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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Dunwoody, Georgia, United States

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States

Responsible for the direct supervision and scheduling of fifteen bachelor’s level counselors. Monitored the admission, treatment plan, progress, and discharge of a thirty-two bed medically-monitored acute inpatient substance use disorder unit. Implemented a new treatment group schedule which included gender specific groups, medicated assisted treatment education, mindfulness, art therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Provided training to staff on various topics including professional documentation, medicated assisted treatment options, tobacco cessation, and treatment planning and assessments according to the ASAM criteria. Acted as the utilization review clinician and responsible for tracking notices of admission to ensure payment for services from health insurance and the Department of Public Health. Conducted quarterly chart audits in accordance with the Department of Public Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities standards. Acted as the Tobacco Education Coordinator for the facility and attended bi-yearly workshops.

Greenfield, Ma

Conducted risk and safety assessments with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health related crises and determined appropriate level of care. Coordinated referrals and placements for all levels of care. Provided case management and therapeutic support to the eight individuals admitted to the clinical stabilization unit. Communicated with external providers and agencies to ensure continuity of care and maximize benefits.

Assisted in the establishment of a new internship site for the art therapy program. Led group and individual art therapy sessions with individuals in a comprehensive emergency services center focused on topics such as substance use, bereavement, emotional regulation, and developing coping skills.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Facilitated group and individual art therapy sessions with individuals in an acute psychiatric hospital and transitional residential units. Focused on a wide range of issues related to crisis intervention, reality orientation, suicidal ideation, substance use, frustration tolerance, and impulsive control. Organized a client art exhibition for staff and community members.

Chattahoochee, Fl

Facilitated group and individual art therapy sessions with individuals with severe mental health issues in a forensic psychiatric hospital. Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed treatment plans in accordance with the treatment teams therapeutic goals. Attended weekly treatment team meetings on a forensic unit.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Assisted adults with developmental disabilities with ongoing art projects in an open studio setting.

Northampton, Ma

Provided one-on-one therapeutic decluttering for individuals with hoarding disorder. Supervised and trained new case managers. Responsible for coordinating schedules, facilitating client communication, and routinely following up with clients to service satisfaction. Administered clinical scales and assessments.

Northampton, Ma

Investigating a self-help biblio-based program for individuals with hoarding disorder developed by Randy Frost.

Greater Hartford Area

Provided one-on-one case management to the nine participants in a five month group cognitive behavioral therapy program for individuals with hoarding disorder. Assisted with improving family communication and facilitated connection to community resources. Utilized motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques

Greenfield, Ma

Master'S Degree, Art Therapy And Mental Health Counseling

Ba, Psychology