Dedicated and compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist highly accomplished in crisis intervention and treatment planning.
Skills
Licensed MFT #95851
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Case management proficiency
Adept at conflict resolution
Group psychotherapy experience
Biopsychosocial assessments
Knowledge of juvenile justice system
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Commercially Sexually Exploited Children trained
Gang Intervention trained
Crises Intervention trained
Non-Violent Conflict Resolution certified
Trauma Focused Therapy trained
Youth Mentor for Environmental Alternatives
Culturally sensitive
Skilled in intake interviewing
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistKaiser Permanente South Sacramento - Sacramento, California, United States03/2017 - Current
Provide individual and family therapy within the Child Psychiatry Department
Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment.
Make appropriate referrals to ensure client safety and provide adequate care.
Develop and implement treatment plans and modify when needed.
Direct family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Provide additional support with Intensive Outpatient team.
Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistLenton Joby Morrow, MD - 4378 Auburn Blvd. #100 - Sacramento, CA08/2013 - Current
Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
Conduct therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
Direct family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Document psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern/Case ManagerSacramento Assessment and Treatment Center - 3990 Branch Center Rd - Sacramento, CA09/2012 - 08/2016
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 12 to 21.
Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
Maintained a caseload of more than 30 children in public schools and group home placements.
Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
Documented therapeutic services and responses to treatment in client case files.
Consulted with psychiatrists, social workers, administration, skilled mental health and medical staff to provide feedback on effectiveness of treatment.
Offered testimony as an advocate legal in legal matters.
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
Developed and implemented treatment plans for clients in the long term treatment program.
Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Connected clients with community service and resource agencies. This included youth program as well as adult parolee program.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources. Assisted adult parolees with community reintegration.
Provided therapy to clients using integrated, evidence based therapeutic models.
Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members during clinical assessments.
Completed intakes to provide treatment consent forms and gathered information for patient health records.
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
Lead therapist at a residential treatment center for adolescents with addiction, abuse pathology and criminal history.
Therapist TraineeDiogenes Youth Services - 9719 Lincoln Village Dr. #500 - Sacramento, CA02/2012 - 05/2013
Provided individual and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment.
Created and implemented treatment plans and modified goals as needed.
Connected clients with community resources when applicable.
Presented case history material to clinical supervisor and colleagues during staff meetings.
Managed a caseload of 25 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
Provided guidance with conflict resolution within families and helped to improve communication.
Education
Master of Arts: Counseling PsychologyNational University - Sacramento, CA2013 Marriage and Family Therapy
Bachelor of Arts: SociologyUpper Iowa University - Fayette, IA2005
