Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills. Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions. Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders. Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.
Reduced the unnecessary risk of institutional care by treating high-risk clients living in the community.
Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents. Practiced cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
Consulted with other professionals regarding the treatment of specific clients.
Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights.