Abby Buck, Ma, Lmhc Email & Phone Number

Washington, United States

Treat adults utilizing evidence based practices in private practice Contracted provider with major Washington state health plans, knowledge of medical billing, and business acumenAdministration of required documentation in compliance with Washington state licensure and ACA Advertising and marketing of mental health services In depth knowledge of mental health services, crisis intervention, referral coordination and triage

Seattle, Washington

Implemented an innovative program to address youth homelessness in King County focused on outreach, family intervention and housing first principles. Collaborated with a county wide campaign to understand and demonstrate the intersections of mental health, legal and a systemic housing crisis on young people from 12-18 in King County. Delivered psycho-social assessment, mental health therapy, and family therapy to adolescents experiencing housing instability. Provided consultation, recommendations and training on mental health to YMCA staff, collaborative partners and community leaders.

Seattle, Washington

Teach and design an introductory adult learning course in Psychology to English as a second language students seeking university education.

Everett, Wa

May 2016– February 2018 Everett, WAProvide mental health counseling and consulting to families in crisis utilizing multiple methods of delivery including the community, phone and team based settings. Delivered assessment, direct clinical intervention, and counseling to child, adolescent, and families presenting with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and co-occurring disorders.Ability to manage complex scheduling, team dynamics in high stress situations with a solutions focused motivating presence.Consult with physicians, counselors and coordinate care between multiple systems including schools, probation, DDA, DSHS, and CPS as needed. Maintain records and notes for clients in care as required by North Sound Behavioral Health, Compass Health, HIPPA and ACA.Work with clients in the community and office to deliver therapy in individualized settings.Attend Team meetings, court dates, and school meetings to facilitate community based support.Provide Crisis intervention including crisis phone after hours intervention, hospital assessments and crisis de-escalation.

Seattle

Coordinates services between clients, foster families and agencies involved. Monitors the health and safety of foster children in care and provides support to foster families. Write quarterly reports and facilitate treatment team meetings every 90 days. Assist with coordination of services regarding case aids, school meetings, wraparound, visitation, transportation, medication and crisis plans. Maintain foster child records with a running account of treatment and services provided.Support the licensor to develop retention strategies for existing foster homes. Market the program in the community and recruit foster care parents. Understand recovery concepts in behavioral health.Developed licensing procedures and agency best practices for foster homes.

Burien, Wa

Work with a team to provide a safe therapeutic environment for youth in mental health crisis within residential treatment. Connect clients to resources in their community, encourage growth in school, work and housing options. Collaborate with families, social workers, teachers, tutors and therapists to treat the needs of the clients. Mentor clients, advocate for their social, recreational, spiritual/cultural and academic growth. Provide program implementation and therapeutic activity planning. Responsible to complete daily, weekly and monthly written and oral assessments of clients.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: PsyChi, CAPS