Completing level of care diagnostic assessments, providing initial diagnosis' for individuals suffering from behavioral disturbances, mental health disturbances and addiction. Working closely with hospitals, doctors, nurses, elderly care facilities, and schools to provide quality care. Responsible for communicating clearly and effectively with families and continuing care providers for the benefit of the client.

Member of a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for obtaining bio-psycho-social assessments, conducting individual, family and group therapy sessions, collaborating with the doctors, nurses and case managers in a treatment team to create the Master Treatment plan for the clients. Responsible for completing documentation per hospital policy and procedure; including case coordination and coordinating discharge planning and providing current appropriate resources for continued care to clients… Show more Member of a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for obtaining bio-psycho-social assessments, conducting individual, family and group therapy sessions, collaborating with the doctors, nurses and case managers in a treatment team to create the Master Treatment plan for the clients. Responsible for completing documentation per hospital policy and procedure; including case coordination and coordinating discharge planning and providing current appropriate resources for continued care to clients upon discharge. Show less

Responsibilities include managing a caseload of children on both the acute and extended care units of the psychiatric hospital, including completing psychosocial assessments, individual therapy as well as regular family sessions. Also responsible for leading daily group therapy for children to teach regulation of mood, positive communication skills, as well as incorporation of life skills

Provided crisis counseling, support and resources to the non-offending caregivers for child victims of assault. Responsible to ensure that primary needs were met, encouraging the processing of trauma, and seeking long term follow up care for both the child and their caregiver.

Worked with the doctors and therapists to understand and articulate clients’ needs in order to provide follow up care and treatment upon discharge with a goal of preventing relapse. Also created a case for the patients’ need for continued care and reviewed it with their insurance company for the purpose of authorization of the individuals’ hospital stay.

Worked to provide a therapeutic environment for patients battling chemical dependency or who are psychologically affected. Lead group therapy on a regular basis. Challenged and encouraged patients in their treatment, making them feel valued and enabled. Counseled patients in life situations through invested, caring conversation.

Provided care and treatment for emotionally troubled youth. Organized and implemented each resident’s specific treatment plan, and provided a nurturing relationship for him or her to grow, thrive, and heal in. Developed a healthy, organized environment, and accomplished tasks on a deadline. Counseled in life situations and taught coping skills to enable clients to prosper.