Kat Garrick

Provided interventions using strength-based approaches and practices. Collaborated with health professionals to coordinate serves, involved case management Facilitated the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members

Advanced Psych Tech, Recreational Therapist, CTRS, TRS at University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute (2021-11 – 2024-03)

• Provided interventions using strength-based approaches and practices
• Collaborated with health professionals to coordinate serves, involved case management
• Facilitated the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members

Recreational Therapist at Copper Hills Residential Treatment Facility (2022-03 – 2022-06)

• Conducted assessments, analyze, and interpret results; discuss results and document
• Developed and documented individualized intervention care plans

Recreation Therapy Intern at Utah State Prison (2021-06 – 2021-10)

• Conducted assessments, analyzed and interpreted results; discussed results and document
• Developed and documented intervention plan and approaches
• Monitored safety and effectiveness of intervention
• Adhered to professional standards of practice and code of ethics

Recreational Supervisor at Lifeline for Youth (2021-03 – 2021-08)

• Coordinated schedule and implemented weekly off-site activities for clients, ensuring a therapeutic and inclusive, engaging environment that met needs and abilities of demographics, following risk management practices.
• Adapted program based on feedback and outcomes, assessing the effectiveness of initiatives
• Worked closely with therapeutic team, reporting on program progress, participating attendance

Residential Supervisor at Lifeline for Youth (2020-02 – 2021-03)

• Ensured safety and quality of the program by supervising the operations on the floor, and resolved crisis situations
• Planned, implemented, and trained on effective group facilitation and crisis management, including conducting group evaluations. Completed bi-monthly and monthly audits with staff
• Updated protocols, documented case notes, assessments, and safety/ crisis plans
• Served as the liaison between clients, staff and therapists, ensuring effective communication and coordination of service

Psych Tech, Shift lead, Assistant Supervisor at Lifeline for Youth (2018-08 – 2020-02)

• Created assisting assignments for clients that worked hand-in hand with therapeutic goals and objectives with care plan.
• Coordinated and assisted with teaching social, academic and vocational skills to youth clients.
• Informed parents and clinicians of clients' progress and responded to parent/client concerns

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Therapy – University of Utah

Associates of Science in Criminal Justice – Salt Lake Community College