Hannah Gozzard

Conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.
Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.
Assesses changing needs of patients per guidelines for outpatient, and/or partial hospitalization programs, community and school based programs, and incorporates these into treatment plan and treatment plan review.
Completes clinical documentation on the same day of service delivery and provides clinical information to patient access representative personnel and insurance providers to ensure authorization for services.
Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care.
Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program(remove word program) home, school, community settings and engages families in the assessment and treatment processes when indicated. Provides education to patients on recovery as appropriate.
Reviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.
Discusses need for additional services with the clinical team to determine appropriateness of recommendations. Refers patients to other levels of care, community based self-help programs for recovery or other community social or human services as needed.
Maintains daily records of clinical productivity in the program as instructed.
Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement activities of the program.
Utilizes a relevant and evidence based treatment approach in the context of the program as appropriate.
Grows clinical skills by learning and implementing new treatment approaches on a regular basis.
Participates in the mentoring of student interns.
Participates in the regulatory and licensure preparation activities on an ongoing basis with program leadership.
Independently demonstrates competency in management of administrative responsibilities associated with patient care with minimal supervision. This may include but not be limited to caseload management, group census, and other administrative tasks.

• Received training in administering comprehensive mental health assessments to teens and transition age youth between the ages of 13-25
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss research goals and outcomes
• Enhanced team productivity by assisting with organization of project documentation.
• Helped streamline client onboarding processes, leading to smoother client experience.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

• observed and helped co-facilitate IOP groups
• gained valuable experience working with clinicians to gain further understanding of treatment and assessment of substance use disorders
• observed one on one individual sessions with clinicians
• gained understanding of clinical writing and documentation
• Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns
• Participated in daily treatment team meetings to discuss patient progress and care

• Assisting residents with the transition to communal living
• Developing, planning, and implementing social, recreational, cultural, and educational activities for residents
• Responding to emergencies and conflicts among residents
• Communicating and enforcing housing policies and procedures
• Mediating disputes between residents
• Performing administrative duties, such as maintaining records of resident information and incident reports
• Providing guidance to residents on personal and academic issues
• Reporting maintenance and safety issues to the appropriate personnel
• Assisting with move-in and move-out processes
• Participating in regular training and meetings