Carey Lithander
Burnsville
Summary
Highly trained psychotherapist with strong clinical abilities. Passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Perinatal Therapist
Allina Health Hospital Based Clinic - United
04.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy for perinatal population.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans addressing parental identity, managing emotions, and managing relationships
- Attended weekly perinatal team meetings as well as perinatal program development meetings.
Mental Health Therapist
Allina Hospital Based Clinic - United
06.2017 - 04.2024
- Providing diagnostic assessments, individual and group therapy for adults.
- Utilized personalized, evidence-based approaches to support patients' social, educational and safety needs.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Facilitated weekly depression and anxiety group for patients to gain support, reduce symptoms, and learn coping skills.
Mental Health Consultant
Allina Hospital Based Clinics
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Assess, diagnose, and triage patients to the correct level of care and service.
- Complete children, adolescents, and adult diagnostic assessments for new patients coming to outpatient mental health.
- Triage patients with mental health concerns and provide access to mental health services including short term therapy when needed.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Admissions Coordinator and Mental Health Case Manager
Allina Health United Hospital
01.2007 - 04.2016
- Conducted mental health assessments, confer with interdisciplinary team to determine plan of care.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health symptoms, treatment, and available community resources.
- Assist patients and their families in developing appropriate discharge plan.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record patient's progress with respect to treatment goals.
Assessment and Referral Clinician
Allina Health United Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Conduct face to face assessments with patients in the emergency department.
- Recommend appropriate level of care.
- Shared information about available mental health resources to increase access and utilization.
Substance Abuse Therapist - Intern
Dane County Mental Health Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Provided individual and group therapy to clients dealing with substance abuse and mental illness.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Medical Social Worker - Intern
University of Wisconsin Madison
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Conducted assessments of home environments, individuals' psychosocial conditions and risk evaluations as part of case management.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Mental Health Associate
Allina Health United Hospital
11.2002 - 08.2004
- Developed therapeutic relationships with assigned patients to foster mental health and alleviate symptoms of mental illness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement successful care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Family Studies
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN05.2002
Skills
- EMDR Certified
- Group therapy facilitation
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Client education
Affiliations
- Minnesota Society for Clinical Social Work
- EMDRIA International Association
Timeline
Perinatal Therapist
Allina Health Hospital Based Clinic - United
04.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Allina Hospital Based Clinic - United
06.2017 - 04.2024
Mental Health Consultant
Allina Hospital Based Clinics
04.2016 - 06.2017
Assessment and Referral Clinician
Allina Health United Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2008
Admissions Coordinator and Mental Health Case Manager
Allina Health United Hospital
01.2007 - 04.2016
Substance Abuse Therapist - Intern
Dane County Mental Health Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
Medical Social Worker - Intern
University of Wisconsin Madison
09.2004 - 05.2005
Mental Health Associate
Allina Health United Hospital
11.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Family Studies
St. Olaf College
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin
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