Mental Health Staff

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

KATIE MOORE

*** **** *** ** ***, Butler, PA 16001 C: 724-***-**** ******@*****.*** I have provided strong clinical skills to clients and staff as a master's level professional for over close to 15 years. Prior to earning a master's degree I gained 7 years of social work experience in victim services and Head Start. I engage positively with professionals and clients alike. I excel at multi tasking, organizational skills and bring a strong therapeutic component to any organization I am engaged with. I am dedicated to providing excellent and ethical treatment to clients, families and communities. Results-oriented

Client-focused

Quick learner

02/2016 to Current Treatment Team Coordinator

George Junior Republic - Grove City, PA

Direct clinical staff for an 11 bed Residential Placement unit Conduct individual and family therapy for youth in RTF Provide Case Management for youth in RTF

Complete initial and ongoing documentation for outpatient services for youth in RTF

Liaison between RTF and placing agencies to provide updates and advocacy.

Adhere to 3800 regulations

Attend and report in court hearings

11/2014 to 04/2015 Outpatient Director

Irene Stacy Community Mental - Butler, PA

Supervised therapists in a community outpatient setting Coordinated with internal services of case management and family based services.

Reviewed clinical reporting of therapists

Assured that insurance objectives were met

Provided individual, family and group counseling

11/2011 to 10/2014 Assistant Director of Clinical Services MHY Family Services - Mars, PA

Directed clinical staff for a 64 bed facility.

Provided training on site and off site for mental health interventions, crisis response and sexual maladaptive treatment for juvenile offenders. Collaborated with other mental health providers and managed care systems.

Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.

Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff. Offered expert testimony for legal consultations and court hearings. 06/2009 to 11/2011 Outpatient Therapist and Supervisor Glade Run Lutheran Services - Butler, PA

Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.

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.

Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.

Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff. Offered expert testimony for legal consultations and court hearings. Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues. Conducted mental health interventions for inmates to recommend services upon release.

04/2007 to 06/2009 Residential Treatment Facility Therapist Glade Run Luthern Services - Zelienople, PA

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.

Responsible individual therapy and family therapy sessions for males in placement ages 14 to 18.

Provided temporary coverage for individual therapy and family therapy sessions for males and females in placement ages 9 to 18. Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.

Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff. 08/2004 to 04/2007 Family Based Mental Health Therapist Glade Run Lutheran Services - Butler, PA Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SKILLS

Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.

Connected clients with community service and resource agencies. Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.

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.

2004 Master of Arts: Community Counseling

Slippery Rock University - Slippery Rock, PA

Community Counseling

1997 Bachelor of Science: Socia lWork

Slippery Rock University - Slippery Rock, PA

Socia lWork

crisis intervention, family therapy, mental health, public speaker, Therapy, treatment plans

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