Krista DeRoche, MA, LMHC

2110 Iron Street
Bellingham, WA  98225
360 734 2664 x16
 

RELEVANT WORK EXPEREINCE:

Department of Children and Family Services – Bellingham, WA (January 2008 – present)

Social Worker

Assessing mental illness and chemical depdency; assessing risk of harm to children through interviews and investigations; conducting forensic interviews of sexual abuse, physical abuse, negligent treatment and emotional abuse; determining mental health treatment plans for individuals and families; writing affidavits and individual service plans for Superior Court hearings; providing expert presentation in both court proceedings and multi disciplinary team service meetings; educating parents on principles of child development, parenting and skills enhancement; assisting families with safety plans and goals; assisting with mediation and family group conferences; partaking in prognostic and permanency planning staffings; networking with community processiongs; and educating community members, particularly school personnel and child care providers, on all aspects of reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Northwest Youth Services-Bellingham, WA (July 2007 – August 2008)

Lead Mental Health Therapist

Providing counseling services to children, adolescents and families experiencing issues related to severe relationship conflict, individuation/separation, and/or abuse and neglect; providing individual and family therapy within the community, school, and family home setting; preserving and strengthening the family unit; helping parents improve their parenting abilities; determining and facilitating both individual and family treatment plans; assessing mental illness and chemical dependency issues; connecting youth and families to community based support systems and services; providing conflict resoluation as well as crisis management and intervention; providing presentation in both court proceedings and multi disciplinary team meetings; and providing clinical supervision to agency interns.

Trillium Family Services-Portland, OR (July 2006 – April 2007)

Outpatient and School Based Mental Health Programs Director

Developing and managing the Outpatient, School Based and Day Treatment mental health programs for one of Oregon’s largest nonprofit human service agencies; providing leadership, supervision and consultation to program supervisors and therapists; directing, monitoring, and overseeing all treatment related activities; ensuring the health, safety, and most effective treatment of clients within the scope of services and programs; overseeing the multidisciplinary treatment process and arbitrating disputes when treatment team cannot reach consensus; monitoring quality assurance activities and maintaining accreditation standards in assigned programs; securing and maintaining essential community partnerships; directing the recruiting and hiring process; and developing budget recommendations and fiscal management of assigned programs.

Trillium Family Services-Portland, OR (August 2005 – July 2006)

Lead Child and Family Therapist

Providing individual, group and family therapy within community and school settings; completing comprehensinve psychosocial and mental health assessments and diagnosis; developing and maintaing culturally relevant treatment planning; developing strategies and goals to prepare students for more effective funcitoing in the classroom, home and community; conducting a variety of risk assessments (i.e.: suicide, substance abuse, etc.); participating with various treatment team members in developing, coordinating, and facilitating community based support systems for youth and families; providing written reports to courts, community review boards, schools and other youth serving orgainizations; working effectively with clients from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds; providing conflict resolution and crisis management; and advocating for client needs at school and in the community.

Swedish Medical Center-Seattle, Washington (March 2005 – September 2005)

Mental Health Counselor

Providing individual, group and family therapy for high school students within a school based health clinic setting’ conducting mental health assessments, diagnosis and culturally relevant treatment planning; providing crisis intervention; discharge planning and coordinating transition services with other treatment providers; educating clients, families and providers on pertinent psychosocial issues impacting teens; addressing issues including grief, stress, teen pregnancy, parenting, coping skills, problem solving, abuse/neglect, chemical dependency and domestic violence; and planning groups and special projects to help educate the community and school about mental health issues and resources.

Pioneer Human Services-Seattle, WA (November 2000 – March 2005)

School Based Mental Health Therapist, Project Coordinator

Providing individual, group and family counseling within a middle school setting; providing mental health assessments and diagnosis; demonstrating the ablity to work effectively with clients from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds; developing individual treatment plans; providing case management and referral services; providing crisis intervention and peer mediation; advocating for student needs at school and in the community, collaborating with academica, administrative and support staff; service as site supervisor for Summer Academy Program; developing and revising school based mental health program needs; identifying service gaps and developing appropriate services to help bridge gaps; collecting data required for billing, demographic, and outcome reporting; providing oversight for service reporting and documentation; providing consultation with school personnel and other agencies in community forums; and monitoring overall school based mental health program performance.

Pioneer Human Services – Seattle, WA (June 2000 – November 2000)

Secured Crisis Residential Center Assistant Director

Providing program development, implementation and management of secured crisis residential center for at risk youth; supervising clinical staff and case managers; developing program policies and procedures; hiring, coordinating, scheduling, and maintaing a full facility staff; monitoring staff development and training; evaluating staff performance; instituting corrective action plans when needed for quality assurance; facilitating team building and motivation strategies; and building a positive, constructive and safe environment for both staff and residents.

Pioneer Human Services-Seattle, WA (February 2000 – June 2000)

School Based Counselor

Providing individual, group and family counseling within a middle school setting; providing mental health assessment and intervention; obtaining knowledge of cultural diverisyt and the ability to work effectively with clients from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds; developing individual service plans; providing case management and referral services; providing crisis intervention and peer mediation; and advocating for student needs at school and in the community, collaborating with academic, administration and support staff.

Pioneer Human Services-Seattle, WA (September 1997 – January 2000)

Case Manager, Clinical Service Manager, Assistant Director

Providing program development, implementation and management of residential group home for male youth offenders; providing case management and referral services; providing individual and group counseling; developing treatment goals; conducting intake assessments; obtaining knowledge of juvenile justice system; acting liaison between facility and contracting agency; providing clinical consultation and supervision for staff; ensuring facilitation of youth offenders back into the community; providing oral and written presentation to the courts; monitoring treatment and community support services; and preparing discharge and continuing care plans.

Pioneer Human Services-Bellingham, WA (August 1996 – September 1997)

Residential Treatment Counselor/Chemical Depednency Counselor

Providing chemical dependency assessment, counseling and education for chemically addicted and mentally ill youth in an inpatient treatment setting; implementing structured group activities; facilitating group processes and counseling; providing case management; conducting intake process of new residents; developing individual treatment plans; and aiding residents in the educational process – academic, social and spiritual.

Paso Robles California Youth Authority-Paso Robles, CA (August 1992 – September 1993)

Counseling Intern

Developing and conducting therapy groups for incarcerated male youth; developing and facilitating therapy groups for drug and alcohol unit, observing and discussing psychotherapy sessions; reviewing and assessing case studies; making client referrals for mental health services; providing individual counseling for youth offenders; and assisting staff clinical psychologist with research projects for the facility’s formalized drug treatment program.

EDUCATION:

MA in Clinical Psychology (2003)

Antioch University- Seattle, Washington

(Mental Health Counseling Concentration)

Chemical Dependency Certification Program (1998)

Edmonds Community College – Lynwood, WA

BS in Human Development (1994)

Minor in Psychology (1994)

California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo, California

(Applied Developmental Psychology Concentratoin)

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor – WA State License #: LH00009713

Registered Counselor – WA State #:  RC00031445