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Rasheed Ojerinde

Indianapolis

Summary

Highly-skilled Behavioral Therapist with almost a decade of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Psychotherapist

HealthNet, Inc
Indianapolis
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
  • Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies.
  • Assisted clients in developing realistic goals for recovery from mental illness or addiction.
  • Educated patients about various aspects of mental health including stress management techniques and lifestyle changes that can improve overall wellbeing.
  • Provided support for families dealing with difficult life transitions such as divorce or death of a loved one.

Behavioral Health Psychotherapist

Indiana Health Center Medical Clinic
Marion
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Completes frequent psychosocial interviews for over 50 clients, tracking client progress in eClinicialWorks.
  • Collaborates with primary care physicians to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Recommends therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
  • Provides therapy treatment using variety of evidence-based counseling methods.
  • Helps manage patients' behaviors and minimize negative effects by working closely with their nurses and doctors.
  • Provides comprehensive support for patients by coordinating community resource referrals.
  • Provides consultation on crisis situations, employing communication, de-escalation, and patient care strategies to resolve concerns.
  • Promotes client wellness and independence with close support and proactive skill building.

Outpatient Psychotherapist

Grant Blackford, Mental Health, Inc
Marion
01.2017 - 04.2023
  • Conducts individual, couple's, family, and group therapy to members of Grant and Blackford County community.
  • Provides crisis support and emergency care for patients in acute psychiatric needs.
  • Implements variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve client's therapeutic goals.
  • Partners with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
  • Assists clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
  • Develops comprehensive treatment plans and performs research on effectiveness of interventions and propose changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
  • Assesses and diagnose using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
  • Advocates for clients with medical and mental health services.
  • Guides patients through short and long term goal setting.

Intern Case Manager

Family Services Society
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Met with sexually maladaptive youths and their family once or twice weekly for two hours case management sessions.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
  • Co-facilitated sexually maladaptive youth therapy group.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.2014

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Crisis Intervention
  • BCT Certified
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • DBT Trained
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Client advocacy

Timeline

Licensed Psychotherapist

HealthNet, Inc
05.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Psychotherapist

Indiana Health Center Medical Clinic
09.2020 - 04.2023

Outpatient Psychotherapist

Grant Blackford, Mental Health, Inc
01.2017 - 04.2023

Intern Case Manager

Family Services Society
01.2016 - 04.2016

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington
Rasheed Ojerinde