Greer Sommer

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Pinellas Park, FL 33782

360-***-****

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Career Statement Summary: Assisted adult individuals in their recovery journey toward wellness,

utilizing evidenced-based therapeutic interventions, case management services including counseling, psycho-education, groups, crisis stabilization and supported clients/patients with medical, community and other natural supports. Presented at Behavioral conferences for corporate, government and academic audiences.

Skill Set: A knowledge and understanding of mental disorders (familiarity with the DSM-1V & DSM-5) And accuracy in diagnosis, competency with the Mental Status Exam and On-going assessments. Extensive experience in creating individual treatment plans and demonstrating verifiable goals, objectives and evidenced based interventions. A working knowledge of psychotropic medications with the ability to recognize side-effects, sound clinical skills and professionalism. Supporting individuals in substance-abuse/dependence issues and utilization Of Seeking Safety (clinical instructor for this workbook for five years), first evidenced-based intervention. For P.T.S.D. and co-occurring disorders, an understanding of 12-Step programs, Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and ran a wellness group, a creative coping (visual art group), and the Advanced Writing Group at Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare and the Graduation Group, Recovery Transition Group as well as wrote all curriculum and shared it with team and organization. Lastly, well Developed skills in caseload/time management, trauma informed care, concurrent documentation as well as a sensitive and compassionate perspective of the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Employment:

ACTS, May 2020 to current, MHJDP, Tampa, Florida. Supporting the local police and public defenders' office to house, rehabilitate and stabilize individuals who are homeless with co-occurring disorders in Hillsborough County.

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare, August 2011-May 2019, Adult Services, Lakewood, Washington. Therapist. Managed a caseload of 60 (average) clients, individualized, person centered clinical case management, including: counseling, psycho-education, groups (art, writing, wellness components. Crisis Stabilization and assisted with goal setting, meaning and purpose and natural support.

Recovery Innovations, November 2010-August 2011, Crisis Response/Peer Counselor (Detained

Facility on Western State Hospital Campus) Olympia, Washington. Providing a No-Force First

Environment, encouraging recovery partnerships for “clients”, assisted with admissions paperwork, performing and supporting Activities of Daily Living, de-escalation, group wellness and activity

leadership and curriculum writing, managing risky behavior, assisting with meals, basic care under RN direction (vitals and lab collections), conducting life skills groups and activities.

Capital Recovery Center, (Formerly Capital Clubhouse) November 2009-August 2011. Olympia,

Washington. Member Advocate/Peer Counselor. Supported members with hygiene and clothing bank, assisted when needed in the Business Office (administrative paperwork and supporting manager), worked in the mail area and supported homeless individuals with resources and encouragement, wrote a grant for Capital ClubHouse, supported people with mental health challenges to return to work.

Education:

Washington State Peer Counselor and Agency Affiliated Licensed 2011-2019

University of Florida Therapeutic / cultural Recreation B.S.(Art Therapy) 1991

Pratt Fine Art Center Figurative Sculpture and Glass blowing 1993

University of South Florida Art Education (post graduate work) Dean’s List 1997

Creative Coping Art Therapy Group leader 2011 -2018

Write to Right, Therapeutic writing group 2018-2019 (moved out of state)

Capella University: Graduate Coursework MS Counseling Psychology

2007

References:

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