Mari McAllister

• Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
• Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
• Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment strategies based on evolving circumstances.
• Improved client engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.
• Participated in workshops to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
• Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.

• Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.

• Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.

• Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.

• Referred clients to external resources for additional support.

• Met with clients weekly.

• Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.

• Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.

• Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

• Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.

• Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.

• Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.

• Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients utilizing current DSM.

• Provide high quality clinical services on all assigned cases

• Conduct therapeutic individual, family, and couple therapy sessions

• Connect clients with community service and resource agencies

• Document psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files

• Offer and document treatment consent forms in patient health records

• Develop and implement individual and family assessment plans as well as modified as needed

• Maintain direct service productivity as established by the Program

• Demonstrate working knowledge of community resources, and how to help clients access them

• Facilitate smooth discharges by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions and helping them to utilize natural supports

• Responsible for organizing and coordinating the smoking cessation program

• Provide trainings and workshops on tobacco cessation resources, treatment, and health

• Provider education

• Manage all tobacco cessation related internal and external partnerships

• Identify best practices and recommend new initiatives and procedures with regards to smoking cessation program.