Karah Hammontree

Experience

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  Cheyne Ranch

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2025

  Equine Therapist

  Facilitates a nature-based equine therapy group, providing therapeutic support for children with PTSD and neurodivergence; incorporates farm animals, including horses, chickens, and bunnies, to support mental health interventions; conducts therapeutic interventions, such as wilderness activities, therapeutic horseback riding, animal care, nature walks, horsemanship, and connection-building; implements evidence-based modalities, including mindfulness, social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and nature-based therapy; co-wrote and developed a nonprofit grant proposal to secure funding for therapeutic programs. Show less

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  Oviedo Counseling Clinic

  Jan 2023 - now

  Collaborated with the Clinic Director to enhance and improve counseling clinic operations; oversaw daily clinic operations, supervised a team of counselors, and provided critical support during client crises to ensure smooth and responsive service delivery, managed client admissions and intake, ensuring a smooth onboarding process; conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to support client treatment planning; proactively followed up with client leads and facilitated the assignment of clients to counselors, optimizing scheduling and service delivery; trained counselors on their roles and responsibilities within the clinic; managed the clinic schedule to ensure efficient appointment coordination; experienced in closing a mental health clinic in a HIPAA-compliant manner; followed up on outstanding client balances and oversees collections; oversaw front desk clinic operations, including payment processing, customer service, and scheduling client sessions; proficient in Titanium (EHR) and Elavon Payment System for client management and payment processing. Show less Provided individual counseling for adolescents, young adults, and adults, addressing a range of mental health concerns; facilitated group counseling sessions, including Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Addiction Recovery, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Disordered Eating; recruited clients for group counseling programs, ensuring diverse and supportive participation; delivered culturally competent counseling services for members of minority groups; facilitated family counseling sessions to support relational dynamics and conflict resolution. Show less Managed client admissions and intake, ensuring a smooth onboarding process; conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to support client treatment planning; proactively followed up with client leads and facilitated the assignment of clients to counselors, optimizing scheduling and service delivery; oversaw front desk clinic operations, including processing payments, providing customer service, and scheduling client sessions; proficient in Titanium (EHR) and Elavon Payment System for client management and payment processing; experienced in administrative support within a clinical setting, with a strong focus on client engagement, scheduling coordination, and operational efficiency. Show less

  • Clinic Operations & Admissions Coordinator

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Mental Health Counseling Intern

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Clinic Administrative Assistant

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
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  Orlando Counseling Services

  Jan 2024 - now

  Eating Disorder Therapist

  Facilitates individual, family, and group therapy sessions, specializing in eating disorders, body shame, trauma, abuse, body image issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and depression; utilizes evidence-based modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Embodiment Practices, Food Exposures, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy; proficient in prompt and accurate documentation, including session notes, treatment plans, and case conceptualization; utilizes TherapyNotes EHR system for record-keeping, billing, and scheduling; engages in collaborative consultations with supervisors, dietitians, psychiatrists, therapists, and colleagues to ensure comprehensive client care. Show less

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  Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  Residential Night Technician

  Provided therapeutic supervision and peer mentoring for a women’s nonprofit crisis pregnancy home; conducted night checks to ensure all residents comply with curfew policies; communicated effectively with day staff to maintain continuity in operations and resident care; facilitated a weekly devotional to promote emotional and spiritual well-being among residents; prepared and supervised meal preparation with residents, fostering a supportive community environment.