Tara Douglas-Burnett
Pittston
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Commonwealth Health-First Hospital and Robinson Counseling Center, specializing in evidence-based therapies and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and develop personalized treatment plans. Skilled in grief counseling and psychosocial assessment, committed to fostering client resilience and emotional well-being. EMDR trained and certified in eating disorder therapy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Children's Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments to identify client needs and develop treatment plans.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic interventions under supervision of licensed professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic client care approaches.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
- EMDR trained
- Eating Disorder Therapy Certified-Silver Level
Inpatient Mental Health Therapist
Commonwealth Health-First Hospital
11.2016 - 10.2022
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment strategies.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to promote coping skills and emotional regulation.
- Conducted crisis interventions to ensure safety and stabilization of clients in distress.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
Program Coordinator for Group Homes
Keystone Community Resources
06.1999 - 11.2016
- Supervised 5 group homes for adult individuals with mental health/developmental disabilities
- Coordinated care including medical, psychological, and vocational
- Supervised direct care staff working in then homes
- Developed treatment plans, restrictive procedure plans, behavior plans, and community plans
- Assisted with development of Autism program for children
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ10-2027
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College Misericordia
Dallas, PA06-1999
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Self-harm prevention
- Psychosocial assessment
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Depression treatment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Geriatric mental health
- Personality disorder treatment
- Learning disability support
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Eating disorder treatment
Timeline
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Children's Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center
10.2022 - Current
Inpatient Mental Health Therapist
Commonwealth Health-First Hospital
11.2016 - 10.2022
Program Coordinator for Group Homes
Keystone Community Resources
06.1999 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College Misericordia
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