McKenzie Bossert, MA, LCMHC, NCC

Experience

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  Lees-McRae College

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  Counseling Intern

  As a counseling intern at Lees-McRae College, my duties included the following: Conducted screenings and intake assessments Provided individual, group, and couples counseling Treated a variety of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder Marketed and recruited group membersDeveloped and led psychoeducational groupsMaintained client records Made referrals and engaged in inter-agency communicationCollaborated with colleagues and other departments in the college (Disability Services, i.e.)Conducted interviews for prospective Peer Allies I was furthermore involved in several specialized group activities:Created, marketed, and facilitated an eight-week, expressive arts-based body image support groupInvited to present a psychoeducational discussion regarding grief and loss by Residence LifeInvited to present a psychoeducational discussion regarding eating disorders by the Peer Allies Show less

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  Carolina Outreach, LLC

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  Community Support Team Specialist, Outpatient Therapy/OPT Plus Clinician

  Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments in both outpatient and community settings Triage client mental health needs and refer to appropriate clinical services Engage in communication and collaboration with other providers, including DSS Provide community- and/or office-based individual counseling and case management services to clients of all ages and their natural supportsDevelop person-centered plans to complete authorizations for enhanced services Develop crisis plans in collaboration with client, natural supports, and collateral staffAssist in implementing crisis plans, including coordinating involuntary commitment effortsProvide on-call crisis support 24/7/365Treat a variety of diagnoses, including borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorders, schizoaffective disorder, depression, anxiety, and other related diagnoses Utilize evidence-based clinical interventions, including CBT, MI, DBT skills training, as well as humanistic and person-centered approaches Show less

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  Carolina House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs

  Jun 2019 - now

  Staff Therapist