Tori Matthies
Boise,ID
Summary
Successful at helping clients unravel physical, 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Allied Mental Health Services, LLC
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured timely intervention in crisis situations, coordinating with emergency services and other professionals as needed.
- Developed culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations of children and families experiencing various challenges.
- Streamlined processes within multidisciplinary meetings, fostering a more collaborative environment to discuss case progress and improvements.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Therapist
Zevo Health
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Counseled individuals to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans while they were at work.
- Documented patient information and patient responses.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained and updated patient records
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Facilitated recovery-oriented support groups and psychoeducation workshops.
- Coordinated workshops using holistic approaches such as mindfulness and meditation.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help clients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Social Worker/Therapist
Intermountain Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
- Achieved significant improvements in client mental health through consistent, empathetic counseling and crisis intervention.
Case Manager
Allied Mental Health Services
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
Education
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID12.2022
Skills
- P>Intervention planning
- P>One-on-one sessions
- P>Documentation requirements
- P>Group therapy facilitation
- P>Progress assessments
- P>Analytical and Critical Thinking
- P>Interpersonal Communication
- P>Planning and Coordination
- P>Organization and Time Management
- P>Problem-Solving
Certification
Licensed Social Worker, LMSW
Additional Information
Internship Student
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Region 4 Behavioral Department Designated Examiner/ August 2021 to May 2022
*Assisted and conducted Designated Examinations: With an appointed mental health professional I would evaluate patients to determine if an individual is mentally ill and if the individual is either likely to injure himself or others or is gravely disabled due to mental illness.
*Was in compliance as a Designated Examiner: In accordance with Sections 16-2403 and 66-317, Idaho Code, the practice of a designated examiner is professional in nature and requires specialized knowledge, training, and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
*Designated Dispositioner: In accordance with section 66-317, Idaho Code, the practice of a designated dispositioner is professional in nature and requires special knowledge, training, and experience determining the appropriate location for care and treatment of involuntary patients. A designated dispositioner is a designated examiner employed by or under contract with the Department and designated by the Director.
Internship Student
Boise, Idaho
Intermountain Psychiatric Hospital / Sep 2020 to May 2021
· Shadowed staff and learned advanced work such as conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
· Completed the nine social work competencies throughout my internship
· Completed thorough research into different topics and prepared reports detailing information obtained and relevant insights.
· Kept up with busy schedule of work and studies to maintain class standing and internship eligibility.
· Drafted internship report to summarize position, responsibilities, learning outcomes and skills developed.
· Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
· Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
· Provided assistance to other clinicians and psychiatrists to complete tasks on time.
Timeline
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Allied Mental Health Services, LLC
01.2024 - 08.2024
Therapist
Zevo Health
06.2023 - 01.2024
Social Worker/Therapist
Intermountain Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
Case Manager
Allied Mental Health Services
08.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Social Worker, LMSW
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Northwest Nazarene University
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