Performed biopsychosocial intakes for the purpose of embedded mental health services Coordinated and conducted individual therapy sessions for co-occurring clients in the CD program Observed methadone and CD intakes which include urinalysis, breathalyzer, and complete client history Constructed progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries for clients on caseload in a timely and informative fashionParticipated in team triage meetings discussing patient care and referrals between the outpatient clinic staff and partial hospitalization staff from Strong Ties Completed referrals for SPOA and DSS for clients in need of services Collaborated with integrated team consisting of CD counselors, NP’s, and MD’s about client continued care and medication regimens

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatric nurses, therapists, doctors, and social workers to provide care and a safe space to heal for each patientPlan and facilitate group therapy including: mindfulness sessions, thought reframing sessions, and co-occurring groups for up to 21 patients Document vital signs on EPIC medical database Participate in Patient Management and Crisis Training to learn and utilize skills such as: de escalation, crisis management, and debriefing techniques post crisis event

Performed biopsychosocial evaluations for intake purposes for the MAT (medically assisted treatment) program Facilitated groups for men and women on the subject of psychopharmacology, pyschoeducation, and coping skills for alcohol and drug addictionCollaborated with an integrated team of medical professionals, mental health staff, and correctional staff to meet the needs of the inmates on multiple units Performed social work tasks such as setting up inmate exit housing, matching each inmate with their appropriate case manager, and linking them with resources in the community

Participated in Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, and Partial Hospitalization one-on-one and group counseling Conducted urine drug screens Documented clinical progress notes and treatment plans for my caseload of 3 patients after each individual session or group meetingGained knowledge on client record keeping both on computer databases and in paper files