Kerry Bursley
Harrisonville
Summary
Dedicated mental health therapist with EMDR training and crisis intervention skills. Committed to developing personalized treatment plans that enhance client wellness and ensure effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist/Owner
Garden of Persephone Counseling, LLC
Belton
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct individual therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Educate clients on coping strategies and resources for mental wellness.
- Conduct assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Develop treatment plans tailored to client goals and challenges.
- Utiliz evidence-based techniques to facilitate client progress in therapy.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
- Provide crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress.
Client Access Specialist/Mental Health Therapist
Compass Health Network
Raymore, Jefferson City
06.2018 - Current
- Facilitate patient access to mental health services and resources.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient intake processes.
- Educate clients on available programs and support options offered by the network.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records for patient interactions and updates.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient, based on their clinical assessment findings..
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, treatments, and progress notes in the EMR system.
- Educate clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Conduct initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
Mental Health Therapist
McCambridge Center
Columbia
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address client needs and goals in a residential treatment facility.
- Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
- Educated clients on coping mechanisms and self-care techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage peer support and sharing.
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with regulations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to inform therapeutic approaches and interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies or mental health crises.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselngi
Doane University
Crete, NE12-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English/Studio Art
Hastngs College
Hastings, NE05-1998
Skills
- EMDR Trained
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Missouri
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist/Owner
Garden of Persephone Counseling, LLC
04.2024 - Current
Client Access Specialist/Mental Health Therapist
Compass Health Network
06.2018 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
McCambridge Center
07.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Counselngi
Doane University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Studio Art
Hastngs College