Katherine Atherton, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

Woodland Hills, California

Los Angeles, California, United States

Maintain a case load of approximately 35 weekly clients, providing individual and family counseling to adults struggling with substance abuse, suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more. Demonstrate competency in the following treatment modalities: Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, seeking safety, dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and provide clinical diagnosis using DSM criteria. Create and implement client treatment plans. Collaborate with psychiatrists and case managers to assist with medication management and resources. Demonstrate competency in adhering to DMH policies and documentation requirements, including progress notes, psychosocial assessments, and treatment plans. Maintain the required case load and weekly billable units of service goal.

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Saving Lives Project:Assisted in the development of The Saving Lives Project; a SAMHSA grant dedicated to suicide prevention. Enrolled approximately 200 clients into The Saving Lives Project. Maintained a case load of approximately 35 weekly clients providing individual and family counseling to adults struggling with substance abuse, suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more. Demonstrated competency in the following treatment modalities: Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational Interviewing, seeking safety, dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Performed comprehensive mental health assessments and provided clinical diagnosis using DSM criteria. Created and implemented client treatment plans. Collaborated with psychiatrists and case managers to assist with medication management and resources. Demonstrated competency in adhering to DMH policies and documentation requirements, including progress notes, psychosocial assessments, and treatment plans. Received recognition from the project's program director for duties performed.

Santa Clarita, California, United States

Built client caseload from 0 to 16 clients in a one-month period. Developed competence in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy. Created individualized treatment plans according to the client’s needs and circumstances. Met with clients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Maintained thorough records of client meetings and progress. Assisted in developing the new domestic violence re-housing program within the agency. Created documents for the new program including intake paperwork and agency policies. Developed training manual for incoming clinical interns. Developed and presented a guide to self-care during a pandemic for the agency’s staff.

Big Bear Lake, California

Oversaw a cross-functional case management team to improve the lives of at-risk youth. Interviewed families and youth to identify treatment needs, and developed individualized client recovery plans. Conducted weekly team meetings to evaluate plan success; alter course of action as needed. Cultivated a collaborative and trustful relationship between children and family members; interface with families, court systems, and the community to maximize results. Coordinated events and group outings.

San Bernardino, California

Responded to calls on the domestic violence hotline. Completed new client intakes at the shelter and over the phone. Conducted crisis interventions utilizing trauma informed care procedures. Assisted clients in completing restraining order documentation. Accompanied clients to court hearings. Performed individual counseling sessions and created case management plans to help clients secure employment and housing. Drafted donation proposal letters.

Doctor Of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical Psychology, 3.95

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers. Member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology, Sociology