LISA LANARI
Loveland
Summary
Skilled clinical therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health, specializing in psychotherapy techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy. Proven expertise in facilitating group therapy and conducting behavioral assessments to improve patient outcomes, while simultaneously running the business end of the program to obtain and maintain patient work. Eager to leverage extensive experience and skills in a new role to support a dynamic team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
State of Colorado
09.2000 - 12.2023
- Director of the Work Therapy program within the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft Logan
- Conducted initial assessments to diagnose mental health issues and identify areas of improvement.
- Supervised/trained patients in a work setting to assess work skills, job readiness, response to peers and managers, supervised six staff direct reports
- applied for and maintained wage certification with the Department of Labor and Employment to pay patients
- Acquired external contracts from businesses in the community for patient work
- Performed time and motion studies for piece rate work
- Kept monthly and daily inventory of all materials needed, and quality control of completed patient work
- maintained biannual BLS CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Interventions
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO, US05.1994
Skills
- Mindfulness practices
- Relaxation techniques
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Behavioral assessment
- Career counseling
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
State of Colorado
09.2000 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder