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Terrilynne Gause

Social Worker
Redford,USA

Summary

I have extensive experience with working in Mental Health, Substance Disorder, Abuse, Child Welfare, securing DHHS benefits and Social Security benefits. Experience with working in education, i.e., IEP as a Parent Liaison. Knowledgeable in case management with background in adults and youth counseling and proven ability to connect with young individuals in meaningful ways. Successfully facilitated numerous group sessions and one-on-one interactions, fostering personal growth and healthy relationships. Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills in diverse settings. Professional adult/youth counseling expert, well-versed in creating supportive environments for adolescents. Leveraged counseling techniques and empathetic listening to address individual needs and challenges effectively. Known for strong collaboration with teams and adaptability to evolving situations, ensuring consistent positive outcomes. Compassionate Adult/Youth Counselor eager to use 14 years of experience in related roles to bring value to new opportunity. Smart and empathetic with strong knowledge of cognitive behavior technique and standard coping mechanisms. Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youngsters experiencing life disruptions. Focused Adult/Adolescent Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5

Mental Health

Work History

Youth Counselor

Vista Maria
10.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate groups and complete documentation. Redirecting and assisting with chores. Educating, supervising interaction with peers. Resolving problem and ensuring the physical and emotional needs are met.
  • Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans to support youth in achieving therapeutic goals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and coordinate care effectively.
  • Monitored and documented behavioral progress, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.

Therapist

New Life Alternatives
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provide therapeutic intervention services to adults using CBT and Motivational Interviewing and other modalities as needed: individual therapy, family and therapy, anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, substance abuse education/relapse prevention, and meeting Clts where their at using Gestalt's theory, Here and Now treatment as a part of the treatment process. Includes: Providing education for adult survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence. Specializing in group therapy. Also, assist with case management needs.
  • Facilitated therapeutic sessions to assess and support client mental health needs.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress evaluations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Implemented group therapy sessions to foster peer support and engagement.

Care Coordinator

Team Wellness Center
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Service members with resources and entitlements, assisted with making doctor, dental and vision appointments. In addition, I assisted clients with signing up for benefits, i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP and SSI.
  • Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with treatment goals and compliance standards.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families to enhance service delivery.
  • Implemented process improvements to streamline patient intake and scheduling workflows.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on feedback and clinical assessments.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
05.2007

Skills

  • Individual, family and group therapy CBT, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing and Here and Now Individual Educational Plan and building and identifying healthy relationships, holistic approach using Healthy lifestyle, ie, healthy food, Meditation and Yoga
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Timeline

Youth Counselor

Vista Maria
10.2023 - Current

Therapist

New Life Alternatives
07.2021 - 06.2023

Care Coordinator

Team Wellness Center
11.2020 - 07.2021

Master of Arts - Social Work

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Marygrove College
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