Rachael Wilcox- Rolniak Email and Phone Number

Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Counseling

Employed through the state of Massachusetts, creating and implementing service plans for both mental health and supportive community services to assist clients who carry a diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder, many of which are also struggling with Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Forensic Issues, Homelessness, Unique Medical Conditions, and Domestic ViolenceWork with transitional aged clients (18-22) prepare for and access adult services by interfacing with schools and other providers… Show more Employed through the state of Massachusetts, creating and implementing service plans for both mental health and supportive community services to assist clients who carry a diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder, many of which are also struggling with Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Forensic Issues, Homelessness, Unique Medical Conditions, and Domestic ViolenceWork with transitional aged clients (18-22) prepare for and access adult services by interfacing with schools and other providers to assess clients needs and create referrals to both state funded and other forms of community services that help address vocational, behavioral, therapeutic and medical needs of the clientsIn-depth case management for 10 clients through the DDS Person Directed Planning (PDP) program which includes helping clients budget and manage a state funded stipend assigned to them for hiring support staff and the reimbursements of various itemsAssist clients within the PDP program with creating and posting job descriptions, hiring, managing, training, and dismissing service workers Coordinated and connected clients and their families with various mental health, medical and community organizationsRisk assessment, planning and coordination of emergency support for high risk clientsAssisted clients with obtaining resources to help them access services, public benefits and community supportsHelped organize treatment team meetings, participated in client review meetings such as discharge planning and program reviews in order to monitor client service plans and progress, and made recommendations for program modifications or additional services as neededMaintained client work load that is equal to 75 people, including accurate and updated records (both paper and electronic), creating and submitting all service plans, provider referrals other needed paperwork by their predetermined deadline, as well as accurately tracking and submitting billable time Show less

Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI), an organization offering holistic integrated medical and mental health services, with a focus on client centered care including advocacy, education, connection and integration with multiple practitioners combining western, traditional Chinese and other natural forms of medical treatment.Conducted mental health intakes and outpatient counseling with individual, family and couples, with a focus on western expatriate and Chinese clients ranging from… Show more Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI), an organization offering holistic integrated medical and mental health services, with a focus on client centered care including advocacy, education, connection and integration with multiple practitioners combining western, traditional Chinese and other natural forms of medical treatment.Conducted mental health intakes and outpatient counseling with individual, family and couples, with a focus on western expatriate and Chinese clients ranging from ages 5- 65Completed risk assessments and created risk plans with clients and staff, including the use of emergency services Ran trainings and educational presentations to IMI staff on the various forms of mental health counseling, and which symptoms and clients benefit from the type of outpatient therapy provided at IMIConsulted with and provided as needed supervision to practitioners with clients experiencing various severities of mental health difficulties and on IMI intake procedures to enhance staff's ability to educate and guide clients into the most appropriate servicesManaged and kept up client records, scheduled client sessions, maintained and submitted electronic records billing recordsConducted mediations between IMI staff to help with better understanding and communication between differing medical fields represented in the organization Show less

Employed through the state of Massachusetts, creating and implementing service plans for both mental health and supportive community services to assist clients affected with a combination of Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Forensic Issues, Homelessness, Unique Medical Conditions, Domestic Violence, or Parenting DifficultiesCoordinated and connected clients and their families with various mental health, medical and community organizations Risk… Show more Employed through the state of Massachusetts, creating and implementing service plans for both mental health and supportive community services to assist clients affected with a combination of Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Forensic Issues, Homelessness, Unique Medical Conditions, Domestic Violence, or Parenting DifficultiesCoordinated and connected clients and their families with various mental health, medical and community organizations Risk assessment, planning and coordination of emergency support for high risk clientsAssisted clients with obtaining resources to help them access services, public benefits and community supportsChaired treatment team meetings; participated in client review meetings such as discharge planning and program reviews in order to monitor client service plans and progress, and made recommendations for program modifications or additional services as neededMaintained client load of over 60 people which included keeping accurate and updated client records (both paper and electronic), creating and submitting all service plans, records and other needed paperwork by their predetermined deadline, accurately tracking and submitting billable time Show less

Set up and managed a high intensity group home, contracted by the state of Massachusetts through a third party vendor to help transition clients with a combination of persistent and severe Mental Illness, Forensic Issues and Substance AbuseConducted individual rehabilitative counseling, responded to client's destructive or self destructive behavior, conducted risk assessments, planned and coordinated emergency support for high risk clients, assisted clients with obtaining resources to… Show more Set up and managed a high intensity group home, contracted by the state of Massachusetts through a third party vendor to help transition clients with a combination of persistent and severe Mental Illness, Forensic Issues and Substance AbuseConducted individual rehabilitative counseling, responded to client's destructive or self destructive behavior, conducted risk assessments, planned and coordinated emergency support for high risk clients, assisted clients with obtaining resources to help them access services such as public benefits and community supportInterfaced with state and other treatment agencies involved in client treatment including scheduling and organizing treatment team meetings, participating in client review and discharge planningMaintained client load of 10 people in a community based home environment, including accurate and updated client records (both paper and electronic), created and submitted all service plans, records and other needed paperwork by their predetermined deadline, charted and kept quantitative records measuring clients treatment progressManaged day to day operations for programs, including maintaining program budget, ordered food and supplies, hired staff, conducted supervision, training, and created rotating staff schedule, performed on all emergency duties for program, tracked and submitted billable time Show less

