Katherine Nieto
Divide
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience at Highlands Behavioral Health, excelling in clinical assessment and treatment planning. Proven leadership in supervising therapy departments and developing programs. Skilled in EMDR and CBT, fostering effective communication to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Geo Group CAE-IRT
Colorado Springs
01.2026 - Current
- Assess clients (ASAM and biopsychosocial) and provide individual therapy
- Utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, MI and experiential modalities
- Collaborated with clients to develop and achieve personalized treatment plan goals
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance peer support and shared coping strategies
- Developed targeted programs to meet diverse client needs and improve therapeutic outcomes
Clinical Director
Highlands Behavioral Health
Littleton
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Led clinical development of the social work department
- Supervised multiple therapy departments (inpatient and outpatient)
- Monitored patient outcomes and standardized treatment protocols to uphold medical ethics and enhance care quality
- Conducted employee performance evaluations to foster professional development and improve departmental standards
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all clinical operations
Mental Health Therapist
The Counseling Place
Lone Tree
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Utilized EMDR, CBT, DBT, and MI modalities to enhance therapeutic outcomes
- Evaluated clients' needs through one-on-one sessions to tailor individual therapy plans
- Collaborated with clients to achieve treatment goals
- Maintained SOAP and DAP documentation to ensure accurate client progress tracking
Manager of Clinical Services
Highlands Behavioral Health
Littleton
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Recruited and onboarded staff while managing schedules to optimize service delivery
- Supervise clinical staff coordinate work schedules, handle onboarding and training
- Developed and updated individualized treatment plans to align with patient needs and therapeutic goals
- Complete psychosocial assessments with diverse populations
- Provide group therapy for inpatient and outpatient services
- Coordinated follow-up care with patients to ensure continuity of treatment. and community resources
- Support clinical leadership with operations
Equine Therapist Intern
Zuma's Rescue Ranch
Littleton
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Applied CBT and DBT techniques in equine-assisted therapy, promoting coping strategies and emotional regulation
- Taught adolescents horse care and grooming techniques during therapy sessions, fostering responsibility and building trust with animals
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for adolescents, Veterans, and Tribal populations, enhancing emotional well-being and social skills
Mental Health Clinician
Fort Logan Mental Health
Denver
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Delivered individual and group therapy to support patient mental health and recovery
- Created comprehensive safety, behavioral, and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Monitored patient behavior during therapy sessions to ensure safety and facilitate therapeutic progress
Office Coordinator
Centura Health
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Coordinated scheduling, billing, referrals, and data entry to support office efficiency
- Managed medical records to ensure legal compliance and accuracy
- Assisted with daily office tasks to maintain smooth operations. and case management
Server/Bartender
Brewery Bar 4
Aurora
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction
- Trained new staff members on service standards and operational procedures
- Oversaw cash handling and transactions to ensure accuracy and security
Education
Master of Social Work -
Western New Mexico University
Silver CityMaster of Science - General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Clinical assessment
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- EMDR therapy
- CBT modality
- Treatment planning
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Program development
- Staff supervision
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
- CPR
Certification
- Social Work Candidate (SWC), Colorado May 2024
- EMDR Certified September 2024
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Geo Group CAE-IRT
01.2026 - Current
Clinical Director
Highlands Behavioral Health
07.2024 - 12.2025
Mental Health Therapist
The Counseling Place
08.2023 - 12.2025
Equine Therapist Intern
Zuma's Rescue Ranch
08.2022 - 05.2023
Manager of Clinical Services
Highlands Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 07.2024
Mental Health Clinician
Fort Logan Mental Health
10.2018 - 02.2020
Office Coordinator
Centura Health
02.2016 - 04.2019
Server/Bartender
Brewery Bar 4
07.2013 - 07.2016
Master of Social Work -
Western New Mexico University
Master of Science - General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
Metropolitan State University of Denver