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Mental Health Counselor

Location:
Olympia, WA
Posted:
July 19, 2022

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Laurie Crivello

Mental Health Provider

Olympia, WA 98513

adrsyo@r.postjobfree.com

360-***-****

Mental health professional emphasizing client advocacy and strengths-based care. Dedicated mental health professional working toward national licensure. Results-driven Mental Health Counselor who challenges clients to work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing their personal strengths and milestones. Milieu

Counselor focused on building strong and supportive relationships with clients, staff and management. Empathetic Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,

(PTSD). Extensive experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy,

(DBT.)

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

WISe Team Therapist Clinician III

Catholic Community Services - Olympia, WA

April 2020 to February 2021

• Clinician worked in a team with 2-3 other team mates, providing a group approach to children and family therapy, clinician provided psychoeducation to parents, care givers and children on our caseload, provided primarily one on one therapy sessions on line with identified client and other family members. ZOOM and other platforms were used to provide therapy for families during pandemic.

• Clinician participated collaboratively with other providers, doctor, psychiatrist, school staff, IEP team members, natural supports and other family members active in children's lives.

• Clinician participated in staff and team meetings to discuss progress or barriers presenting in families, brainstorm and come up with strategies to use with families to help ensure continued progress and ways to overcome any barriers. Clinician would develop treatment and safety plans with client and caregivers, would track progress by using age appropriate measures for children and caregivers. Integrated Mental Health Therapist, Clinician III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Olympia, WA

August 2019 to February 2021

• Clinician provided crisis response to patients in need of immediate mental health treatment. would enroll patients into short term therapy, to be seen by this clinician at Sea Mar Olympia Medical.

• Clinician worked closely with medical staff to recognize those in need of mental health care, clinician was able to gain positive rapport with medical and other mental health staff at this clinic to deliver services needed to patients.

• Clinician provided clients with mental health intake assessments and other assessments as needed, IMHT provided several different modes of mental health treatment such as CBT, DBT, would also discuss and practice using positive imagery, meditation and positive communication skills to help client decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health diagnosis.

• Clinician would also facilitate patients getting in touch with recourses in the community for food, transportation and housing needs

Mental Health Therapist III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Tumwater, WA

July 2018 to August 2019

• Clinician provided therapy for adults with mental health diagnosis, created individual treatment and safety plans with clients, made sure all pertinent admitting paperwork was completed in session. Clinician tracked progress and updated clients treatment plan and safety plan with client at the appointed time.

• Provided psycho education regarding client diagnosis, made referral to Psychiatrist on staff if client wanted a psychiatric evaluation and possible med management.

• Worked collaboratively with other systems involved in clients life. Helped client to get in contact with other resources in the community, food, housing and other services needed. Mental Health Practitioner

Behavioral Health Resources - Olympia, WA

August 2006 to December 2017

Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing. Connected clients with community service and resource agencies. Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 6 to 21. Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Elementary School Counselor

Cascade Mental Health Care - Centralia, WA

May 2005 to June 2006

Led 2 group therapy sessions each week.

Conducted 10-15 one-on-one counseling sessions per week. Counseled students with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression due to parent divorce or deployment of parent.

Obtained the necessary signatures on "Release of Information" forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.

Notified supervisor in cases involving potential domestic abuse and other family problems affecting clients'

development.

Case Manager

Behavioral Health Resources - Shelton, WA

September 2000 to May 2005

Notified supervisor in cases involving potential domestic abuse and other family problems affecting clients'

development.

Educated clients and their families about client rights and responsibilities. Obtained the necessary signatures on "Release of Information" forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.

Conducted 25-30 one-on-one counseling sessions per week. Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives. Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Saint Martin's University - Lacey, WA

2005

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA

1999

Skills

• Proficient at providing Providing group instruction regarding positive parenting skills. (10+ years)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)

• Motivational Interviewing (10+ years)

• Crisis Intervention (10+ years)

• Individual / Group Counseling (10+ years)

• Mental Health Counseling (10+ years)

• Behavioral Health (10+ years)

• Intake Experience (10+ years)

• Crisis Management (10+ years)

• Child & Family Counseling (10+ years)

• Case Management

Certifications and Licenses

NPI# 162*******

July 2018 to Present

Children's Mental Health Specialist

March 2020 to Present

Clinician specializes in mental health issues, trauma, depression, complex PTSD, anxiety particular to children 5-18, in school, home and community.

Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration

October 2020 to November 2021

CG 60155948



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