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Yevette Patterson

Yevette Patterson

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Cathedral City,California

Summary

Professional and compassionate, Newly, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience providing, substance abuse, and clinical counseling services to families and couples. Motivated to empower clients through development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies. Assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.

Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, as well as termination summaries.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Affinity Recovery Center
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to Substance Abuse and Mental Health clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
  • Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Residential Administrator/Program Director

RI International
01.2018 - 07.2021

Coordinated services and therapy for residents and managed attendance for scheduled appointments.


  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
  • Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a outpatient program providing guidance and leadership to over 30 client's and 10 employees within our facility.

Business Development Supervisor

Sovereign Health Group
12.2013 - 01.2018


  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Supervised staff of Ten while doing outreach, trainings and events for company
  • Family Interventions
  • Admission Intake (verifying insurances, authorizations)
  • Creating and developing brochures and marketing tools to enhance company’s
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries

Marketing Director

Russ Intensive Outpatient Program
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Partnered with Regional Sales Directors and Account Managers on communications directive for sales teams.
  • Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer
  • Provided intensive family interventions.
  • Conducted admission intake, conduct bio-psychosocial assessments.
  • Established tours and networking luncheons.
  • Attended ongoing conferences and seminars as pertained to current trends in social service field.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

University of Phoenix
Palm Desert, CA
03.2012

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Clinical Interventions
  • Critical Thinking
  • Group Activities
  • Active Listening
  • Client Service
  • Mental Health Support
  • Intakes and Assessments
  • Mood Disorders
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Behavior Treatment Planning

Timeline

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Affinity Recovery Center
07.2021 - Current

Residential Administrator/Program Director

RI International
01.2018 - 07.2021

Business Development Supervisor

Sovereign Health Group
12.2013 - 01.2018

Marketing Director

Russ Intensive Outpatient Program
03.2012 - 01.2014

Master of Science - Psychology

Brandman University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

University of Phoenix
Yevette PattersonLicensed Marriage Family Therapist