Worked in a team, contracted by the state of Massachusetts, to plan and set up a new intensive therapeutic group home designed to assist high risk clients with a combination of persistent and severe Mental Illness, Forensic Issues, Substance Abuse, or Unique Medical Conditions transition from extensive inpatient treatment to a community based mental health rehabilitative programVetted and conducted clinical histories to find appropriate clients to participate in the program, conducted… Show more Worked in a team, contracted by the state of Massachusetts, to plan and set up a new intensive therapeutic group home designed to assist high risk clients with a combination of persistent and severe Mental Illness, Forensic Issues, Substance Abuse, or Unique Medical Conditions transition from extensive inpatient treatment to a community based mental health rehabilitative programVetted and conducted clinical histories to find appropriate clients to participate in the program, conducted risk assessments, planed and coordinated emergency supports, and emergency response plans for clients with aggressive destructive and self destructive behaviors, helped coordinate resources to help clients access social services after re-entering a community setting Organized materials and coordinated periodic meetings to update treatment team, state providers and over site of clients risk factors and progress while in the program, participated in client review and discharge planningConducted individual and group rehabilitative counseling in a community based home environment, designed staff based interventions and groups, responded to destructive and self destructive behavior of individuals, kept accurate and updated client records (both paper and electronic), created and submitted service plans by their predetermined deadline, coordinated emergency response plans, created and maintained quantitative charting and other treatment measures which tracked clients progress, tracked and submitted billable hours Assisted with training and support of program staff under supervision of Clinical Program Director and Clinical Coordinator Show less

University of Massachusetts Boston: Boston, MA- 02/2010-03/2013 • 02/2010- 03/2013: Part Time Administrative Assistant• 11/2008- 02/2010: Office Coordinator• Program Management• Calendar management• Project Management• Grant research and organization of Grant funds• Events Organization and Management• Accounts receivable/payable• Hiring and managing of student workers• Aiding Faculty in student advising• Database create and Maintenance• Other… Show more University of Massachusetts Boston: Boston, MA- 02/2010-03/2013 • 02/2010- 03/2013: Part Time Administrative Assistant• 11/2008- 02/2010: Office Coordinator• Program Management• Calendar management• Project Management• Grant research and organization of Grant funds• Events Organization and Management• Accounts receivable/payable• Hiring and managing of student workers• Aiding Faculty in student advising• Database create and Maintenance• Other Administrative duties as needed Show less

Mental Health Counseling, Mt. Ida Rest Home Newton MA Sept. 2010- Feb. 2012Clinical intern worked with clients over 65 affected by persistent and severe mental illness, coordinated with staff and supervisor to create and implement treatment plans, assisted with education and training of program staff Mental Health Counseling, Corey Hill Nursing Home Brookline MA Feb. 2010- July 2011Clinical intern , administered free therapeutic services to clients… Show more Mental Health Counseling, Mt. Ida Rest Home Newton MA Sept. 2010- Feb. 2012Clinical intern worked with clients over 65 affected by persistent and severe mental illness, coordinated with staff and supervisor to create and implement treatment plans, assisted with education and training of program staff Mental Health Counseling, Corey Hill Nursing Home Brookline MA Feb. 2010- July 2011Clinical intern , administered free therapeutic services to clients aged 65 and over affected by persistent and severe mental illness, conducted intake interviews to vet future clients, assisted staff in the coordination and implementation of treatment plans, coordinated with staff, assisted with education and training of program staff Show less

I ran an online art gallery, www.starvingartistgallery.org, from 2006- 2010. I closed the gallery to pursue a career in mental health, however I still make pottery, ceramic sculpture and jewelry.

Temple Israel: Boston, MA- 7/2008- 11/2008Administrative Assistant – Hebrew Education Department Fidelity Investments: Boston, MA- 9/2007-7/2008Executive Assistant Educational Consultants of New England, Waltham, MA 11/2006 – 09/2007Administrative Assistant- School and Home Based Counseling Program Fidelity Investments: Boston, MA 02/2004 – 11/2006Executive Assistant Origins: Cambridge, MA 7/2003 - 2/2004Makeup and Skin Care Consultant/ Sales… Show more Temple Israel: Boston, MA- 7/2008- 11/2008Administrative Assistant – Hebrew Education Department Fidelity Investments: Boston, MA- 9/2007-7/2008Executive Assistant Educational Consultants of New England, Waltham, MA 11/2006 – 09/2007Administrative Assistant- School and Home Based Counseling Program Fidelity Investments: Boston, MA 02/2004 – 11/2006Executive Assistant Origins: Cambridge, MA 7/2003 - 2/2004Makeup and Skin Care Consultant/ Sales Rep.Tom Snyder Productions: Watertown, MA 6/2001 - 7/2003Administrative Support Show less