Clinical Supervisor

Ellen M Waltman

(C) 860-***-****/ *******@***.***/ Vernon, CT

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am a seasoned, Licensed Mental Health Professional looking for apposition allowing me to utilize my many skills. I possess an innate ability to lead others. I am expert in knowledge of DSM-5. Advanced in Motivational Interviewing and DBT. I am experienced working with Addiction and Mental Illness. I have experience with the court system and forensically involved clients. Ability to make a strong connection with others. I am proficient in crisis intervention and have attended CIT training. I have a knowledge of best Practice and experiencing Directing Clinical Programming.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Case Management

Team Player

Supervisory skills

Crisis Intervention

Documentation skills

Diagnostician

Team Building

Ability to give and take direction

Multitasking

Familiarity with inpatient/outpatient

Mental Health

Addiction

Forensic

Multitasking

Therapy

Treatment Planning

Discharge Planning

Clinical Assessments

MI/DBT

Experience

CHR Roots To Recovery, Clinical Supervisor 11/16/20-

New Horizon Recruiters, Brea, CA 1/3/20-11/1/2020

Provided in-home and telephonic therapy to children, adolescents and Adults.

Clinical Director CATP, CHD, Springfield MA 3/2019-12/31/19

Provide clinical oversight for DYS adjudicated adolescent males. In a staff secure facility. Provided clinical supervision to two clinicians and group supervision. In charge of the entire Clinical Department, ensuring that the best Clinical practices are followed, and ensure the safety both physically and emotionally of the residents in our program. Complete Pre-Screening on adolescents referred to our program.

Crisis Response Clinician, United Services, Willimantic, CT 9/4/16-11/2019

Provide crisis evaluations both in the community and in the office. Gate Keeper for new referrals coming into the agency. Develop and maintain good relations with the various Police Departments that we interact with. Clear concise timely documentation on Profiler

System. Working knowledge of Diagnoses and ability to provide and back up any diagnoses given. Complete all intake paperwork in a timely manner.

Clinician III, Manchester Hospital Behavioral Health Unit (Per Diem) 5/20/15-9/4/2019

Provided Assessments on new patients in a timely fashion, excellent at multitasking in a fast-paced hospital environment. Strong crisis Intervention skills, that allowed me to successfully deescalate patients without chemical or manual restraints. Ability to run therapeutic groups. Worked with both adults and adolescents on the unit, competently. Attend treatment teams and communicate clearly with the team and psychiatrists. I am knowledgeable in commitment paperwork, three-day notices, commitment hearings, psychotropic medications. I enjoy being part of a team.

Supervisor, Phoenix House, Springfield, MA 11/18/14-4/30/15

Provided Clinical Direction to five Case Manager's at the Recovery House, and three interns. Provided Clinical direction to the Program and upheld Best Practice standards. Made Clinically appropriate changes to the house milieu and was on-call for crisis management. I achieved some significant changes that needed to be implemented, i.e., ensuring patients were screened with a urine test upon return from outside activity. Also, was able to have meetings with patients and supervision of staff to provide ideas for better outcomes, model professional behavior and

ensured that all persons were heard.

Behavioral Health Clinician Commonwealth Care Alliance, Springfield, MA 4/29/13-11/17/14

Provided timely consultation on Mental Health and Behavioral issues for Springfield, Holyoke both SCO and One Care Programs. Provided Clinical Assessments' and diagnoses and made my recommendations to the Team, consisting of RN Care Managers, NP's, Community Health Workers and Physicians. Also built strong relationships with Team Members, Community Providers, Nursing home consultations, hospitals and liaison work. Positive Team building with Peers and all persons involved in the members care. Also provide Mental Health trainings and education on psychiatric disorders, and psychotropic medications. Work with BH Team and Community Health Workers on a Depression Care management Pilot Program.

Director of Donovan House-1/2/2013-4/1/13 New Hope Manor

Provided Clinical and Administrative duties at a group home for M/I, Traumatized teens. Provided DBT, and weekly Family therapy sessions. Provided Clinical supervision to my clinicians and House Manager. Provided a safe environment for both the teens and my staff. Complied with DCF regulations for licensing. Provided crisis intervention trainings. Also made sure the house was being run effectively and teens were getting all of they're needs met. Made sure all persons working within the home were aware of trauma informed therapy. Assisted with the transition of the girls to another residence as the Agency closed suddenly.

Jail Diversion 12/11-12/12 The Rushford Center.

Provided clinical, timely assessment and referral for clients mentally ill and substance abusing appropriate plans to help divert incarceration. Worked closely with the Bail Commissioners and Public Defenders in order to provide them with an alternative to incarceration. Followed up with clients and provided the court with compliancy reports in a timely manner. Interview clients coming out of correctional facilities and make necessary referrals for a smooth transition into the community. Also assisted clients in Whiting Forensic Hospital with restoration to competency.

CLINICAL CASEMANAGER-05/17/10-11/30/11 Community Mental Health Affiliates, INC

Provided Initial Clinical Assessments to the Young Adult, Mentally Ill population. Provided individual, family therapy as well as, some Case Management services. Ran groups, including Anger Management, DBT skills and provided psychiatric assessments, and crisis intervention when necessary.

MULTI SYSTEMIC THERAPIST-9/04/08-4/30/10 NAFI, INC

Provided evidence-based, intensive in-home therapy to chronically violent or substance abusing post-dispositional youth classified at high risk for reoffending. Was able to go into the home and work with the youth’s parent to allow them to gain control over the adolescent. Worked culturally competent and was able to gain the rust of he neighborhoods that I would need to go into.

MST Therapist

9/11/06-06 8/29/08 CSI, Storrs, CT

Provide evidenced-based, intensive, home-and family-centered program for chronically violent or substance abusing post-dispositional children classified as very high risk of reoffending. This service utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and is contracted by both DCF and CSSD to work with Emily J and post dispositional juvenile offenders.

DMH CASEMANAGER-6/89-7/2005

Worked with a caseload of 60 plus patients, being deinstitutionalized and going from Northampton State Hospital to community treatment. I have worked at both the Springfield and Westfield sites. I completed assessments; individual treatment plans, crisis intervention.

EDUCATION

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Master of Education in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy; Communication

Eastern, Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communications

LPC# 002290

LMHC # 745

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