Whitney Keith
La Conner,WA
Summary
Compassionate mental health counselor skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Autopoetic Psychotherapy PLLC
La Conner, USA
10.2021 - Current
- Manage all functions of counseling private practice.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients utilizing current DSM.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
- Interpreted psychological tests results accurately based on established criteria.
- Constructed progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain individual case files.
- Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
- Maintained accurate and complete records of all business transactions and interactions.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations while running the business.
Remote Mental Health Counselor Associate
Cerebral Inc
Remote
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided mental health services to clients throughout Washington state
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals.
- Conducted intake interviews, case recording and test interpretation to assist in obtaining treatment for clients.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Applied advanced counseling techniques to define patient and family issues.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review treatment plans.
Advocate, Administrative Assistant, Trainee Counselor
LEMHI COUNTY CRISIS INTERVENTION/THE MAHONEY HOUSE
Salmon, USA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided personal advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Trained in victim-centered approaches to advocacy
- Developed curriculum for parenting classes
- Wrote multiple grants to ensure funding of programs
- Maintained all social media and newsprint publications
- Maintained a diverse caseload of counseling clients
- Maintained databases and ensured correct reporting on grants
- Staffed 24-hour crisis line on a rotating basis
- Ran successful fundraising campaigns
Children’s Mental Health Intern/Trainee
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
Burlington, USA
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed and treated a caseload of 28 children and families ages 6-17
- Worked collaboratively with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and other community supports
- Training: TF-CBT for children and teens, Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM), the Kadzin Parenting Method
- Maintained HIPPA standards
- Proficient in Raintree EMR
- Provided culturally competent care to Hispanic, Meso-Teco, and Native American clients
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling and Depth Psychology
PACIFICA GRADUATE INSTITUTE
Carpinteria, CA04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, a double major in Philosophy and the History of Math
ST JOHN’S COLLEGE
Santa Fe, NM05.2013
Skills
- Accounting expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Business management
- Post-traumatic stress therapy
- Career guidance
- Life transitions support
- Family therapy
- Anxiety reduction
- Relationship counseling
- Depression treatment
- Psychological evaluation
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Treatment plans
- Grief and loss counseling
- Charting and other documentation
License
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington, LH.61629789
Timeline
Remote Mental Health Counselor Associate
Cerebral Inc
01.2022 - 09.2024
Owner, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Autopoetic Psychotherapy PLLC
10.2021 - Current
Advocate, Administrative Assistant, Trainee Counselor
LEMHI COUNTY CRISIS INTERVENTION/THE MAHONEY HOUSE
09.2019 - 03.2020
Children’s Mental Health Intern/Trainee
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
09.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling and Depth Psychology
PACIFICA GRADUATE INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, a double major in Philosophy and the History of Math
ST JOHN’S COLLEGE
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