Teresa Gaiser
Chehalis,WA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervised Intern
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
03.2023 - Current
- Met with intern weekly to discuss the integration of core competencies into daily practice of social work.
- Helped intern develop a stable professional image in the social work field.
- Reported information with College to support intern in graduating.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Family Recovery Court and Drug Court Liaison
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained resident privacy and followed HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
- Built positive working relationships with participants to achieve program goals.
- Provided a compliance reports weekly for clients enrolled in the program.
- Met with other members of the drug court staff and family recovery court staff weekly to engage in decision making for clients futures.
Manager for Adult Social Support Center
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
11.2021 - Current
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Mental Health Professional Licsw-a
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
08.2018 - Current
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
MSW Student Intern
Cascade Community Health Care
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Assessed individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
- Prepared treatment plans based on assessment findings and incorporated feedback from senior staff to optimize approaches.
- Educated patients and families about counseling and treatment options.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Washington Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street06.2018
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Case documentation
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Crisis Intervention
- Building rapport
- Psychosocial assessment
- Discharge Planning
Timeline
Supervised Intern
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
03.2023 - Current
Family Recovery Court and Drug Court Liaison
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
05.2022 - Current
Manager for Adult Social Support Center
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
11.2021 - Current
Mental Health Professional Licsw-a
Eugenia Behavioral Health Center
08.2018 - Current
MSW Student Intern
Cascade Community Health Care
09.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Washington Tacoma
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