Timothy McCaskill, AMFT 117801
Therapist
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Successful at helping clients unravel mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Therapist
Wellnest Emotional Wellness
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Del Amo Hospital
Torrance, CA
10.2011 - 12.2020
- Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles County Office Of Education
Los Angeles, CA
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA 09.1996 - 06.2000
Master Of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Hawthorne, CA 10.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
California State University Dominguez Hills
Torrance, CA 09.2000 - 12.2005
Skills
Group therapy facilitation
undefinedTimeline
Therapist
Wellnest Emotional Wellness
01.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Social Worker
Del Amo Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2020
Master Of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
10.2008 - 05.2011
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles County Office Of Education
05.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
California State University Dominguez Hills
09.2000 - 12.2005
High School Diploma - General Studies
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
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