Arlene Baptiste
@arlenebaptiste
I provide evidence-based telehealth therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination across mental health and substance-use settings.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently providing supervised telehealth psychotherapy at Thriveworks and Charlie Health, working with individuals and families through depression, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses. I use evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, while administering assessments and tracking IOP client progress.
Previously, I delivered outpatient, youth, family, and substance-use therapy at 55 Silver, Hillsides, and Shields for Families. I've coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams, completed utilization reviews and clinical documentation, supported crisis interventions, and developed treatment plans for clients navigating mental health, probation, and family challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conducts telehealth individual psychotherapy sessions under supervision, implementing evidence-based interventions such as CBT and DBT for depression, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses. Attends weekly group supervision and therapist development meetings.
Conducts telehealth individual and family psychotherapy sessions under supervision, administering assessments and weekly IOP surveys to monitor client progress. Attends weekly group supervision and therapist development meetings.
Substance Abuse Therapist
55 Silver
Jul 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 10 months)
Conducted telehealth individual therapy sessions under supervision, coordinated patient services across the continuum of care, and performed utilization review and concurrent clinical reviews with billing and payers. Ensured compliance with federal and hospital requirements and protected health records.
Outpatient Therapist
Hillsides
Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Conducted on-site and telehealth individual and family therapy sessions under supervision, with DMH documentation and utilization review of services. Responsible for assessment, treatment, and follow-ups, and attended training sessions and staff meetings.
Therapist
Shields for Families
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year)
Provided and participated in intake assessments, crisis interventions, and therapy to youth and families using Functional Family Therapy. Collaborated with probation officers and program coordinators to design effective treatment plans and adapt interventions as needed.
MSW Intern
Gardena Juvenile Justice and Intervention Program
Aug 2019 - May 2020 (9 months)
Administered psycho-social assessments and case management services to youth, conducted school and home visits, and developed treatment plans for anger management, depression/anxiety, and social skills.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Animo Compton Charter School
Aug 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Conducted individual and group psychotherapy for children and adolescents, administered psycho-social assessments, and implemented evidence-based interventions including Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and CBT.
Family Visitation Coordinator
Foreverfamily
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (3 months)
Performed case management tasks such as processing intakes, updating family files, and coordinating monthly prison trips. Created monthly service projects and themes for children and represented the organization at networking events.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work, Social Work
Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California.
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Georgia State University.
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