Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Outpatient Individual and Family Therapist working with Eating Disorders.
I provide outpatient individual and family therapy for individuals with Eating Disorders.
I facilitated family therapy at both the inpatient and partial hospitalization level of care, for adult and adolescent patients. I also taught an education class about Eating Disorders called Collaborative Care for families and loved ones.
Provided therapeutic services to a variety of patients, including clinical documentation, supplying daily guidance and group therapy, coordinating patients schedules, and transporting them to off unit appointments. Counseled patients in their development and achievement of short and long term goals while in treatment by utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills. Supervised patients and mediate issues on the unit in order to maintain a supportive and safe environment. Worked effectively and efficiently within a multidisciplinary team towards ensuring a successful recovery for the patients. Transported and motivated patients attending therapeutic outings and recreational activities.
Completed daily clinical documentation including contact notes, vital signs, patient rounds, intake and output, and progress notes. Supervised patients and mediated issues on the unit in order to maintain a supportive and safe environment. Supported and coached patients through difficult mealtimes. Encouraged patients in developing and working towards short and long term goals while in treatment. Educated patients and their families about the importance of early intervention and prevention in the treatment of children and adolescents. Worked effectively and efficiently within a multidisciplinary team towards ensuring a successful recovery for the patients.
Provided individual, group, and family therapy to an assigned caseload of children and families consistent with established treatment goals. Responsible for case management services, including facilitation and supervision of family visits and calls, and attendance at Family Involvement Meetings. Maintained on-going communication with clients’ DSS workers and attorneys, and screened and matched therapeutic foster families with clients in preparation for discharge. Completed clinical documentation, including psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment plans, contact notes, and discharge summaries in an accurate and timely fashion. Served as a member of a multidisciplinary team, by participating in medication reviews, treatment team meetings, and weekly staff meetings.
Provided individual and group therapy to an assigned caseload of children in an age range of 5-18. Conducted intake interviews for new clients referred to the agency. Managed accurate and organized records of related activities, programs, and session notes associated with each case. Completed psychosocial assessments and developed specific and unique individual program plans for each client. Completed terminations and final assessments of closed cases.