Telephonic response to crisis calls, consultation with Veterans and families with problems of post-traumatic stress disorder, chemical dependency, grief, trauma, severe persistent mental illness, mood, anxiety, adjustment, military sexual abuse, and traumatic brain injury. Psychiatric triage for veterans' and their families. Conducted initial interviews, assessments, evaluations; used assessment instruments to determine psychological and emotional disorders. Gathered psychological, substance use, family background, military history. Made referrals to community resources.
Worked with adults, families, parolees, and ex-offenders with co-occurring disorders of severe persistent mental illness, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, childhood sexual abuse, grief, trauma, and mood disorders. Assessed psycho-social and cognitive functioning, and chemical dependency; conducted on-site toxicology screening. Determined diagnosis, wrote psychological reports, treatment plans. Conducted individual and group psychotherapy. Co-facilitated multi-family psycho-education groups. Completed file documentation, assessment reports, progress notes, and discharge planning. Consulted probation and parole on treatment progress.
Worked with adults incarcerated for criminal behavior with co-occurring disorders of mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, and chemical dependency. Conducted assessment, evaluation, and interpretation of psychological measures to assess functioning and chemical dependency. Completed file documentation, assessment reports, diagnostics, and treatment planning. Conducted individual and group psychotherapy. Consulted with probation officers and collateral service providers to coordinate pre-release treatment plans regarding community placement, housing, and aftercare.
Worked with individuals, families, ex-offenders, and parolees, with co-occurring disorders of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, chemical dependency, mood/anxiety, and personality disorders. Administered, scored, and interpreted measures to assess cognitive functioning and chemical dependency; conducted on-site toxicology screening. Conducted initial intake evaluations, determined differential diagnosis, wrote psychological reports, and developed treatment plans. Conducted individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Consulted probation and parole officers on treatment progress. Completed file documentation and discharge plans. Adapted therapeutic strategies according to developmental level. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team and families.
Worked with adults with severe persistent mental illness and developmental disabilities. Organized activities for the community support program.
Assisted in 10:1:3 classroom with children and adolescents (ages 10-15) with ADHD, mood, anxiety, and early onset psychosis. Provided information and support to parents and teachers to promote student progress. Assisted in management of students and monitoring individual student behavior through crisis intervention by implementing positive behavior management strategies.
Provided individual, group, and family psychological services. Treatment of depression, anxiety, adjustment, severe persistent mental illness, trauma, and co-occurring disorders; monitored treatment adherence and psychological functioning. Used person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior management, role-play, relaxation, and guided imagery techniques to decrease stress, adapt to life-stage changes, and improve management of emotions and behaviors. Conducted diagnostic assessment, prepared psychological reports, treatment plans, progress notes, patient referrals, discharge notes, and quarterly reviews. Partnered with collateral service providers.
Post Graduate Certificate
M.S.
Concentration: Mental Health Counseling
B.A. Psychology
Concentration: Psychology
Interests in Treating: depression, anxiety, panic disorders, severe mental illness, dual diagnosis, substance abuse, crisis intervention, anger management, women's issues, parenting, blended families, adoption, foster care, and attachment issues.
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