Caitlin Farkas

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience in forensic mental health, clinical assessment, and trauma-informed care. I am skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying patient needs, evaluating risk and functioning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support appropriate treatment and level-of-care decisions. I am committed to providing compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care while maintaining clear and thorough clinical documentation.

Forensic Clinical Counselor - Scranton Counseling Center - Scranton, Pennsylvania

(2023-06)

• Serves as primary lead therapist to IMED, Adult Probation & Parole, as well as Juvenile Probation clients
• Works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the planning and delivery of direct therapeutic services
• Serves a primary role in development of a consumer specific treatment plan in compliance with CCBH/MA/Center policies
• Establishes and maintains collaborative links to other agencies and services utilized by the client, as necessary and appropriate
• Consults with other professionals on a consistent basis regarding consumer needs and progress
• Maintains accurate records of client performance/progress via clinical reports
• Other duties as assigned

Forensic Clinical Counselor Intern - Scranton Counseling Center - Scranton, Pennsylvania

(2022-08 - 2023-06)

• Served as a Master's Level therapist intern to IMED consumers
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary treatment team in planning and delivering direct therapeutic services
• Participated in weekly IMED meetings
• Played a key role in developing consumer-specific treatment plans in compliance with CCBH/MA/Center policies
• Established and maintained collaborative links with other agencies and services utilized by the client, as necessary and appropriate
• Consistently consulted with other professionals regarding consumer needs and progress
• Performed initial screens at the CJC
• Maintained accurate records of client performance and progress through clinical reports
• Performed other duties as assigned

Behavioral Health Technician - Autism Behavioral Services - Wyoming, Pennsylvania

(2022-04 - 2023-06)

• Worked 1:1 with children and adolescents with autism & other diagnoses
• Created & maintains positive rapport with clients to help increase treatment success
• Implemented interventions as prescribed through the client's individualized treatment plan
• Utilized positive reinforcement to increase appropriate behaviors over time
• Maintained accurate records of client performance/progress via clinical reports
• Communicated confidentially and professionally with ABS staff, teachers, and parents
• Other duties as assigned

Residential Care Assistant - Gracehaven - Columbus, Ohio

(2021-04 - 2021-10)

• Provided trauma-informed, strength-based care to juvenile survivors of human trafficking and other complex trauma
• Provided a safe and stable environment
• Communicated and maintains a good working relationship with the youth and co-workers
• Implemented and enforces Gracehaven rules, policies, and procedures
• Met ODJFS requirements

Interim General Manager - WCBE 90.5 FM – NPR - Columbus, Ohio

(2019-07 - 2019-12)

• Ensured FCC, CCS & CBP compliancy
• Produced quality programming
• Collaborated on fundraising
• Monitored station funds
• Major Donor development & cultivation
• Handled audio emergencies, such as power outages
• Developed and implemented underwriting strategies
• Supervised & evaluated personnel
• Motivated employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Worked with the team on marketing initiatives, including events, website, print & on-air promotions
• Created & implemented initiatives to expand audience
• Improve facilities, acquired new equipment
• Update broadcasting technology
• Proactively interacted with businesses, organizations, schools, & government agencies to build collaborative relationships

Director of Donor Experience - WCBE 90.5 FM – NPR - Columbus, Ohio

(2016-02 - 2019-12)

• WCBE 90.5's storyteller & cheerleader
• Developed annual membership strategies
• Created & implemented membership budget
• Achieved annual goals in revenue
• Increased member acquisition and retention
• Sustainer growth and conversion
• Produced effective on-air, online and digital fundraising campaigns
• Organized direct mail, telemarketing, and fundraising events
• Enhanced existing programs and mine the database for membership growth opportunities
• Developed & sustained community partnerships
• Acted as the Internship Coordinator
• Major gift officer
• Creator of the WCBE Podcast Experience

Audio Engineer/Social Media Manager - WCBE 90.5 FM – NPR - Columbus, Ohio

(2013-01 - 2016-02)

• Assisted the Membership Director with fundraising events
• Designed social media strategies
• Produced weekend programming
• Audio engineered for live programming
• Performed emergency alert system testing
• Wrote & recorded promos
• Live audio production at events (i.e. Origins Game Fair)

Legal Assistant - Fusco, Mackey, Mathews & Gill LLP - Westerville, Ohio

(2013-10 - 2016-01)

• Case study research
• Developed & maintained a large-scale database for person injury cases
• Prepared legal documents in a professional manner
• Organized case information & evidence
• Opened & closed client files through an standard operating procedure
• Answered client calls
• Monitored calendars
• Client relationship management skills
• Created & implemented social media marketing plan

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Union Institute & University (2023-08)

Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications - The Ohio State University (2012-06)