Tricia Richard
Winchendon
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Clearbrook Treatment Centers, excelling in group therapy facilitation and community outreach. Proven ability to enhance client engagement and improve recovery outcomes through strategic planning and compassionate support. Skilled in documentation and progress assessment, fostering a safe environment for client growth and resilience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Group Therapy Facilitator
Clearbrook Treatment Centers
03.2024 - Current
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Engaged appropriate intervention techniques to deescalate aggressive and hostile behavior of residents.
- Counseled residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Lead Recovery Support Specialist
Clearbrook Treatment Center
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Arranged community initiatives to build supportive networks for improved rehabilitation.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
- Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Private Home Health Nurse
Nurmi Family
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Psychology
New England College
Henniker, NH05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA12-2009
Skills
- Advocacy
- Community outreach
- Project management
- Meeting management
- Task delegation
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Group therapy coordination
- Group therapy facilitation
- Documentation requirements
- Progress assessment
- Motivational interviewing
- Group facilitation
- Progress evaluations
- Behavior modification
- EMR updating
- Patient documentation
- Electronic charting
Certification
LPN
Timeline
Lead Group Therapy Facilitator
Clearbrook Treatment Centers
03.2024 - Current
Lead Recovery Support Specialist
Clearbrook Treatment Center
03.2024 - 11.2024
Private Home Health Nurse
Nurmi Family
01.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Psychology
New England College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College