021
Family Intervention Specialist
Omnivisions
09.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certification - EMDR International Association.
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
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