Mary Karlan
Larkspur
Summary
Clinical social work professional with strong background in providing comprehensive mental health services. Adept at crisis intervention, case management, and developing tailored treatment plans. Consistently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes for clients. Known for adaptability, reliability, and deep commitment to client well-being.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
MK Psychotherapy
10.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Private practice for Psychotherapy specializing in adults, couples, families, and teens
- Private practice for Psychotherapy specializing in adults, couples, families, and teens
Emergency Service clinician
Martha's Vineyard Community Services
07.2018 - 03.2023
- On-call clinician for mental health emergencies.
- Evaluation of patient in Martha's Vineyard Hospital, and or Jail
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Report evaluation and confer with ER physician.
- Bed search at inpatient psychiatric facility off-island when appropriate.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
Program Director and Case manager
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Program Director and Case manager for senior population in Greenwich CT.
- Oversee and manage over 50 volunteers
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Successful recruitment of volunteers
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Marketing and Outreach to public and other organizations
- Development and design of monthly newsletter
Clinical Social Worker
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders and thought disorders.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Social Work Intern
Westhill High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Social work intern at the A.R.T.S
- (Alternative Routes to Success) Program of Westhill
- Worked directly with high school age students with severe psychiatric impairment
- Counseled students weekly and co-facilitated teen girls group once per week
- Developed treatment plans and coordinated care with other outside providers when needed
- Initiated special assignment to assist teens with college applications
Social Work Intern
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Social work intern in Adoption Program
- Assisted Program Director of Adoption Services with all aspects of the adoption process
- Performed home studies, wrote reports, collected data, interviewed perspective families seeking adoption
- Attended all adoption informational meetings once per month
- Collaborated with school personnel to identify students in need of social work services and develop individualized interventions.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress towards goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.
Brokerage Manager
Transamerica Financial Solutions
06.1983 - 04.1993
Education
Certification in Family Therapy - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Ackerman Institute for the Family
12.2015
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Social Work
Fordham University
12-2012
Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT06.1985
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Conflict de-escalation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Clinical assessments
- Group counseling
- Family therapy
- Psychosocial assessments
- Dual diagnosis experience
Certification
- 06/01/17, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Family and Couple's therapy, Ackerman Institute for the Family
- 04/01/20
Web
www.Karlanlcsw.com
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Emergency Service clinician
Martha's Vineyard Community Services
07.2018 - 03.2023
Principal
MK Psychotherapy
10.2015 - Current
Program Director and Case manager
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
09.2012 - 01.2019
Clinical Social Worker
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
09.2012 - 01.2019
Social Work Intern
Westhill High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
Social Work Intern
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
09.2010 - 06.2011
Brokerage Manager
Transamerica Financial Solutions
06.1983 - 04.1993
Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Connecticut
Certification in Family Therapy - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Ackerman Institute for the Family
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Social Work
Fordham University
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