behavioral health counselor resume example with 6+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Skills
Community Mental Health Programs
Group and Individual Sessions
Mental Health Support
Reviewing Literature
Data Entry
Microsoft Office
Analytical Thinking
Research Paper Writing
Data Analysis
Work History
Behavioral Health Counselor, 07/2021 - Current Amita Health – Brunswick, GA,
Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address PTSD, anger management, substance abuse and grief.
Developed and implemented treatment plans with input from clients (both Court Support Services Division (CSSD) referred and self-admitted) and clinical team
Facilitation of group sessions; curriculum-based interventions (Psychoeducational groups, Skills development groups, Cognitive—behavioral/problem solving groups, Support groups, Interpersonal process groups)
Assisted clients by helping develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from addiction and modify behavior.
Ensured clients' safety while in treatment; heavily involved in client care matters and ensures clients has positive, rewarding experiences while in residential treatment
Provided evidence-based substance abuse and mental health counseling services
Wrote transition, referral and discharge plans, planned and conducted individual & family sessions, court and probation letters
Assured all patient charts are complete, updated clients’ medication list
Linked clients to all available community resources
Coordinated services to determine needs in following areas: Physical, Housing, Financial, Legal, Sober Support, Family, Educational, Vocational, Recreational, Spiritual, Competency in English
Managed a case load (10-30 clients while full time)
Group sessions ranged from the whole house (50-60 clients) to small groups (5-10 clients)
Order Writer Specialist / Team Member , 04/2016 - Current New Horizons Of The Treasure Coast, Inc. – Vero Beach, FL,
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Developed/facilitated/educated on STI's, HIV care / prevention and safe sex practices through community outreach
Educated diverse clients on living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment and access to community resources / medical care
Researched/executed community outreach to at risk diverse populations (LatinX, LGBTQ+, African American, etc.) within the greater Stamford area to deliver services
Services included: Distribution of condoms and educational pamphlets, rapid HIV/Hepatitis C testing, post/pre-test risk reduction counseling and education on safe sex / HIV preventive practices, linkage to community resources / referrals
Coordinated, scheduled, and conducted street outreach (mapping) to find high risk populations and bring testing services/community education
Managed the syringe service program (Harm Reduction / Overdose Prevention) (assisted program manager with inventory of stock, screened and signed up new referrals, and scheduled clients) and provided NARCAN/overdose prevention education
Collaborated with local community-based organizations such as Pacific House homeless shelter and Building One to promote HIV prevention education and testing
Designed flyers on Canvas (collaborating with Department of Public Health) to distribute via outreach in the Stamford community promoting services
Developed social media content and managed Stamford CARES social media channels
Collected demographic information to accurately complete CDC HIV / HEP C report forms
Traveled to street/community venues to deliver services (health fairs)
Provided trainings to team as well as trained new employees
Outreach worker in the greater Stamford Area
Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment and access to resources.
Recruited targeted high risk persons for testing services by participating in outreach events such as street outreach and community events.
Conducted scientific-based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals through workshops and social marketing activities.
Distributed condoms to promote use for HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.
Coordinated and organized individual and group skill building opportunities to foster adherence to medications and identify strategies to improve adherence to health routines.
Collected demographic information to accurately complete CDC HIV report forms.
Performed HIV tests and interpreted test results, recording and maintaining test results in various databases
Traveled to street venues to conduct various types of HIV tests.
Assisted clients in enrolling and re-engaging in appropriate medical care through referrals linkage assistance.
Collaborated with case managers to assist clients in identifying resources for mental health treatment, substance abuse programs, domestic violence services and housing assistance.
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments (harm reduction)
Education
Master of Arts: Psychology , Expected in 01/2022 - Saint John’s University - Queens, NY, GPA: Status -
Relevant Coursework (Psychology - Social/Developmental Track): Cognitive/Affective Basis of Behavior, Cultural Diversity in delivery of Psychological Services, Personality Theories, General Psychopathology, Developmental Psychology, History and systems of psychology
Thesis: Graduate Students' Perceptions of Psychotherapists' Engagement in Common Factors
Advisor: Raymond DiGiuseppe, PhD
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Expected in 12/2018 - University of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT, GPA: Status -
President's List, college of Arts
3.8 GPA
Capstone Project: National Surveillance System (For Senior Seminar, Group project on the utilization of a surveillance system for health care in the Hashma kingdom of Jordan)
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