Sara Rustemeyer, M.A., L.A.C. Email & Phone Number

Belle Mead, New Jersey, United States

-Services the General Adult Unit, a 33 bed inpatient psychiatric unit primarily servicing chronic adult population, acute adult population, and patients in the State Diversion Program which aims to divert patients from state hospitals or legal punishment when possible-Provides therapeutic groups for other hospital units as needed, servicing the following populations: adult substance abuse/detox, adolescent, and geriatric-Provides a minimum of 4 daily therapeutic groups and activities, including coping skills, stress management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), goal setting, creative expressions, and recreational activities to meet the unique needs of the current inpatient population-Assesses patients within 48 hours of admission to evaluate patient symptoms, stressors, strengths, challenges, and goals to assist with stabilization process-Documents patient ongoing progress within group therapy setting utilizing the application EPIC-Develops a plan of care for the patient that reflects the assessed needs, strengths, preferences and goals,and stages in the recovery process-Participates in an interdisciplinary treatment team to convey a patient's participation and progressthroughout treatment

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-Completed over 260 direct hours providing therapeutic services to six individual clients ranging from ages 15 to 33 to provide individual therapy to process past traumas and current life challenges -Completed over 400 indirect hours documenting client progress using SOAP notes and preparing for sessions to implement trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral strategies, and narrative approaches to client care-Provided therapy for clients that had behavioral definitions for the following diagnoses: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity & Impulsivity, Major Depressive Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder-Developed a 6-week closed support group curriculum and facilitated group for college-aged students experiencing stressors that covered topics such as types of stress, boundaries, mindfulness, social support, and advocating for one's needs-Co-developed a support group curriculum for adolescents ages 14-18 experiencing difficulties with self-worth and self-esteem-Obtained weekly group supervision to review client progress and collaborate with interns and clinicians -Counseled from a multi-cultural approach to be mindful of client’s unique worldview, including race, spirituality, gender identity, sexual orientation, and culture, to provide holistic mental healthcare

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

-Promoted degree options and department services for the adult education and graduate student population by attending conferences, community partnership events, and education fairs-Corresponded with inquiries and prospective students through email, phone calls, and admission events with interactions tracked via the application Slate-Created social media posts and manage the department’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts-Researched competing graduate and adult education programs in the areas of tuition, program offerings, and student engagement opportunities to provide a more inclusive experience for our student population -Led campus activities and meetings to educate prospective students of degree programs offered -Perform various office tasks, such as creating signage for events, filing documents, organizing marketing material, scoring admissions applications, and registering students for course via the applications Citrix and PowerCampus

Reading, Pennsylvania

-Provided programming to develop community and belonging among upper class level students through building meetings, activities, and bulletin boards to educate residents about topics, such as mental health awareness, campus resources, and university engagement -Patrolled residence halls and campus for approximately 15 nightly rounds per semester to enforce policies, respond to crisis situations, and document incidents for the Office of Community Standards- Facilitated mediations to assist residents with roommate conflicts, self-harm issues, and other safety/health concerns- Corresponded with Residence Hall Director and Director of Residence Life updated on any problems, issues, or concerns regarding residential needs

Reading, Pennsylvania Area

Work Study Student for Graduate & Adult Education-Filing documents -Imputing budget data into spreadsheets -Course creation & student registration via the application, Citrix & Power Campus-Reviewing faculty work for errors -Aiding in additional tasks that need assistance

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

-Peer-reviewed research proposals for the Research Methods of Psychology course for errors and continuity

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States

Lebanon County Day Reporting Center-Completed over 55 direct hours to service clients who have been alternatively sentenced to complete a program for behavior modification and life skills-Completed over 40 indirect hours preparing group lessons and documenting client progress-Co-led groups and facilitated lessons on the following topics: boundaries, codependency, self-care, criminal thinking patterns, communication skills, values, personality assessments and inventories, resume writing, and interview tips-Documented client’s participation in group lessons on Electronic Medical Records (EMR)-Observed two new client intake process for clients with sexual offenses-Participated in daily client check-in, including checking temperatures, administering breathalyzer readings, and utilizing security wand to check clients for prohibited itemsRenaissance Outpatient -Completed over 19 direct hours servicing clients with co-occurring disorders in a group therapy setting-Completed over 9 indirect hours writing group and individual client summaries and preparing group topics-Obtained 13 direct supervision of live co-facilitator experience centered around counseling skills, review of client information, and future group topics-Co-led groups and facilitated lessons on the following topics: boundaries, communication skill, coping skills, grief and loss-Documented clients’ progress in group treatment in the Data Assessment Plan (DAP) format utilizing the organization’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States

-Supervised campers between the ages of 7 to14 in daily activities and weekly field trips-Documented camper injuries and incidents as they occurred throughout the day to convey to parents and guardians of their child’s camp experiences

Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States

-Completed over 175 practicum hours at an International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) school servicing at-risk adolescent children ranging from ages 13- 18-Co-lead daily group sessions to process feelings, feedback, and current issues students are experiencing-Assisted students with one-on-one conversations about goal setting and restorative practice after engaging in disruptive behavior

Wyoming, United States

-Completed over 100 practicum hours at a non-profit organization servicing the Greater Reading community-Observed and shadowed the following services: Mental Health Court of Berks County, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings in Berks County schools, internally provided support groups, intake procedures, Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) visits that serviced clients through one-on-one meetings, and case note documentation for client visits

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Counseling, Cumulative 3.92 Gpa

Activities and Societies: -Head Resident Assistant for Upper Class level students (Fall 2020-Spring 2022), -Resident Assistant.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, Cumulative 3.62 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Minor in Sociology -Resident Assistant for First-Year students (Fall 2018- Spring 2019), -Psi Chi International.

High School Diploma, Cumulative 3.8 Gpa; Class Rank Of 56 Out Of 356

Activities and Societies: -Served as a teaching-assistant student that provided lessons for special needs students (Fall 2014- Spring.