Compassionate and knowledgeable clinical mental health counselor with diverse experience including substance abuse treatment and domestic violence counseling and advocacy. My clinical style combines mindfulness techniques with narrative therapy in a person centered therapeutic environment. Proficiencies in client assessment, treatment planning, documentation, progress notes, and case management. Highly organized, diligent, and reliable. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Skills
Assessment and Diagnosis
Electronic Health Records
Documentation/SOAP Notes
Mindfulness Meditation
Motivational Interviewing
Seeking Safety
Experience
04/2017 to Current
Behavioral Health ClinicianFairview Health Services – Golden Valley, MN,
Provide evidence-based counseling services for a diverse population.
Organized study groups and provide one-to-one tutoring.
Assisted with student registrations; maintained degree plan documentation to ensure program and general education requirements were met.
Assisted with data recording and literature review for IRB-approved research projects.
Assisted with Psi Chi and psychology club meetings.
06/2015 to Current
Domestic Violence Shelter AdvocateBHcare Hope*Health*Recovery – City, STATE,
Provide advocacy and crisis intervention services, referrals to outside resources, and formulate safety plans for Crisis Hotline clients and safe house residents.
Deliver counseling services for shelter clients as needed; facilitate support groups.
Ensure positive, safe environment for shelter residents.
Ensure shelter residents' needs are met appropriately.
03/2015 to 07/2015
Domestic and Sexual Violence Victim AdvocateThe Center For Family Justice – City, STATE,
Co-facilitated group support sessions.
Presented community education programs.
07/2014 to 11/2014
Volunteer Recovery CounselorConnecticut Community For Addiction Recovery – City, STATE,
Conducted recovery psycho-educational and support groups.
2014 to 04/2014
Behavioral Health Care Specialist InternFirst Step – City, STATE,
Completed phone screenings, scheduled admissions, and assisted with discharges.
Performed patient admissions including urine collection and breathalyzer.
Case management tasks: assessment; treatment and transition plans; SOAP notes.
Facilitated educational groups using relapse prevention and recovery strategies.
Education and Training
Expected in May 2017
Master of Science: Clinical Mental Health Counseling University of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT GPA: Clinical Mental Health Counseling 4.0
Expected in May 2015
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH GPA: Psychology 4.0
Expected in May 2014
Associate of Science: Liberal Arts: Psychology Housatonic Community College - Bridgeport, CT GPA:
Certificate in Behavioral Health Care
High Honors
Affiliations
American Mental Health
Counselors Association: 2017
– Present
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