• Effectively maintained a caseload of 40 clients with chronic and persistent mental illnesses as well as ongoing co-occurring substance use disorders.• Employed methodologies such as solution focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person centered therapy, to assist clients though the treatment process.• Co-facilitated and led Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Group utilizing a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approach.• Worked with an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans and interventions for clients.• Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.• Provided clients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.• Consulted with other therapists, public and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.

• Provided individual therapy to clients diagnosed with variety of presenting problems includingBorderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.• Co-facilitated Women's Group to provide psycho-education andincrease insight into domestic and intimate partner violence. • Conducted intakes and refer clients to appropriate resources based on individual needs• Maintained progress notes and treatment plans for all clients to ensure proper documentation of session content and interventions

• Collaborated with psychiatric nurse and other healthcare professionals involved in daily care of patients.• Performed ongoing observations and assessments of patient's response to illness and treatment which in turns promotes optimal patient outcome.• Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises.• Provided or assisted staff in direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.• Conducted patient intake into crisis center which included Columbia Screening, WHODAS, and notification of providers.