Susan McAlexander
Therapist
Kadena
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with a proven ability to establish positive and trusting relationships with patients. Skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. Committed to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and circumstances. Regularly meeting with patients to offer counseling, treatment, and make necessary adjustments to their treatment plans for ongoing progress and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist and ABA Consultant
Integrated Behavioral Technologies
05.2024 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Provided parent training sessions on effective behavior management techniques, empowering families to confidently address challenges at home.
Internship Student
Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Heathcare
Kansas City, Chiba
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Utilized diagnostic summary findings to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through the application of evidence-based therapeutic methods and interventions.
- Participated in clinical interviews, providing valuable input for accurate diagnoses.
- Counseled individuals and groups to raise awareness of problems, manage crises, and create effective action plans.
Team Leader/ABA Therapist
Integrated Behavioral Technologies
Pittsburg , Kansas
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Trained staff on ABA intervention skills, programing implementation, building rapport with family and continued supervision over staff
- Updating and maintenance over paperwork, graphs, scheduling, and program writing for team
- Worked closely with children on the autism spectrum
- Worked on speech, emotional comprehension skills, social interactions, and other skills included in structured lessons
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS 08.2020 - 12.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS 08.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
Group and individual therapy
Treatment planning
Session documentation
Ability to build rapport quickly
Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor - #04591, January 23rd 2024
Timeline
Therapist and ABA Consultant
Integrated Behavioral Technologies
05.2024 - Current
Internship Student
Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Heathcare
08.2022 - 12.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Pittsburg State University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Team Leader/ABA Therapist
Integrated Behavioral Technologies
10.2018 - 06.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Pittsburg State University
08.2017 - 05.2020
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