Trudy Samuelson Email & Phone Number

West Jordan, Utah

Residential Treatment and Day Treatment Programs. Performed clinical social services functions, as a psychotherapist, assisted patients to achieve their optimal level of emotional health. Conducted evaluations of the patient’s bio-psycho-social situation and identified the individual's state of mental health, mental illness, or emotional disorder consistent with standards of mental health therapy. Wrote Treatment Plans, justification of diagnoses, court summaries, court reports, weekly summaries of progress. Assisted in the establishment of diagnoses in accordance with DSM-V. Met with treatment team for consultation, evaluation of progress and effectiveness of medical interventions. Developed and prescribed plans for the treatment of the identified conditions, and engaged in professional intervention, including psychotherapy, using Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other experiential therapies in group settings, and individual and family therapy with evidence based treatment modalities. Completed reauthorizations with Optum Medicaid. Coordinated discharge of clients with outside agencies, provided referrals and information for family about in-home services. Met with community agencies to coordinate resources, treatment provided and created further treatment plans.

Provided case management to women in a residential substance abuse treatment facility.

Provided Case Management services to women in a residential treatment center by meeting weekly, assessing needs, linking clients to appropriate community agencies, coordinating services and monitoring progress. Taught Anger Management groups and entered group notes.

Facilitated a social skills group with elementary aged children with anxiety, ADHD and developmental delays.Wrote Treatment plans, provide diagnoses, gathered information for Social History, created goals and outlined objectives to work on. Participated in monthly Treatment team meetings with clients to review progress towards goals with educational staff, home staff and therapists.Provided support to the Substance Abuse Coordinator by reviewing 12-step binders and progress through each step. Reviewed completed assignments, provided feedback to students regarding progress. Assisted during DBT groups teaching emotional regulation. Reviewed written assignments in the workbook with students.

Counseling with adolescents in a residential treatment center, individual, groups, taught DBT courses, relationship groups.

Provide therapeutic intervention services to children and adolescents using individual, family, and group treatment. Facilitated a social skills group with elementary aged children with anxiety, ADHD and developmental delays.Wrote Treatment plans, provide diagnoses, gathered information for Social History, created goals and outlined objectives to work on. Participated in monthly Treatment team meetings with clients to review progress towards goals with educational staff, home staff and therapists.Provided support to the Substance Abuse Coordinator by reviewing 12-step binders and progress through each step. Reviewed completed assignments, provided feedback to students regarding progress. Assisted during Youth Star groups teaching teens about healthy relationships. Participants included those who viewed pornography, had been involved in phone sex & “sexting”, victims of sexual abuse and those struggling with gender identity. Assisted during DBT groups teaching emotional regulation. Reviewed written assignments in the workbook with students.

Saved DSPD over $30,000 by comparing services provided with services listed on the Service Plan, reviewing eligibility for services and finding alternative services and sources of funding.Ensured health and safety of each client in home, school and day-program facilities.Reviewed all medical, mental health records, ensured medical orders were followed.Completed assessments and reviewed results and outcome with clients and their families.Certified as a Brain Injury Specialist with the state of Utah, determining annual eligibility through review of medical records, ICD-9 diagnosis code, completing assessment to determine capacity for independent living and functioning.

Saved DSPD over $30,000 by comparing services provided with services listed on the Service Plan, reviewing eligibility for services and finding alternative services and sources of funding.Reviewed all medical, mental health records, ensured medical orders were followed.Certified as a Brain Injury Specialist with the state of Utah, determining annual eligibility through review of medical records, ICD-9 diagnosis code, completing assessment to determine capacity for independent living and functioning.

Masters Of Science In Counseling, Professional Counseling

Master, Counseling

Bs, Psychology

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Master, Counseling