LCAC
Resume:
Kathy St Clair
Therapist
Richmond, IN *****
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Received my MSW in 1997, from Indiana University Purdue University. Applied for and was accepted into the advance standing class, which meant receiving your diploma in one year instead of two. This was an honor to be accepted into, since the advanced standing only accepted 25 students. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Homemaker
Intrim Health Care-Richmond, IN
September 2022 to December 2023
Worked with adults who ranged from handicap, to emotionally developed intellectual individuals. Some of these adults were older and aging. Each of the individuals had care plans, which were developed and gone over in detail with the care team as well has the patient and patient support, if any. There was an older gentleman who had fallen and broke his hip, although, he was in pain, he did not want to go to physical therapy. The client knew his care plan addressed the care he needed to live alone. He also was aware he had to go to PT in order to live at home. A motivational tool was suggested; we could grab a pop or ice-cream on the way back home. We, did this continuously, throughout the 12 weeks of PT. Watching him walk without any restrictions was a wonderful sight. Direct Support Professional
Mentor-Indianapolis, IN
October 2020 to September 2022
Experience working with individuals with chronic and behavioral health needs. Medication given on a daily basis. Both money and books were charted on daily. Residents were provided transportation to appointments. Upon return all paperwork was given to the nurse and logged into daily notes. Therapist
Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force-Indianapolis, IN May 1999 to August 2022
Worked closely with the juvenile probation department and the office of Family and Children, in Winchester, Indiana. Individuals were accompanied to court when they needed to be there. At, all times, there were a total of ten individuals in the program. These individuals could either be male or female. Upon entering the program, an intake and an assessment was completed in a timely manner, and presented to the team. At this time, a case management plan was completed with the individual present. Adolescents attended substance abuse groups, if they needed it and or anger management groups. All of these groups addressed the root causes of the underlying problem (s). Both cognitive behavior and behavior therapy were often the therapeutic choices. Individual and family therapy were designed to meet one time per week.
While in different groups individuals worked on empathy, social skills (by going out to eat), and school behavior skills.
Supervised a team of 4 adults. These adults where located in different areas in Indiana. We would discuss how, if any restrictions they felt. Especially, while performing the job they needed to do. The adolescents treatment plans were discussed also.
When it was time for discharge, all individuals were to meet the criteria for discharge. Follow up documentation on the individuals were documented in three -month intervals for a year. We, found, 98% of the individuals were doing well.
Therapist
Wernle Children s Home Inc-Richmond, IN
May 1997 to May 1999
Organized and supervised the adolescent behavior unit in a residential facility. The adolescents who were placed had dual diagnoses. The behavior unit held 12 males and 6 staff. Intakes were completed at entry into the program. Assessments were completed and at this time both were discussed with the team.
Residents participated in group therapy, which focused on substance abuse, behavior issues, such as anger, poor social skills, and lack of coping skills. These groups would meet two times per week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy worked best, at this time.
At discharge, all participates were included in the planning; including the individual and either the probation officer or DFC.
Education
Master's degree in Social Work
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN May 1996 to May 1997
Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Indiana University-East - Richmond, IN
May 1991 to May 1996
Skills
• Social Work (10+ years)
• Case Management (10+ years)
• Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)
• Group Therapy (10+ years)
• Addiction Counseling (10+ years)
• Intake Experience (10+ years)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)
• Behavior Management (10+ years)
• Medication Administration (5 years)
• Management (9 years)
• Mental Health Counseling (9 years)
• Behavioral Health (9 years)
• Conflict Management (10+ years)
• Writing skills (10+ years)
• Developmental disabilities experience (6 years)
• Administrative Experience (5 years)
• Organizational skills (10+ years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Child & family counseling (9 years)
• Behavioral therapy (10+ years)
• Home & community care (10+ years)
• Direct support (4 years)
• Documentation review (10+ years)
• Resident's rights (10+ years)
• Crisis intervention (9 years)
• Motivational interviewing
• Group therapy
• Addiction counseling
• Individual / group counseling
• Time management
Military Service
Branch: Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: E-4
May 1978 to July 1981
Medical supply
Commendations:
Good Conduct Medal
Certifications and Licenses
LCAC
April 2024 to April 2026
My LCAC is a recognized license in both the state of Indiana and Ohio for therapy. Driver's License
April 2024 to November 2030
Additional Information
The dynamics of working as a team can provide an opportunity for growth.
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