Kari Turri
Mercersburg
Summary
Dynamic Family Based Therapist with proven expertise at Laurel Life in treatment planning and crisis intervention. Skilled in client assessments and community collaboration, I effectively developed tailored treatment plans, enhancing client recovery. Committed to fostering positive self-esteem and emotional development, I utilize trauma-informed care to empower families and individuals in their mental health journeys.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Based Therapist
Laurel Life
Chambersburg
05.2024 - Current
- Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
- Encouraged clients to share details, thoughts and emotions in safe, conducive environment.
- Maintained contact with community resources to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Conducted assessments of client needs and strengths to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
- Developed treatment plans and documented progress notes for clients.
- Referred clients to other specialists to continue with therapy.
- Evaluated family dynamics, identified areas of conflict, and developed strategies for resolution.
- Facilitated psychoeducation sessions with families to increase knowledge of mental health issues.
- Supported parents in establishing boundaries while also teaching them effective parenting skills.
- Promoted positive self-esteem through activities focused on reinforcing personal strengths.
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy in the home setting.
- Educated parents on how to best support their children's emotional development.
- Maintained current knowledge of family therapy treatment modalities by attending training and studying relevant journals and updated treatments to optimize clients' recovery.
School Social Work Intern
Franklin Learning Center
Chambersburg
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and create appropriate interventions.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
- Conducted initial intake interviews to assess client needs and goals.
- Conducted assessments of student trauma histories when necessary prior to making referral recommendations for outside treatment providers.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar challenges.
- Developed and implemented individualized intervention plans for students in need of additional support.
- Provided one-on-one counseling sessions to support client mental health and well-being.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Liberty Univerity
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Client assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Case management
- Community collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical documentation
- Plan treatments
- Psychoeducation
Certification
- MSW
- BSW
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Based Therapist
Laurel Life
05.2024 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Franklin Learning Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Social Work
Liberty Univerity
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