Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - 14 Years

Kristine Sack, LPC

Green Bay, *****, 920-***-****, ********.****@*****.***

SUMMARY

Compassionate and dedicated LPC with over 14 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery services. Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and facilitate individual and group therapy. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advocating for patient needs, with a strong commitment to supporting patient well-being and recovery. Eager to contribute expertise by delivering high-quality patient care.

WORK EXPERIENCE

12/2025-02/2026 Inpatient Therapist Willow Creek Behavioral Health Green Bay WI

Executed and ensured the completion of Psycho-Social Assessments, Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan Updates, and discharge summaries for patients aged 12 to older adults, both voluntarily and involuntarily admitted.

Facilitated daily groups emphasizing psychoeducation and skill development, creating a supportive environment for patients to discuss and problem-solve with peers in the unit Conducted individual patient meetings for tailored updates and support

Participated in daily Treatment Team meetings for clinical rounds alongside psychiatrists, case managers, inpatient therapists, nursing staff, and utilization management.

11/2024-12/2025 Outpatient Therapist Sherman Counseling/Optum De Pere WI

Delivered outpatient counseling services to individuals (ages 13+) and couples through both in-office sessions and telehealth.

Performed comprehensive Intake Assessments, establishing treatment goals for Treatment Plans reviewed and updated every 90 days, employing evidence-based practices. Administered scheduled PHQ-9 and GAD-7 assessments to measure patient progress. Produced detailed case notes adhering to a 48-hour state requirement.

Validated CPT codes, coordinated with the Claims Team to provide necessary information. Functioned independently without on-site Administrative Staff, addressing client inquiries regarding billing, copay collection, insurance changes, and self-pay options.

09/2021-11/2024 National STAR Chat Team Care Advocate/Facility Based Care Advocate Optum/United Behavioral Health, Remote

Collaborated with facility Utilization Review staff to evaluate medical necessity for initial and concurrent requests related to mental health and/or substance use disorders across various levels of care including Inpatient, Residential, PHP, and IOP.

Conducted clinical case reviews with Optum/UBH psychiatrists, organized Peer to Peer reviews, and updated facility UR staff regarding outcomes Utilized guideline tools in all in all authorization requests such as LOCUS, CALOCUS, ESCII, and ASAM 4.

Trained new staff members and developed educational materials for the Preceptor Program.

02/2021-09/2021 WITT Special Project Rose International-Optum/United Behavioral Health, Remote

Conducted mental health and substance use disorder case reviews as part of a legal case. Sourced clinical documentation related to approvals and denials for lengths of stay, utilizing LOCUS, CASII, ESCII, and ASAM assessments alongside provided clinical information.

12/2019-07/2020 Clinical Case Manager Lutheran Social Services Green Bay WI

06/2019-12/2019 Clinical Case Manager Veterans Assistance Foundation King WI

Acted as the sole clinician for a VA grant program, Veterans Housing and Recovery Program aimed at supporting homeless honorably discharged male veterans.

Designed multiple group curricula tailored to veterans' needs.

Delivered both individual and group counseling services.

Engaged in collaborative case management addressing housing, budgeting, and psychosocial needs in conjunction with other VA programs.

12/2013-06/2019 School Based Mental Health Program Coordinator Lutheran Social Services Appleton WI

Delivered individual counseling to students as a School-Based Therapist, utilizing evidence-based practices for managing depression, generalized and social anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders.

Collaborated with school Social Workers for referrals, student updates, and crisis management for immediate student needs.

Compiled and reported semester-over-semester outcomes to the United Way Fox Cities PATH for Students Program in the role of Program Coordinator.

Consulted with school superintendents and stakeholders to evaluate outcomes and strategize for future school year goals.

Completed annual MOU updates with superintendents.

Formulated school-specific financial, Release of Information, and referral documents. Trained all school-based counseling staff on case documentation, supervision, diagnosis determination, and problem-solving skills.

05/2013-11/2013 Psychological Associate Wisconsin Resource Center Winnebago WI Functioned as the Clinician on the men's maximum-security unit, managing all inmate Intake documentation regarding psychosocial, mental health/substance use, legal histories, and behavioral concerns.

Executed assessments including TSI-2, PCL-S, BPRS, CAPS, and Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary treatment teams to establish, revise, and maintain Individual Treatment Plans for the unit-focused Coping Skills Program.

Worked alongside the Trauma Team to implement evidence-based trauma treatments such as Prolonged Exposure, CPT, and co-facilitated a men's trauma psychoeducation group. Assisted with DBT Team initiatives to provide DBT-focused individual and group counseling, while educating non-clinical staff to serve as DBT Coaches.

Transferred clinical documentation to the inmate's permanent correctional facility upon discharge.

EDUCATION

06/2009-04/2011 Lakeland University, Master of Arts, Community Counseling, Sheboygan WI, gpa 4.0

Community Counseling courses included: Counseling Theories, Social and Cultural Issues, Assessment in Counseling, Counseling in Groups, Research and Evaluation, Consultation and Outreach, Psychopharmacology, Counseling Children and Adolescents.

09/1991-12/1993 University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Arts, Women's Studies, Boston MA, gpa 3.80

Courses covered: Women’s Contemporary Issues, Feminist Theory, Writing as Women, and U.S. Women’s History.

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