Larry Bolster
@larrybolster
Licensed Clinical Social Worker combining 20+ years of crisis counseling with AI quality and mental health AI safety expertise.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20+ years of experience in clinical counseling, crisis support, psychosocial assessment, safety planning, and treatment planning. I bring deep clinical judgment to multidisciplinary care, helping patients, families, and teams navigate high-stakes situations with clarity and follow-through.
I also blend clinical work with hands-on technology experience, translating clinical needs into practical digital workflows. My focus includes mental health AI safety, vulnerable-user response review, crisis-risk assessment, escalation standards, and clinical quality assurance—so safety and usefulness are proven in real-world care contexts.
Since 2009, I’ve worked as a Clinical Therapist at Penobscot Community Health Center, completing psychosocial assessments, providing individual and brief therapy, and supporting multidisciplinary team care. Earlier roles included Consultation Clinician work at Acadia Hospital Consult Services, where I delivered crisis intervention, safety planning, treatment recommendations, care coordination, and advocacy.
Alongside my clinical background, I supported distance learning and campus technology—helping deploy distance-learning course setups and troubleshoot user needs. I’m energized by roles that pair clinical-to-technical collaboration with clinician-in-the-loop evaluation, documentation quality, and workflow testing that leads to safer, more effective digital health and mental health AI implementations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Therapist
Penobscot Community Health Center
Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 5 months)
Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver individual and brief therapy, including treatment planning and family education. Provide crisis intervention and support multidisciplinary care through ongoing coordination.
Consultation Clinician
Acadia Hospital Consult Services
Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)
Performed clinical assessments and provided crisis intervention, safety planning, and treatment recommendations in hospital settings. Coordinated care and advocated for patients, families, and medical teams.
Behavioral Therapist
Gentiva
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)
Delivered in-home assessment and treatment planning within a multidisciplinary in-home care model. Provided BHP supervision for Section 65/65M services and supported medical social work needs for patients and families.
Outpatient Clinician
Acadia Narcotics Treatment / CDIOP Program
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)
Managed an outpatient caseload of approximately 50 patients receiving methadone and Suboxone treatment. Facilitated relapse prevention, psychoeducation, methadone treatment, and dual-diagnosis groups.
Inpatient Clinician
Acadia
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)
Completed psychosocial assessments and developed inpatient treatment plans, including brief therapy and family education. Produced discharge summaries and coordinated with outpatient providers to support continuity of care.
Distance Learning Assistant
University of Maine at Orono
Jan 1999 - Jan 2003 (4 years)
Provided distance-learning course setup and instructional technology support to faculty across departments. Assisted with deployment of the University of Maine Hutchinson Center satellite office in Belfast during a summer project.
Student Tech Support
University of Maine at Farmington
Jan 1996 - Jan 1999 (3 years)
Supported campus dorm networking by installing and configuring network cards and connecting student computers to the campus network. Troubleshot setup issues and coordinated with facilities and the computer center staff.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Maine at Orono
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Administration
Earned a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration at the University of Maine at Orono.
University of Maine at Orono
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work
Activities and societies: Graduate representative for the Social Work program.
Earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maine at Orono.
University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies
Activities and societies: Dual major with concentrations in Sociology/Anthropology.
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Maine at Farmington with a focus in psychology and interdisciplinary studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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