Tracey L. Blumrosen
BELLAIRE,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist with experience in both clinical and community settings. Strengths include crisis management, group therapy facilitation, and development of personalized treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations leading to improved behavioral health outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Houston, Texas
07.2020 - Current
- Provide independent, advanced professional clinical social work services to patients and families in making psychosocial adaptations specific to their diagnosis and plan of care while facilitating the optimal utilization of health care and community resources
- Provide assessment and therapy services via telehealth to school-aged children and adolescents experiencing mental and behavioral health concerns
- Diagnose patients with appropriate diagnosis through the use of clinical skills and DSM 5/DSM 5-TR
- Formulate intervention strategies for a comprehensive treatment plan based on clinical assessment of patients’ need
- Use evidence-based interventions to assist patients and families in achieving positive psychological/social adjustments and increase functionality
- Actively collaborate with psychiatrists regarding medication management and treatment planning as needed
- Provide psychoeducation as needed
- Initiate and provides crisis intervention as required
- Maintain contact with patients and families throughout the duration of the program to monitor needs for services
- Provide community-based referrals and resources to patients and their families as needed
- Participate in community outreach to engage parents/patients in TCHATT program participation
- Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
- Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN)/Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PERIPAN) July 2020-December 2022
- Advanced Research Projects Agency Anxiety Study (ARPA): August 2022-Present
Volunteer Group Facilitator
Bo’s Place
Houston, Texas
08.2014 - Current
- Facilitate bereavement groups for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the death of a loved one
- Attend pre and post group sessions with clinician and other facilitators to discuss concerns about clients in group
- Assist with PTSD and depression assessments through Texas Children’s Trauma & Grief Center
- Attend ongoing training classes pertaining to grief
Volunteer
Aishel House
Houston, Texas
12.2011 - Current
- Welcome patients and their families traveling to Houston for medical treatment, deliver meals to hospitalized patients, assist patients with rides to appointments or errands, provide emotional support to patients and families
- Named Volunteer of the Year (2017)
MSW Intern
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Houston, Texas
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided individual and co-therapy under supervision to children, adolescents and their families presenting with a variety of mental health issues
- Utilized tele-therapy as needed with patients
- Assisted in training medical fellows in Trauma Focused CBT
- Participated as a member of the inter-disciplinary team providing patient information for treatment outcomes
- Assisted in developing and administering interventions (Safe Wards) to reduce patient behavior reactivity in acute hospital setting
- Assisted in training pediatric nurses and PAs
- Participated in trainings within clinic and at Texas Children’s Hospital
- Researched community resources to benefit patients and families
Research Assistant
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON GRADUATE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
Houston, Texas
08.2019 - 05.2020
MSW Intern
HOUSTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Houston, Texas
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Houston Behavioral Health Hospital-an inpatient psychiatric hospital
- Administered Psychosocial Assessments to inpatient acutely mentally ill patients
- Completed Master Treatment Plans and Problem Sheets along with Individual Treatment Plans
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups and co-facilitated process groups
- Co-facilitated family therapy sessions with patients and caregivers
- Participated as a member of the inter-disciplinary team providing patient information for treatment outcomes
- Houston Behavioral Health Hospital-an inpatient psychiatric hospital
- Fall Semester: Adolescent Unit
- Spring Semester: Adult Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Parent Liaison/Registrar
BECKER SCHOOL
Houston, Texas
01.2004 - 10.2018
- Assisted director in all aspects of running large preschool (240 children)
- Assisted with University of Texas Psychiatry Fellows observation program-observed children recommended by teachers for evaluation by Fellows and participated in discussions with consulting psychologist, Dr
- Joan Bruchas
Volunteer Co-Chair
WHEEL TO SURVIVE, Be the Difference Foundation
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Co-chaired first cycling fundraiser benefitting ovarian cancer research
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Houston Graduate College of Social W
Houston, TX05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-1989
Skills
- Crisis evaluation and intervention
- Individual counseling
- Stress reduction techniques
- Clinical assessments
- Relapse prevention
- Multicultural competence
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
07.2020 - Current
MSW Intern
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY OUTPATIENT CLINIC
08.2019 - 05.2020
Research Assistant
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON GRADUATE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
08.2019 - 05.2020
MSW Intern
HOUSTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
09.2018 - 06.2019
Volunteer Co-Chair
WHEEL TO SURVIVE, Be the Difference Foundation
01.2016 - 12.2016
Volunteer Group Facilitator
Bo’s Place
08.2014 - Current
Volunteer
Aishel House
12.2011 - Current
Parent Liaison/Registrar
BECKER SCHOOL
01.2004 - 10.2018
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Houston Graduate College of Social W
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston
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