Tammy Severns
Mount Vernon
Summary
Dedicated Therapeutic Program Worker focused on improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Expertise in applying therapeutic techniques that yield measurable improvements in client outcomes. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive relationships with clients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Program Worker
Mount Vernon Developmental Center
Mount Vernon, Oh
09.1998 - Current
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted in implementation of therapeutic programs tailored to client needs.
- Monitored client progress, reporting updates to supervisors regularly.
- Facilitated group activities promoting social skills and community integration.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy during client interactions.
- Documented client interactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agency standards.
- Provided crisis intervention services using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio, OH12-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06-2024
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio, OHSkills
- Client advocacy and intervention
- Report writing
- Data analysis
- Therapeutic interventions
- Interpersonal communication
- Emotional regulation
- Autism support
- Therapeutic communication
- Empathy development
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation requirements
- Electronic charting
- Patient documentation
- Progress assessments
- Intervention planning
- Behavior modification
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Client relations
- Therapeutic plans
- CBT techniques
- One-on-one support
- Compliance requirements
- Client confidentiality
- Progress assessment
- Progress evaluations
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Patient relations
- Emotional intelligence
- Interpersonal skills
- Crisis management
- Evidence-based documentation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Empathy and emotional support
- Social skills training
- Anger management
- Music therapy
- Autism support monitoring
- Self-care promotion
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Progress evaluation
- Electronic recordkeeping
- Multicultural competence
- Compliance documentation management
- Intervention and treatment planning
- Rapport building communication
- Public speaking skills
- Time management
Custom Section 1
- Excel & Statistics
- Powerpoint
- Canva
- Co-pilot
- Microsoft Word
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapeutic Program Worker
Mount Vernon Developmental Center
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Franklin University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Gateway Community College
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Franklin University