TIMOTHY BURKE
Mesa,USA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
The Ascent
09.2021 - 05.2025
- The Ascent Team Leader is an integral member of the First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) Program, providing comprehensive mental health and dual diagnosis services for individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness.
- The Ascent Team Leader works with clients to develop client-driven goals and creative ways to help clients meet these goals.
- Services are provided in settings where clients are most comfortable; at least eight (80) percent of services are provided off-site, mostly in clients' own homes.
- The Ascent Team Leader provides cross training to other team members and helps ensure that all team members are aware of and focused on helping clients work on their recovery goals, including wellness and transition goals.
- The Ascent Team Leader receives training and support from other specialists in the areas of vocational rehabilitation, family therapy, mental health assessment and general health and wellness issues.
- All team members are expected to function in a trans-disciplinary role.
Clinical Supervisor
01.2020 - Current
- Supervisors conduct training sessions for new therapists on confidentiality laws, ethics, and other topics relating to the field of mental health care.
- They also provide support and guidance to these professionals, especially in their first years of practice.
Co-Responder Clinician
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Responded with sworn police officers to police-based calls for service in the community to provide triage, crisis intervention, assess needs, provide resources, and link with resources or treatment.
- Respond to, assess and follow-up on referrals from law enforcement partnering agencies, and community members relating to potential individuals in need of behavioral health intervention or resources.
- Assist or link clients with basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, health care, legal services, vocational services, substance use treatment, and psychiatric services, including inpatient services.
- Evaluate individuals' need for involuntary emergency mental health treatment ('mental health hold') and place individuals on involuntary holds in accordance with applicable policies and proceedings.
Outpatient Therapist
North Range Behavioral Health
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Identified psychological, behavioral and/or substance abuse issues, diagnosing disorders using information obtained from clinical interviews.
- Provided ongoing assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, group therapy and case management services.
- Developed strength-based treatment plans, monitored treatment progress, documented interactions, maintained electronic medical records for individuals with mild to severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
- Coordinated with internal and external supportive services such as Weld County DHS and Department of Probation.
Graduate Intern Mental Health Clinician, Crisis Stabilization
North Range Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided person-centered assessment, goal planning, and treatment for mental health issues.
- Provided screenings, intakes, and assessments of clients utilizing required instruments and formats within appropriate timelines.
- Assessed diagnoses and mental status of clients, evaluated current level of functioning, and developed and implemented treatment plans to address clients' needs.
- Intervened to de-escalate crisis situations with clients, assessed risk of harm to self and others and arranged needed recourses.
Graduate Intern Veterans Success Coach
Colorado State University
02.2016 - 02.2016
- Assessed needs for assistance, such as special accommodations, financial aid, vocational training, then referred students to the appropriate services.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Grand Junction Airport
12.2008 - 09.2011
- Responded to aircraft and medical emergencies, maintaining air-to-ground/ground-to-ground radio contact with aircraft commanders, and first responders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
05.2014
Master of Social Work - undefined
Colorado State University
05.2016
Skills
- Logic and reasoning
- Problem identification
- Option evaluation
- Solution implementation
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Active listening
- Clarification questioning
Timeline
Team Lead
The Ascent
09.2021 - 05.2025
Clinical Supervisor
01.2020 - Current
Co-Responder Clinician
11.2019 - 09.2021
Outpatient Therapist
North Range Behavioral Health
08.2016 - 07.2019
Graduate Intern Veterans Success Coach
Colorado State University
02.2016 - 02.2016
Graduate Intern Mental Health Clinician, Crisis Stabilization
North Range Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 08.2016
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Grand Junction Airport
12.2008 - 09.2011
Master of Social Work - undefined
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
Po Box
P.O. Box 630, Mesa, CO, 81643
Training
- Received training in Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change.
- Completed all trainings for Certified Addictions Counselor II, including client contact and supervision hours.
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