Kayleigh Lynch, LMSW

• Assist clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
• Evaluate patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
• Compile detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
• Implement variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Provide crisis support and emergency care for patients.

• Worked with the sex offender (so) population and with community resources, agencies and treatment providers utilizing tools such as polygraphs, to ensure probationer compliance and public safety
• Managed a caseload of up to 75 male sex offender probationers and performed group & individual psychotherapy services, court-based clinical assessments ,and monitored development of treatment progress of assigned probationers on caseload
• Independently developed over 20 didactic group therapy curriculum activities promoting sex offender treatment goals using cognitive behavioral therapy (Cbt) manualized group treatment manual
• Prepared reports based on probationer activities, polygraph examination/psychological results, and clinical progress notes for each probationer client on a quarterly basis to probation team
• Met with probationer clients and their probation teams (Probation and Surveillance Officers) as needed for scheduled staffing meetings to enhance clinical and probation compliance for identified clients
• Managed probationer compliance with the Maricopa County Sex Offender Probation Unit by attending regular staffing meetings and submitting appropriate clinical updates/ quarterly report forms to probation teams as required.
• Managed a caseload of 10 private clients (non-court involved) of all ages conducting individual psychotherapy servicesAdministered and interpreted psychological reports, results, and/or instruments (i.e. ABEL, MSI-II, MSI-EOT, etc.)

• Provided a minimum of at least 30 individual psychotherapy sessions to children (5 years+), adults, and families weekly
• Performed client assessments and develop treatment plans
• Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses using Simple Practice Portal
• Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, biopsychosocial assessments, DSM-IV clinical interview questions and assessments (i.e GAD-7; CSSRS-S; PH-Q 9, etc.) to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches
• Conducted recurrent outreach to client insurance carriers to discuss policies, coverage and individual patient benefits
• Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness

• Provided hybrid individual and family psychotherapy sessions to a caseload of up to 45 clients children, families, adolescents, and adults in a private practice setting presenting with a variety of disorders/presenting clinical problems
• Conducted intake and needs assessments and diagnostic evaluations to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients
• Interviewed clients and families to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
• Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases
• Collaborated with social services agencies, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.

-Provided DBT focused skill development and behavior support services to 8 female clients ages 12-18 on juvenile probation mandated to a staff secured residential treatment facility for at least 4-6 months

-Conducted weekly individual and family therapy sessions as per program contract

-Worked with Regional Director, Program Director, and DBT consultant to develop effective behavior support contracts, behavior motivation systems, egregious behavior protocols, daily schedules, check lists, and other client based incentive programs

-Implemented DBT model concepts within the program and adhered to the empirically support evidence based model DBT provides juvenile justice population presenting with dual diagnosis
-Developed and trained new and existing staff from a clinical perspective where data, DBT, and implementing plans are of concern or out of compliance with DBT adherence measures

-Consulted and collaborated with all team members including juvenile probation officers, psychiatrists, floor staff, nurses, school liaisons, educational advocates, and other community based agencies
-Escorted or transported clients to scheduled medical appointments, weekly in home family sessions, off-grounds trips, and recreational activities
-Co-Facilitated biweekly DBT Skills groups
-Participated in ongoing in-person DBT therapy training (Intensive) and met regularly with DBT Clinical Program Consult for clinical coaching as well as professional development.
-Facilitated weekly DBT consultation teams with entry level staff as well as upper management

-Queen's Supervised Release Program

• Maintained an average of 60-90 clients with felony and misdemeanor offenses (specializing in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Mental Health Track)
• Assisted with outreach and engagement services to engage clients and maintain working relationships.
• Conducted intake assessments
• Utilized specialized assessments in order to identify clients' needs, possible mental health and/or substance abuse problems, and provide them with the appropriate referrals (i.e ASSIST, Modified Mini (MMS), and SAFE-T with C-SSRS)
• Participated as member of a multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services. Services consisted of regular phone contact with clients, monitoring re-arrests, preparing progress reports, compliance/non-compliance letters, delivery of documentation to the Judge/Court, DA, and Defense Attorney during each court date, ongoing communication with legal teams and referral agencies until completion of clients reporting responsibilities.
• Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
• Mentored and trained newly hired staff and interns on case management responsibilities
• Provided crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Participated in professional growth programs to support ongoing education improvement efforts.

• Managed a youth development program that assisted 355 over-age, under-credited students (ages 14-21) overcome obstacles to earning a high school diploma. Obstacles included homelessness, teen pregnancy, mental illness, criminal justice involvement, and trauma.
• Assisted students in graduating with a meaningful post-secondary plan.
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Oversaw the delivery of program services that included academic support, individual counseling, career exploration/development, work preparation, subsidized internship placement, and college preparation.
• Interviewed and hired 6 talented individuals with expertise working with at-promise youth to provide support in order to overcome obstacles and earn their high school diploma.
• Supervised a team of 6 personnel focused on casework counseling, home visits, appropriate case documentation, and advocacy.
• Provided weekly individual counseling sessions to a caseload of 10 students that were experiencing mental health and/or social difficulties
• Coordinated and facilitated restorative justice circles in order to alleviate conflict amongst students
• Provide crisis intervention as needed throughout the school day and coordinate linkages to external and internal resources
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Prepared and analyzed daily reports, ongoing participation statistics, and managed program budget

• Facilitated daily 2 ½ hour evidence-based group therapy sessions on two assigned maximum security units housing high-ranking adult male gang members (18 years and older) removed from general population and placed on program units using client-centered, trauma informed, and culturally competent frameworks.
• Utilized CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based group curriculums and modalities aimed at assisting clients in developing appropriate coping skills in order to work on positive changes in thinking and behavior, decision making, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and communication.
• Independently designed and developed seven successful evidenced-based group lesson plans that were instituted on 14 units.
• Established strong rapport with clients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns, while also reinforcing strong and appropriate boundaries.
• Assisted with the development of post-release discharge plans that provided clients with a course of action upon release.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Selected out of a large pool of Clinicians to join the Rikers Island Gang Intel unit as evidenced by participating in routine meetings as well as facilitating trainings on various jail-related topics to new staff members

• Provided individual, couples, and family psychotherapy in private practice setting
• Utilized person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
• Collaborated with external providers such as psychiatrists and school staff in order to provide the most effective services.
• Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records
• Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and families and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support
• Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.

• Developed and supervised dual diagnosis mental health and substance abuse program in high-risk housing units by managing day-to-day tactical activities
• •Provided weekly individual psychotherapy sessions to 30 adult males housed in the high-risk mental observation unit suffering from severe mental illnesses
• Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
• Supervised interns and treatment aides
• Co-facilitated two daily mental health groups, each consisting of 20-30 male clients.
• Deescalated mental health crises, mediated conflicts, and conducted suicide/risk assessments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment team in order to assess, diagnose, and develop effective treatment plans
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients

• Conducted individual and group sessions on assigned program units.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
• Advocated for clients needs.
• Founded, "The Island Times," the first monthly newspaper at assigned facility that featured artistic (i.e. artwork, op-eds, poems) contributions from over 50 male clients.
• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
• Created treatment plans and connected clients to appropriate jail resources.
• Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.