LMHC
Resume:
Claire Elwyn, LMHC
Somerville, MA 02144
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EDUCATION
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling May 2013 Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
B.S. in Musical Theater, Minor in Psychology, cum laude May 2008 LICENSURE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Board of Allied Mental Health Licensed Mental Health Counselor #10024 December 2016 WORK EXPERIENCE
Column Health, Arlington, MA
Psychotherapist
December 2017-May 2018
Provided individual therapy to a case load of 66+ clients with diagnoses ranging from PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders including opioid dependence.
Worked in conjunction with medical and psychopharmocology providers to coordinate care and develop effective treatment plans.
Provided case management services to clients; collaborated with Department of Children and Families and outside treatment providers; assisted clients in accessing treatment re- sources including IOP, detox, and medical care.
Provided weekly Early Recovery group
Created and implemented new treatment plan to be used company-wide to be completed with clients during intake and reviewed quarterly to track treatment progress and work to- wards goals
North Charles Mental Health and Addictions Services, Cambridge, MA Clinician-Addiction Treatment Specialist
September 2014-December 2017
Provided individual therapy for diverse caseload of 35+ clients and facilitate psychother- apy groups for clients with opiate addiction in all stages of recovery at Harvard Medical School affiliated addictions treatment program.
Developed and executed treatments plans; monitored substance use, mental health, and treatment compliance.
Provided case management support to clients; collaborated with Department of Children and Families, medical providers, and legal system.
Utilized Motivation Interviewing, CBT, mindfulness, trauma informed, and strength-
-based clinical interventions to address substance abuse disorders and co-occurring issues including mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, psychosis, domestic violence, and sig- nificant medical issues.
Wild Acre Inns
Babcock Program, Brookline, MA
Case Manager/Group Facilitator
August 2013- August 2014
Provided short-term individual case management to clients focused on treatment goals, program progress, collaborative contact with family and treatment providers, facilitating family meetings, and discharge planning including the procurement of outpatient treat- ment providers, programs, and external structure.
Conducted daily group therapy sessions with adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, substance abuse, and Borderline Personal- ity Disorder.
Created and implemented multiple group therapy curriculum including CBT, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and anger management.
Human Rights Officer
Completed intake paperwork and evaluation reports including integrated summaries, progress notes, discharge summaries and treatment plans.
Conducted psycho-social, nutritional and substance abuse assessments
Worked individually with clients on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, treatment goals, and increasing motivation with emphasis on ambivalence and resistance to treatment and change.
Administered medication following MAP protocol.
Gateway Program, Allston, MA
Case Manager/Group Facilitator
January 2014 – April 2014
Assisted clients in maintaining 25 hours of external structure, scheduling and attending outpatient appointments, maintaining sobriety, and attending AA/NA meetings.
Facilitate family meetings, case collaboration with outside treatment providers and pro- gram treatment team.
Administer medication following MAP protocol
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Wild Acre Inns, Babcock House, Brookline, MA
Counseling Intern
September 2012 – May 2013
Prepared and lead groups at this dual-diagnosis program. Group topics included but were not limited to: relapse prevention, family issues, symptom management, CBT, interper- sonal effectiveness, and anger management.
Provided individual case management to clients focused on treatment goals, program progress and discharge planning.
Completed intake and evaluation reports including integrated summaries, progress notes, discharge summaries and treatment plans.
McLean Hospital, SAGE Program, Belmont, MA
Counseling Intern
September – May 2012
Provided group counseling to outpatient and inpatient older adults with major mental ill- ness including: depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
Provided individual counseling to outpatient older adults with major mental illness in- cluding depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Worked in conjunction with a doctoral intern to develop a CBT group protocol for the outpatient program.
Conducted intakes and completed intake paperwork including the MOCA assessment. SKILLS and ORGANIZATIONS
Proficient on electronic medical records
American Mental Health Counselors Association
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