Tara Lunde
Merrifield,MN
Summary
Mental Health Professional with years of experience providing support and teaching others how to provide person-centered care. A passion for teaching and training others, especially in the form of understanding oneself and important work-life balance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LGSW/Mental Health Therapist
Unique Counseling Services, LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader healthcare system when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources or accommodations during the treatment process.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education opportunities and participation in relevant workshops and conferences.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals.
- Manage a caseload of 20-25 clients and complete 2-4 biopsychosocial assessments per week.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Trained in and actively administer ERP treatment modality to clients diagnosed with OCD, Panic Disorder, and other anxiety-inducing symptoms.
Qualified Professional
Accra Home Care
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Created an in-house Social Work Supervision Program and provided supervision to new social workers, within the guidelines of the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- Present to over 250 employees as requested by senior leadership.
- Overall supervision of PCA services for a caseload of 200+ clients.
- Provided resources for clients to ensure their health, safety, and basic needs are being met.
- Create care plans for initial services and update care plans annually or as needed.
- Develop and maintain quality service standards, and evaluate overall functioning of individual services.
- Assist \in training, supervision, and evaluations of services.
- Work with County Case Managers to ensure ongoing service needs are met.
- Provide onboarding training to new qualified professionals.
- Assist with unexpected challenges clients are facing and provide crisis intervention as needed to ensure the well-being and safety of each individual.
Programs Director/Community Living Coach
The Phoenix Residence, Inc
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Responsible for over-site of 7 ICF/Waivered homes.
- Manage a budget of over 4 million dollars.
- Responsible to hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and manage 7 program managers.
- Maintain staffing levels according to budgetary, quality, and safety guidelines per policy.
- Develop and maintain quality service standards, and evaluate overall functioning of individual services and sites.
- Participate in the development and implementation of organization goals and objectives.
- Coordinate and facilitate manager team training/meetings.
- Plan, develop, and provide in-service education, and orientation to managers and staff.
- Responsible for coordinating admissions and discharges within each site.
- Lead the development and implementation of active treatment and person-centered programs.
- Complete all QDDP duties according to state regulations.
Child Protection Social Worker
Goodhue County Health And Human Services
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for the family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Developed strategies for overcoming barriers that impeded effective service delivery, resulting in improved outcomes for children and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide well-rounded support for children and their families.
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Conducted home visits to monitor child safety, documenting observations and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Increased parent engagement through consistent communication strategies that built trust while working together toward shared goals.
- Developed comprehensive case plans for families, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Managed high caseloads effectively, prioritizing the needs of at-risk children and families.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN12.2014
Skills
- Empathy Development
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Clinical interventions
- Case Documentation
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Anxiety Management
- ERP Therapist
Timeline
LGSW/Mental Health Therapist
Unique Counseling Services, LLC
04.2022 - Current
Qualified Professional
Accra Home Care
12.2019 - 12.2022
Programs Director/Community Living Coach
The Phoenix Residence, Inc
03.2018 - 11.2019
Child Protection Social Worker
Goodhue County Health And Human Services
12.2014 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Saint Scholastica
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