JOANNA ANDERSON, OTR/L, MHP, CHC

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HEALTH COACH CERTIFICATION

National Society of Health Coaches, February 2023

MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

University of Minnesota - TC, November 2020

● Fieldwork I -Glencoe Regional Health (acute care)

● Fieldwork II -Anoka Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (chemical dependency/mental health)

POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GESTALT THERAPY

Salta Capital, Argentina

Centro Gestalt NOA, 2014-2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

University of Minnesota -TC, May 2009

● Minor in music

● Study Abroad - Cuernavaca, México 2008

ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN MUSIC

Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College, May 2005

WORK EXPERIENCE

PROSPERA MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Remote

Mental Health Coach - Independent Contractor (January 2024-present)

● Coach clients experiencing mental health difficulties through motivational interviewing, CBT, and other emotional regulation techniques, over telehealth

● Educate clients on cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, targeted at reducing the severity of anxiety, depression, anger/rage, and trauma symptoms.

● Manage software systems (scheduling, documentation, client portal, etc.) RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN Occupational Therapist (February 2022-present)

● Provide skilled OT services for inpatients and home care patients with a range of acute orthopedic, cardiac and other medical diagnoses.

● Evaluate, treat and provide discharge recommendations, based on evidence-based research, as well as clinical judgment.

● Design and implement interventions to enable ADL engagement, health and healing. HOPKINS HEALTH SERVICES 725 2nd Ave S, Hopkins, MN Occupational Therapist-Casual (April 2022-December 2022)

● Carry out evaluations and perform formal assessments of inpatients residing in skilled nursing, long-term care and memory care units.

● Provide interventions aimed at maximizing ADL independence, safety and function.

● Supervise COTAs in carrying out a determined plan of care. AVEANNA - RECOVER HEALTH 5900 Green Oak Dr. #200, Mtka, MN Occupational Therapist (January 2021 –April 2022)

● Independently coordinate and maintain caseload of homecare patients, providing timely and professional services in the community, and assisted living facilities.

● Develop and carry out the plan of care, based on comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s needs, following OASIS guidelines.

● Provide evidence-based interventions tailored to the patient, to promote health, safety and independence.

Independent Living Services Worker (July 2018 –December 2020)

● Promote client participation in instrumental activities of daily living, including healthcare management and maintenance, community mobility and transportation, communication management, and vocational pursuits.

● Empower clients with disabilities, including severe and persistent mental illness, to access supports and services for optimal mental and physical health.

● Enhance engagement in activities supporting quality of life, through client-centered means.

THE LOVAAS INSTITUTE MIDWEST 2925 Dean Parkway, #300, Mpls, MN Behavioral Therapist (July 2017 – August 2018)

● Provided in-home therapeutic interventions to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

● Applied principles of applied behavioral analysis to carry out interventions, and alter approaches based on client responses.

● Carried out individualized treatment plans and behavior programming, as determined by the clinical care team.

LANGUAGES

Advanced Spanish - Resided six years in Argentina. College-level coursework completed abroad in Spanish.

CERTIFICATIONS/RECENT COURSEWORK

Certified Health Coach, CHC - NSHC 2023

Comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation Certificate - Medbridge 2023 Pelvic Floor Evaluation Strategies, Basic Pelvic Floor Treatment- Medbridge 2024 BLS/CPR - Red Cross, 2023

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Non-profit program director: Inglés Abre Las Puertas - Salta Capital, Argentina Bilingual Librarian: ISICANA- Salta Capital, Argentina Teaching English as a Foreign Language: TESL-certified, TOEFL, IELTS Interpreting, translating and voice-over: English/Spanish

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