Licensed Psychotherapist resume example

Provided culturally sensitive psychosocial assessments and counseling to patient caseloads averaging 120 hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in six different clinic settings of which:

• Patients have diverse and complicated levels of physical and mental challenges along all spectrums within the DSM-5, frequently including: depression, anxiety, dementia, mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, addiction, death and dying issues, psychosis, re-occurring hospitalizations, neglect and/or domestic violence, vision and mobility disabilities, amputations, poor and very poor economic situations, transportation and housing problems, and immigration concerns or are persons navigating the medical system with non-English speaking experiences.
• Conducted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), crisis intervention, solution-focused therapy and case management with patients.
• Provided psychosocial recommendations & formulated treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care.
• Collaborated to develop and implement best health outcome goals for dialysis patients and facilities.
• Researched and evaluated patient resources & provided patient referrals and monitored services.
• Utilized psychoeducational training with patients regarding treatment options, coping styles, advanced directives, and community and social resources.
• Coordinated presentation of staff in-services regarding mental health issues, such as dementia.
• Assisted interviewing and recommending employment of new social workers and assisted in training of social workers.
• Utilized extensive case documentation regarding patient progress and adjustment to dialysis through computerized system.
• Provided transplant referrals on patients.

• Provided culturally sensitive psychosocial assessments and counseling to 12 patients with varying and complicated levels of disability.
• Conducted brief cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions, motivational interviewing (MI), crisis intervention, solution-focused therapy and case management.
• Participated collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement best health outcome goals for dialysis patients and facility.
• Researched and evaluated patient resources such as transportation, food assistance, insurance and benefit acquisition to patients & provided referrals.
• Implemented case documentation regarding patient progress and adjustment to dialysis.

• Conducted psycho-educational groups for 4-50 high risk youth in elementary, middle and high school on interpersonal, social and educational areas.
• Organized and implemented a community career day with 15 community speakers to 80 community members for benefit of youth development.
• Provided individual and family therapy to two families with very low income, health, homelessness, and correctional re-entry issues using brief psychotherapy interventions, resource collaboration and problem-solving techniques.
• Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of two client families to determine appropriate interventions.
• Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
• Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
• Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.