Sentences with phrase «clients as mental disorder»

Because I don't think of clients as mental disorder diagnoses, I have chosen not to be part of any insurance panel.

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As a result tissues can become more sensitive to insulin, the brain can become more sensitive to leptin and the low - grade metabolic disorder that appears to underly many chronic diseases will subside to some degree and allow the patient or client to experience better health, energy and mental outlook that is signified by improvement to their bio-markers or symptoms that gave them a diagnosis.

There was, however, a significant question as to his mental capacity based on the fact that the client was a victim of Huntington's Disease, noted by the court as «a genetic brain disorder that results in the progressive loss of both cognitive functions and physical control.»

Defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger retained a forensic psychiatrist to assess the client, and after careful review of the evidence and the assessment, Joseph Neuberger negotiated a mental health diversion as the client was suffering from a disorder that impacted his ability to appreciate the nature and consequences of his acts.

New Directions for Youth (North Hollywood, CA) 2009 — 2011 Marriage and Family Therapy Intern • Conducted initial interviews and assessments to develop treatment and recovery plans for program participants as well as involved family members • Obtained family, social, and employment data along with medical and mental health treatment information for use in process • Served as member of multi-disciplinary team to review client cases, treatment approaches, clinical issues, participant progress and treatment recommendations • Integrate training and various applicable techniques into treatment plans designed to address mental, emotional and family disorders or conditions • Prepared and maintained clinical case files for use in diagnostic evaluations and the monitoring of progress • Coordinated all continuity of care and other treatment - related services with probation officers, community service professionals and healthcare personnel

Social Worker — Duties & Responsibilities Successfully serve as a psychiatric social worker and practice manager for multiple institutions Perform crisis intervention, adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent case management and therapy Counsel patients facing depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia Serve survivors of domestic violence, rape, robbery, child abuse, suicide, and other traumatic events Responsible for 24 hour on call crisis intervention for multiple hospital emergency rooms Complete psychosocial assessments to ensure appropriate patient diagnosis and care Design and implement treatment plans including medication and individual / group / family therapy sessions Attend weekly team meetings to assess patient progress and document in the DAP system Review psychometric and psychological reports and provide feedback to patients and families Provide clients and family members with guidance and referrals to community resources Maintain contact with family members and encouraged their involvement in patient treatment Performed discharge planning including nursing home placement, home health, medication needs, transportation and Passport screening, extended in - patient and out - patient mental health services Serve as public speaker, referral development committee member, and marketing / financial advisor

I enjoy educating clients and their families about mental illness, with a focus on depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders as well as recovery from alcohol and drugs.

She has more than a decade of experience in treating mental health disorders as well as offering holistic methods to her clients.

Teenage clients also present a wide array of concerns such as dealing with peer pressure, eating disorders, self - mutilation, drug abuse, sexual confusion, depression, anxiety and in some cases the early signs of a serious mental illness.

She also works as a clinical therapist in the Linden Oaks Eating Disorders program where she facilitates individual and family therapy for clients with dual issues of eating disorders and other co-occurring mental health issues like PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse and self - injury.

Psychotherapy can help clients with these issues as well as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and other mental health problems not so clearly related to current stressors.

«My goal, as a therapist, is to empower my clients to no longer feel limited by their mental health and / or substance abuse disorder.

Over three years there as a case manager / psychotherapist I was blessed with the opportunity to work with hundreds of clients struggling with issues related to mental illness such as bipolar, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and personality disorders.