Sam N. Richardson
Mental Health Therapist
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, warmth, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Paris Counseling
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed 600-hour internship working with clients ages 8-55+.
- Conducted individual, couples, and group psychotherapy sessions.
- Completed diagnostic interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation in a timely manner.
- Participated in weekly clinical supervision
- Provided psychoeducation and consultation for individual's and couple's parenting children with ADHD.
Life Skills Clinician
Community Health Network
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Provided skills training and development for children Pre-K - 9th grade
- Conducted case management, collaborating with school customers to improve school environment for patients
- Completed clinical documentation and CANS evaluations
- Gathered assessment data for prescribing physicians and participated in consultation to triage client symptoms weekly
- Provided training for newly hired staff regularly
- Created and facilitated training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for 100+ clinicians
Director of Youth Programming
Tear Down The Walls: Homeless & Urban Outreach
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Led weekly street outreach, distributing food and essentials in homeless camps
- Provided case management for homeless community members (transporting, completing job apps, etc.)
- Completed urban farming and gardening projects, tending to plants and livestock
- Planned and implemented after school programming for elementary-aged youth
- Supervised youth volunteers and assisted in project completion
ABA Therapist
Behavior Analysis Center for Autism
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Facilitated 3-hour one-on-one ABA therapy sessions (twice daily) and group therapy (once daily)
- Gathered, graphed, and analyzed behavioral data
- Created and organized teaching and therapeutic materials used in treatment
- Participated in frequent, intensive, treatment consultations with doctorate-level clinicians
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana 05.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Crisis Management and Deescalation
- Teaching Life Skills and Coping Strategies
- Clinical Documentation
- General Tech-Savvy (Microsoft Office, Apple iOS/OSX, etc)
Certification
Certificate of Specialized Proficiency: Skills Coach, The Emotion Regulation Skills System for Cognitively Challenged Clients by Dr. Julie F. Brown, PhD, www.skillssystem.com
Timeline
Intern
Paris Counseling
06.2024 - 12.2024
Certificate of Specialized Proficiency: Skills Coach, The Emotion Regulation Skills System for Cognitively Challenged Clients by Dr. Julie F. Brown, PhD, www.skillssystem.com
07-2017
Life Skills Clinician
Community Health Network
10.2015 - 11.2020
Director of Youth Programming
Tear Down The Walls: Homeless & Urban Outreach
04.2015 - 10.2015
ABA Therapist
Behavior Analysis Center for Autism
04.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
05.2010 - 05.2013
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