Katherine Denney
St Louis
Summary
Mental health professional with comprehensive understanding of therapeutic approaches and client support. Adept at developing personalized treatment plans and fostering collaborative team environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with strong skills in crisis intervention and client assessment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
BJC Behavioral Health
St Louis, MO
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify clients' mental health needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions, promoting therapeutic techniques and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, PCPs, and case workers to coordinate care.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment approaches based on ongoing evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with documentation standards, completing accurate and timely progress notes for each client interaction.
Mental Health and ITCD Therapist
BJC Behavioral Health
St. Louis, MO
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients diagnosed with severe mental health and co-occurring disorders.
- Completed and updated individual treatment plans and annual updates
- Completed biopsychosocial and risk assessments
- Provided education and guidance to case managers and new counselors
- Participated in general and ITCD interdisciplinary teams.
- Completed home visits for evaluations as needed
Lead Social Worker
Doorways, Cooper House Residential Facility
St. Louis, MO
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Completed individual treatment plans
- Lead monthly care plans
- Provided individual counseling
- Acted as primary contact for residents’ social service needs
- Conducted screenings for potential residents and completed admission paperwork
- Supervised MSW interns
- Assisted residents in maintaining health insurance coverage
Medical Case Manager
Vivent Health
St. Louis, MO
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Assessed clients for physical and mental health, social, and economic needs
- Identified and addressed barriers to care
- Collaborated with community service agencies
- Provided HIV education including treatment options, risk reduction, and progression of disease
- Assisted clients in accessing and maintaining health insurance and secondary payer programs
MSW Intern
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments
- Assisted residents, physicians, and other staff in determining appropriate care for patients
- Developed treatment plans
- Provided crisis intervention services and made arrangements for hospitalization when needed
MSW Intern
City of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted interviews with local organizations and departments servicing city youth to assess barriers
- Assisted in ESL education and case management with current refugee families resettled in Kalamazoo
- Partnered with Welcoming Michigan to plan events related to immigration and refugee integration and advocacy
- Assisted in research in intergenerational poverty reduction models
- Created and maintained standard operating procedures for groups co-sponsoring refugee families
Case Manager
A Better Way, Intimate Partner Violence Shelter
Muncie, IN
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Conducted assessments of incoming clients due to intimate partner violence and sexual assault
- Worked with clients to formulate and maintain case plans
- Advocated on behalf of clients to other agencies and service providers
- Assisted in preparing and conducting weekly support groups
- Answered suicide and crisis hotlines
Education
Master of Social Work - Interpersonal Concentration
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2018
B.A. - Political Science, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2011
Skills
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Missouri
- Training in Motivational Interviewing
- Certificate in SBIRT
- Suicide risk assessment and suicide prevention
- Mental health diagnosis
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse counseling
- Trauma-informed care
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional
BJC Behavioral Health
09.2025 - Current
Mental Health and ITCD Therapist
BJC Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 05.2025
Lead Social Worker
Doorways, Cooper House Residential Facility
08.2019 - 10.2022
Medical Case Manager
Vivent Health
10.2018 - 08.2019
MSW Intern
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
09.2017 - 05.2018
MSW Intern
City of Kalamazoo
09.2016 - 05.2017
Case Manager
A Better Way, Intimate Partner Violence Shelter
07.2013 - 08.2015
B.A. - Political Science, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Indiana University
Master of Social Work - Interpersonal Concentration
Western Michigan University