ACT Team Recovery Specialist/Supportive Vocational Counselor Resume Example
I am a Mental Health Counselor and full time doctoral student with exceptional compassion for the mentally ill population. I display tremendous tenacity and determination as a mental health professional and I exhibit both strong and consistent clinical skills as well as a high level of motivation. I am well known for impeccable organization and seldom turned down a challenge placed in front of me. I have many years of experience in diversified populations as I have worked for the top outpatient mental health facilities in the Washington DC metropolitan area. My goal is to obtain a position as a mental health support counselor in the greater Northern Virginia metropolitan area with an organization that provides ample opportunities to learn and contribute.
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Washington Redskins Learn Foundation Scholarship 2004
Americorps National Service Member Award 1400 hours Served 2007
Congressional Black Caucus Health Scholarship 2010
General Mills Health Scholarship 2011
Maryland State Delegate Scholarship 2011
YMCA volunteer
NAACP member 2012
Americorps National Service Member (Montgomery County Maryland)
Member of Prince William County Moms of children with Autism
Member of Manassas Moms
Bancroft － Newtown Square , PA
- 40 hours per week).
- Responsible for counseling and conducting assessments for individuals with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and teaching those individuals the skills necessary to manage their illness and obtain employment.
- Served as a group leader in community training programs for individuals with serious mental illness.
- Coordinated supportive employment groups and additional training opportunities.
- Completed assessments and review stages of change to assess client's readiness.
- Provided psychological consultation for medical providers while utilizing knowledge of evidence-based treatments, individual, family and group psychotherapy while collaborating with team nurse, psychiatrist and local agencies to ensure clients safety and wellbeing.
- Assist individuals in achieving meaningful, satisfying lives through the development of skills necessary to live independently, obtain employment, finish their education and navigate through judiciary services while complying with mandated court orders.
- Assist people with identifying personal recovery goals and conducted groups to reinforce these goals.
- Respond to emergencies on an on-call 24 hour basis and complete care points at local hospitals and psychiatric facilities.
- Provide psycho-education by teaching symptom management skills to minimize the effects of symptoms on individuals' daily lives.
- Accessed community resources such as entitlements, food banks, housing and medical care.
- Responsible for teaching coping skills including emotional regulation, relaxation skills and anger management.
- Completed daily interdisciplinary notes and ensured mandatory chart maintenance for each client.
- Collaborated with in-house treatment team and community providers while updating both quarterly and annual ISP's as needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning and aftercare services as client graduated or transitioned out of program.
Department Of Defense － Fort Hamilton , NY
- Responsible for creating job opportunities for TANF recipients, teenage parents and ex-offenders affiliated with the Career Team organization by researching, identifying and soliciting commitments from possible sources of employment that are congruent with the clients treatment plan and assessment needs.
- Responsible for the development of treatment plans and assessing clients for employment readiness.
- Provided clients with soft skills training and helped to remove barriers in preparation for the employers hiring based on job readiness curriculum.
- Submit documentation, outreach clients, and update records to ensure program compliance.
- Provide ongoing comprehensive services to adults throughout their career.
- Assist with inputting client hours into centralized database and maintain files as needed.
- Assist with monthly billing and audit.
- Provide supervision of case management, training and orientation processes.
Community Connections Mental Health － City , STATE
- Provide Case Management of 13 youth and family caseloads through outreach and weekly engagement.
- Provided therapeutic services to youth on probation with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorder.
- Assist consumers and parents in maintaining permanent supportive housing, grocery and personal needs through collaboration with charitable agencies.
- Provide comprehensive services to adults with mental illness and substance abuse problems along with their children.
- Collaborated with judicial system, probation officers, schools, hospitals and residential facilities if applicable.
- Completed crisis and personal assessments of adults and children, conduct outreach visits, and community support.
- Input detailed case notes into centralized database while maintaining accurate client files.
- Attended weekly supervisions that required the preparation and presentation of individual cases.
YMCA － City , STATE
- Rosemary Hills Elementary Silver Spring MD (20 hours per week).
- Served as a counselor in YMCA youth summer camp.
- Responsible for the development of education curriculum with learning objectives and outcomes.
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of YMCA after school program curriculum to low-income at risk youth, conducted substance abuse group, emphasized drug use prevention and peer pressure.
- Provided leadership for meaningful activities that emphasized compliance with rules and provided education regarding the harmful effects of substance abuse.
- Managed volunteer reports and daily attendance records of each child, Supervised volunteers and outdoor activities encouraging students to participate and challenge themselves in different academic projects while ensuring the safety and positive attitude of each child .Reported to CFSA and or other agencies as needed using guidelines for Family Advocacy, physical assault and sexual assault prevention and response.
Hist of Psychology
Biological Basis of Behavior
Adult Psychopathology 1 & 2
Family Systems
GPA 3.68
Ethics and Counseling
Theology and Counseling
Assessment
Group Processing
Mental Health Practicum 600 hr.
GPA 3.4
Research Methods
Biology
Processing
GPA 2.75
National Honor Society
Society of High School Scholars
Co-Captain Pom Squad/Dance Team
GPA 3.57
- Eligible for professional licensure as LPC in Virginia within 2 years Proficient in E-CLINICAL WORKS,ANASAZI, and CREDIBLE database, capable of imputing accurate and informative case notes, reviewing client hours for program compliance and payment points.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification for Adults
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Medication Administration Certification for state of Virginia Board of Nursing (2014)
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School Attended
- University of Rockies
- Liberty University Counseling
- University of Maryland University College
- Charles Flowers High School
Job Titles Held:
- ACT Team Recovery Specialist/Supportive Vocational Counselor
- Vocational Counselor
- Homeless Community Support Specialist
- Lead Program Assistant
Degrees
- Doctorate of Psychology , Psychology Fall 2017
Masters of Arts , Prof. Counseling 60 hr. Spring 2013
Bachelors of Science Degree , Psychology 2010
High School Diploma , Science and Technology 2004
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