Katie Powers, Lmft Email & Phone Number

Redlands, California, United States

- Provides mental health support to students in a school setting, working closely with educators, parents, and other professionals. - Assess students' emotional and behavioral needs, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapy and counseling services. - Monitor student progress, collaborating on IEP (Individualized Education Plan) development, and providing crisis intervention and support for students with emotional or mental health challenges.

Provided short-term & long-term, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) via live video to a full caseload of adult individual clients, including crisis intervention, and via a multimodal approach, using a diverse technique setEstablished trust and rapport with diverse range of clients through empathic listening, understanding, and respectAssigned digital lessons, videos, and assessments to clients between video-based sessions to enhance learning and monitor outcomes Developed personalized treatment plans for clients based on their unique needs and goalsDesigned creative therapeutic activities tailored to individual client interests or strengthsUtilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients achieve their desired outcomesDocumented patient data in EHR system to support timely admissions, treatment and dischargesConsulted with colleagues on complex cases to gain additional insights or perspectivesServed as liaison between clients and other service providers involved in their care (i.e. psychiatrists, social workers, etc.)Maintained thorough knowledge of ethical guidelines governing practice within profession and participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in field of therapy

Participates in the establishment & revision of policies, procedures, guidelines, goals, and objectives, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing mental health servicesCreates onboarding materials for new hires to ease transition into company culture, and works in coordination with other personnel to train and support clinical new hires, and schedule, oversee, and provide training sessions, orientations, and onboardingsCollaborated with management to develop strategies for addressing clinical concerns, resulting in a more positive work environment.Served as a liaison between staff and management, fostering open lines of communication for addressing concerns promptly leading to improvement.Supports and/or develops positive work environment that fosters collaboration, support, and professional growth between team membersImplements employee training programs, enhancing productivity and job satisfaction, and organizes team-building activities to foster collaboration among staff membersMonitors employee success through utilization and review of regular assessments and performance evaluations

Supervises a multi-disciplinary staff of 6 clinicians; regularly confers with staff regarding techniques used, case progress, and related matters for the purpose of promoting and evaluating professional development, and assuring quality of care to improve client outcomes and care deliveryProvides feedback on clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and assessmentsAddresses ethical dilemmas and conflicts that arise within clinical team or between staff and clientsDevelops and implements clinical supervision plans for superviseesCollaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clientsReviews crisis intervention plans and assists clinicians with high-risk client situationsManages caseload assignments to maintain appropriate, necessary workload balance among team members

Menifee, Ca

~ Oversight of the counseling program at an elementary school of 600+ students from Kindergarten- 5th grade.~ Provided monthly (weekly during distance learning) universal counseling lessons on topics such as: goal setting, emotion management & coping skills, growth mindset, skills for learning, problem solving techniques, gratitude, frustration tolerance, friendship, anti-bullying, conflict resolution, and college & career.~ Facilitated short-term group counseling support with the use of school-wide data (attendance, discipline, PBIS).~ Supported students through individual counseling in relation to anxiety, peer & adult conflicts, academic supports & strategies, 'lunch bunch' friendship groups, coping skills and conflict resolution.~ Provided Special Education 'ERMHS' counseling services for students with behavior or social/emotional concerns.

Virtual

~ Provided ERMHS (educationally related mental health services) therapy to students ranging from 5- 18 years old in relation to: autism, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, emotional disregulation, behavior management, and learning disorders.~ Oversight of the Counseling and Clinician aspects of the organization including leadership of 15 Clinicians.~ Run weekly or monthly virtual counseling sessions to 15+ students who qualify for educationally related mental health services based on their IEP. This may include parenting counseling and support or case consultation.~ Provide administrative support to the Executive Director/ Owner including hiring & training of staff, develop company specific forms, create guidance videos, and other managerial tasks as assigned.

Provide collaborative and advisory services to teachers, counselors, parents, administrators, and other personnel related to general education students demonstrating behavioral needs. Services would include direct services to students, assistance with classroom management techniques, Student Success or Support Team (SST) development and training, 504 training, and the ability to implement Positive Behavior Support Strategies, Restorative Justice, and other alternatives to suspensions. Develop and have knowledge of community agencies, alternative educational programs, mentoring, and other behavioral support services.

• Developed master schedules and course selections over 5 RCOE sites; completed ILP’s transcript evaluations, senior check outs, and re-entry facilitation for 100+ students.• Leadership experience as Interim Principal for 11 months providing the following supports: test site coordinator, supervise site operations, extensive student discipline management, oversee SIG implementation & corresponding testing, Administrative Designee for Special Education needs, Attendance reporting and associated meetings, and support instructional team.

• Conducted weekly assessment sessions with families; Provides hands-on parenting, positive/corrective feedback and problem-solving techniques; Developed and maintained contacts with community resources & partners.• Maintained timely and thorough case records and program statistics; Participated in program meetings; Participated in training and coaching, including incorporating detailed feedback.

Temecula, Ca

Provided academic, career, and social/emotional counseling services to K-12 students. Supported administration in evaluating and improving the academic achievement environment. Assisted with development and implementation of school-wide programs for more positive outcomes in all academic and related areas.

• Provided social/emotional and mental health support to students in individual/group settings to address: anger management, stress management, depression and suicidal ideation, self-injury, anxiety, social skills & relational aggression, divorce care, self-esteem, and other concerns related to academic success. This also involves referrals to outside resources as needed.• Mentored and guided parents, administrators, teachers, staff and fellow students regarding appropriate responsive behavior and antecedents for crisis situations, similar to ABA therapy.

Responsibilities include counseling children and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. Group experience includes: children's trauma groups, domestic violence victims and perpetrator groups, child abuse prevention groups, and parenting education groups. Individual and family experience includes: conflict resolution and communication skill building, depression, anger management, LGBTQ issues, childhood abuse and neglect, teen parents, CPS involvement & child displacement, substance abuse and older adult depression/coping problems.

Responsibilities included carrying a case load of the more difficult types of social service cases requiring a high degree of technical competence where social or family problems or environmental forces adversely affect family life. Independently assess client's difficulties and develop treatment plans. Write court and other types of reports. Assess client family environment in order to determine risk to the safety of children residing in the household; when safety needs dictate, remove child from home. Prepare and maintain up-to-date electronic case records of all aspects of client case management.

Provided personalized therapy through treatment, assessment and planning utilizing multiple approaches. Experience includes issues in relationships, homelessness, stress management, communication skills, medical illness, past abuse, anger management, depression, anxiety, and divorce care.

Responsibilities included teaching incoming freshmen in a year long "college survival" course, including stress & time management, teamwork, technology, ethics & integrity, study skills, diversity, resume building, and career exploration.

Pps Credential, School Counseling

Master Of Science, Counseling, Marriage And Family Therapy Option

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology; Counseling And Family

Associate Of Arts, University Studies/Psychology