Tara McCoy, LCSW
Albany,NY
Summary
Caring Mental Health Therapist with over 18 years of experience providing wide variety of individual, group and familial counseling techniques and intervention strategies. Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records and reports. Skilled in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships and helping patients progress toward planned outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy Insights Practice
10.2022 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Virtual Mental Health Therapist
Tia
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Perform client assessments and developed patient centered, comprehensive and coherent care plans.
- Utilize family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Complete timely documentation of client progress in confidential files for accurate and complete medical record.
- Conduct safety assessments/support and referrals to community resources as indicated.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health and medical professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making.
- Strong knowledge and deep understanding of mental health therapies and motivation and desire to deliver these services at the highest quality and ethical standards.
School Social Worker
Rensselaer City School District
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided skills based individual and small group counseling services for student with IEP and 504 plans.
- Collaborated daily with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers and support staff to ensure fidelity in delivery of services for students with disabilities.
- Provided ongoing teacher and staff consultations to support academic, behavioral and social emotional needs of students served in general education, resource room, preschool and special education programs.
- Interviewed and consult with teachers on academic and behavioral interventions.
- Collaborated with mental health and community based service providers to coordinate referrals to specialty services.
DSRIP Social Worker
BHNNY Cares
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Identified and engaged through outreach, those individuals who would benefit from case management.
- Identified and/or controlled variances in care delivery associated with but not limited to home care services, pharmacy utilization and rehabilitation services.
- Advocated for members and their families to receive needed services through both their mental health plan benefits and community resources.
- Assumed responsibility and accountability for care plan development to include: Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation to assure optimal member outcome.
- Collaborated with Inpatient Care Coordinator and all other internal and external resources to initiate early/appropriate discharge planning.
- Controlled for duplication and fragmentation of care by assuring consistency, continuity and coordination.
- Effectively utilized community resources and support services to minimize and prevent inappropriate hospital stays and maintain maximum achievable health status.
School Social Worker
Questar III BOCES
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Participated in special education assessment meetings as well as Individual Educational Planning meetings.
- Assisted in developing positive behavior intervention strategies.
- Provided group and individual counseling.
- Worked with identified problem's in child's living environment that affect child's adjustment in school, home and their community.
- Provided crisis intervention and develop intervention strategies to increase academic success.
- Assisted with conflict resolution, anger management and developing appropriate school interaction strategies.
- Provided direct support to staff, assist teachers with behavior management and participate in developing and delivering staff in-service training programs.
Adult and Juvenile Drug Court Case Manager
NYS Unified Court System
10.2008 - 06.2016
- Supplied crisis interventions and substance abuse services to patients in Adult and Juvenile Drug Court program.
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
- Offered therapeutic services and crisis intervention support Drug Court participants.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Conducted random drug screens and/or breathalyzer testing on drug court participants.
- Performed home visits, attended/facilitated inter-agency and community-based meetings.
Supervisor of Family Intervention Services
Gateway Community Services
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Provided outreach, intervention and case management services to child welfare clients.
- Provided training and clinical support to counselors and case managers.
- Maintained regular communication with referring sources, Juvenile Justice worker, target case managers, Children and Families case workers, court systems and other community agencies.
- Conducted quality management functions.
- Completed intake assessments, provided crisis intervention, maintained daily progress notes.
- Responsible for theestablishment, maintenance and transfer of required client files and documentation associated with client records.
- Provided on-call counseling services for clients involved with Gateway Community Services.
- Facilitated family therapy, group therapy and counseling services for individuals suffering from Substance Use Disorders and developed discharge plans for those clients identified as likely to require continuing care.
Education
Master of Social Welfare - Social Work
State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05.2002
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Training in DBT, CBT and motivational interviewing
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Treatment planning
- PTSD specialist
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Therapy Insights Practice
10.2022 - Current
Virtual Mental Health Therapist
Tia
12.2021 - 02.2023
School Social Worker
Rensselaer City School District
05.2019 - 09.2021
DSRIP Social Worker
BHNNY Cares
04.2018 - 05.2019
School Social Worker
Questar III BOCES
09.2017 - 04.2018
Adult and Juvenile Drug Court Case Manager
NYS Unified Court System
10.2008 - 06.2016
Supervisor of Family Intervention Services
Gateway Community Services
07.2006 - 07.2008
Master of Social Welfare - Social Work
State University of New York At Albany
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hartwick College
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