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Dedicated Case Manager with Recovery Expertise

Location:
Newburyport, MA
Posted:
May 03, 2026

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RITA KEELEY

Rowley, MA *****

********.**@*****.***

603-***-****

Professional Summary

Dedicated Case Manager with a strong background in client assessment and crisis intervention. Skilled in motivational interviewing and fostering team collaboration, I have successfully developed individualized care plans and facilitated engaging support groups, empowering clients on their recovery journeys. Committed to compassionate patient support and effective resource referral. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Mental Health Counselor

Dartmouth Health

Hampstead Hospital, Hampstead NH.

Psyciatric Residential Therapeutic Facility

Working with Adolescence that are assessed at a level 5 modality of care.

Group facilitation, CPS behavioral model used with innovative adjustments as needed. Pt are assessed by shift according to their behaviors. Daily assessement determines earned activities outings and home visits. Assessments determine level of care on the continuum for further referrals for future placement and ILP. Residents partake in a daily structured schedule including IEP in a school setting within the redidential program, DBT groups using the SPARKS behavioral Model. Residents are entitled to earn outings Pet therapy visits and special events that are provided by different disciplines of staff members according to behavioral expectations.

Case Manager

The Link House Inc.-Salisbury, MA

January 2025 to June 1. 2025

· Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized care plans

· Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and monitor the delivery of services

· Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions, progress, and outcomes

· Collaborated with healthcare providers, lawyers, employers and other stakeholders involved in a client's case.

Recovery Counselor

Psyclarity Health Massachusetts-Saugus, MA

December 2023 to December 2024

· Meet with clients weekly for progress updates on recovery status and future short and long term goals.

· Facility DBT and CBT groups centered around thought processes and addiction.

· Facilitate groups that are creative and engaging for the entire milieu to gain a sense of community.

· Attend weekly team meetings with all disciplines to discuss patient's needs, progress, accomplishments and future treatment and or placement.

Childrens Services Coordinator

Bridgewell/The Lotus House/ Project Cope Womans Addiction Program-Lynn, MA October 2021 to December 2023

· Developed strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by some children in the program.

· Conducted assessments to identify each child's individual needs and interests

· Collaborated with other staff to plan, develop and implement a variety of activities for children in the program.

· Attended meetings related to the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs for children. Clinical Case Manager

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services-Danvers, MA September 2020 to September 2021

· Motivational Interviewing

· Relapse Prevention Plan

· Bio Psych Social AssessmentsGroup Facilitation

· Support, Understanding and Empathy

Recovery Specialist

Link House, Inc.-Salisbury, MA

May 2019 to May 2020

• Conducted urine screens for the Sheriff's department.

• Rounded the facility every 2 hours to ensure the woman were getting there needs met.

• Collaborated with the director for any changes that were made.

• Collaborated with residents for any requests or needs they might of had. Milieu Counselor/Adolescent Assessment Unit

CHA/ Cambridge Hospital-Cambridge, MA

September 2002 to July 2014

• Team Meetings to discuss patient mental health status, level of care provided and facilitation of transition.

• Safety checks, 1:1 observation when assigned, patient weights and vitals.

• Documentation of all activities, participation and events of assigned clients for each shift.

• Group facilitation and collaboration of on unit care plans depending on acuity. Skills

• Motivational interviewing (4 years)

• First Aid CPR Certified (2 years)

• Client assessment (10+ years)

• English

• Patient support (10+ years)

• Addiction counseling (4 years)

• Resident's rights (1 year)

• Care plans (2 years)

• Behavioral health (10+ years)

• Case documentation (10+ years)

• Social work (5 years)

• Resource referral (4 years)

• Intake (3 years)

• Discharge planning (3 years)

• Empathy and compassion (10+ years)

• Case management (4 years)

• Safety plans (10+ years)

• Group facilitation (10+ years)

• Drivers License (10+ years)

• Crisis management (10+ years)

• Crisis intervention (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

April 2025 to April 2027

CPR Certification

April 2025 to April 2027

Driver's License



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