SUSAN GABROVSEK
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Caring Behavioral Therapist with 25+ years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle programs constructively through a variety of therapeutic skills. Flexible mental health provider working in individual and group settings. Experienced at developing relationships with providers and accessing community resources through case management.
SKILLS
Documentation Requirements Group therapy facilitation Therapeutic Assessment Intervention planning Interviewing techniques Crisis management Developing individual treatment and therapies Clinical Interviewing Coordinate Behavioral Analysis Identify and access community resources
WORK HISTORY
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Mechanicsburg, PA
THERAPIST(Perry HOPE and Mifflin Families) 02/2013 TO 08/2023
FAMILY BASED THERAPIST 09/2008 TO 02/2012
Duties: Counseled individuals and families to develop awareness of triggers which led to crisis or trauma; developed and implemented intensive treatment plans addressing individual and family relationship issues; increased awareness of dysfunctional patterns of behavior and developed strategies to reduce stress and avoid crisis situations; identified substance abuse issues and developed relapse prevention plans; supported clients to develop self-confidence and autonomy to meet their own needs; guided clients using skill development through Cognitive Behavior therapy; worked with families to advocate for their children needing specialized IEPs; provided services in home and community based settings; developed and maintained excellent professional relationships with Mifflin and Perry County service providers.
Community Services Group Lewistown, PA
GROUP THERAPIST OPTIONS PARTIAL PROGRAM
03/2002 TO 03/2007
Duties: Developed group therapy treatment programs for clients in Partial Hospitalization Program; built individual treatment plans for clients; addressed individual therapeutic needs through group exercises using evidence based programs integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Grief Management, Life Skill, etc.; identified community resources for clients to reduce need for more intensive levels of care, developed and maintained excellent professional relationships with Mifflin service providers.
Bellefonte Area School District Bellefonte, PA
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 12/1984 TO 06/2001
Duties: Worked with all students as a Middle School Counselor. Responsibilities included meeting all social and emotional needs in developmentally appropriate manner to students in grades 6 though 8. Met with each student individually as well as in classroom settings. Monitored academic progress and actively engaged in processes and procedures to identify any learning needs. Developed and delivered yearly assessment programs using standard achievement, aptitude and intellectual capabilities as needed. Met with parents on a regular basis in parent teacher settings as well as in Guidance Office. Coordinated services with outside agencies as needed, Participated in Student Assistance Team at building and county wide level. Developed programs for all students that raised curiosity and exploration of personal interests in possible careers.
EDUCATION
Master of Education Counselor Education
The Pennsylvania State University University Park PA
Bachelor of Science Individual and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University University Park PA
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