behavioral health therapist resume example with 13+ years of experience
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Personable and proactive Mental Health Counselor focused on building positive rapport with diverse range of clients. Critical thinker thrives under pressure. Specialist in working with clients struggling with addiction, anxiety, and depression. Hardworking and reliable therapist with strong ability in group facilitation and personal interventions. Offering solution focused counseling and motivational interviewing to help clients who may not be experiencing severe symptoms of mental illness, but have similar psychological and practical problems as many who do not have a DSM diagnosis.
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Centura Health – Frederick, CO
- Facilitated three or four 50 minute process group sessions a day for mentally ill outpatients.
- Focused on individual group members with special issues to help them resolve or cope with distressing situations.
- Provided psychoeducation on a variety of subjects pertinent to the patient population.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
- During the Pandemic, used ZOOM to provide virtual sessions for patients who could not attend the outpatient clinic, as well as those who maintained social distancing by using multiple rooms at the clinic.
Geo Group Inc. – Jacksonville, FL
After completing my duties at API, I volunteered for over 500 hours at Include Autism; assisting the staff with the care of autistic young adult outpatients.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain how their child engaged in the planned activity and answer questions.
- Participated in various extracurricular activities to build skills set.
- Drafted internship report to summarize position, responsibilities, learning outcomes and skills developed.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Self Employed / New Resolve Recovery Coaching – City, STATE
Coaching clients in all stages of recovery from addiction to substances of behaviors helping them 1) Build and Maintain Motivation 2) Cope with Urges to Prevent Relapse 3) Manage Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors and 4) Live a Balanced LIfe
Pegasus Outpatient Facility – City, STATE
- Substance Abuse Treatment (Court Ordered and Voluntary), Individual and group counseling; the often co-occurring mental disorders were indirectly addressed as they predisposed clients to relapse.
- Taught clients anger management and impulse control techniques, relaxation and emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
National University - Carlsbad, CA
National University - San Diego, CA
- Minor in Addictive Disorders Practicum (Work Experience)
- Veterans Village of San Diego: New Resolve Residential Program, Escondido: Provided individual and group therapy, and couples counseling.
- Pegasus Outpatient Treatment Facility, Oceanside: Interviewed new clients, completed intake assessments and conducted individual therapy.
- Provided individual and group therapy, couples counseling and participated in weekly staff meetings with a Licensed psychologist Pegasus Out Patient Treatment Facility , Oceanside, CA Interviewed new clients, completed intake assessments and conducted individual therapy sessions.
- 2003Bachelor of Arts, Psychology National University － San Diego, CA, USA Certifications Affiliations.
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School Attended
- National University
- National University
Job Titles Held:
- Behavioral Health Therapist
- Intern, Behavior Technician
- Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coach
- Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- Master of Arts
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