Desiree Smith
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate Psychotherapist with 5-year progressive career history building therapeutic relationships to facilitate growth. Accustomed to leading individual and group counseling sessions using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Prolonged-Exposure Therapy. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
The Consortium, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Provide direct individual, family, and group services to children and families combating behavioral and socio-emotional issues
- Responsibilities include treatment plan development, crisis planning and management, customizing group activities, client advocacy, coordinating clinical and medical care with external and internal professionals, and utilizing assessment tools such as CSSR-S, BBQ, CANS, MIDAS, and GAD-7.
Mental Health Therapist - Contractor
WES Health System
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilized assessment tools and collaborative care to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Constituent Services Representative
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Answered constituent calls to help with State Level issues and provided City resources for City Level issues.
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national, and international events.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents satisfied and informed.
- Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
Outpatient Therapist
Penndel Mental Health Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Provide direct individual, family, and group services to individuals combating behavioral, mental, and/or substance abuse issues
- Responsibilities include treatment plan development, crisis planning and management, customizing group activities, client advocacy, coordinating clinical and medical care with external and internal professionals, and utilizing assessment tools such as CSSR-S, BBQ, CANS, MIDAS, and GAD-7.
Behavioral Health Technician
The Kirkbride Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide admission, maintenance, and discharge services to all detox and some rehab patients battling drug and alcohol addictions and/or dual diagnoses
- Responsibilities include medical documentation, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and group counseling services (during day hours) in addition to safety monitoring, maintaining Methadone and Suboxone administering routines, patient advocacy, and assisting Charge Nurse (during night hours).
Mental Health Intern
The Consortium, Inc
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Internship requires 100 hours for Practicum and 600 hours for Internship to be completed by May 2018
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Direct Hours such as Individual/Group/Family Therapy, Intakes, and Assessments in addition to Indirect Hours such as Training, Supervision, Professional Development, and Professional Research
- Active participation of coursework, weekly teleconferences, and peer discussion forums are mandated in Walden University’s online program.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University Online
Bachelor of Health & Humanities - Criminology/Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Diploma - Visual Arts
High School For Creative And Performing Arts
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Relationship Issues Management
- Chronic Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Progress Notes Updates
- Mood Disorders
- Community Mental Health Programs
Certification
- Certified Prolonged-Exposure Therapist, WES Health Systems - November 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
The Consortium, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Constituent Services Representative
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives
12.2021 - 11.2022
Mental Health Therapist - Contractor
WES Health System
03.2021 - 02.2023
Outpatient Therapist
Penndel Mental Health Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
The Kirkbride Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
Mental Health Intern
The Consortium, Inc
09.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University Online
Bachelor of Health & Humanities - Criminology/Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Diploma - Visual Arts
High School For Creative And Performing Arts
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