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COUNSELOR
Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Counselor offering 2 years of clinical counseling as a supervised counselor an over 10 years of non-clinical counseling experience delivering patient-centered healthcare. Talented in leveraging proven methods to provide quality care. Instrumental in developing education programs by coordinating with stakeholders and industry leaders. Possesses detailed understanding of principles, methods and procedures. Develops custom treatment plans to assist diagnosis and treatment. Completed LCDC requirements with LCDC I, and currently under supervision to complete licensing for LPC.

Skills
  • Treatment planning
  • Relationship building
  • Communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Time management
  • Confidential records
  • Developing relationships
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Therapeutic expertise
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Practiced in family assessments
  • Addictions specialist
  • PTSD group specialist
  • Suicide precautions expertise
  • Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
  • Family therapy background
  • Patient Health Education
  • Mood disorders specialist
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Teaching, tutoring and counseling
  • Differentiated learning techniques
  • Performance assessments
  • Course material development
  • Public speaking
  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Classroom management
  • Behavior modification
  • Coaching proficiency
  • Life management
  • Behavior modeling
  • Positive communication strategies
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mental health support
Experience
Counselor | 06/2019 to Current
Company Name - City, State
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
  • Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
  • Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Case load of 35 clients per week.
  • Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Worked closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Assisted patients dealing with schizophrenia, PTSD, sexual trauma, depression, anxieties and helped develop coping skills.
  • Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
  • Provided cognitive-based therapy to assist with challenge and crisis resolution.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
  • Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Long Term Substitute Teacher | 06/2016 to 06/2018
Company Name - City, State
  • Used various software to organize lesson plans for long-term interim assignments.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Tracked student progress in online system, immediately implementing action plans for failing grades.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
  • Modeled lesson planning strategies and classroom management techniques to student teachers.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
Field Representative | 01/2010 to 01/2013
Company Name - City, State
  • Re-assessed homeowners' current insurance policies and determined adequate value.
  • Completed Assigned case load (20-25 per week) to be evaluated with full report due within 2 weeks.
  • Prepared reports, digital photos, and schematic diagrams of real estate properties.
  • Leveraged technology with unrelenting work ethic and dedication to work in an independent autonomous environment Established rapport with clients to help aid in the reassessment process.
  • Facilitated scheduled interviews with customers in their homes.
  • Surveyed homeowners properties and assessed hazards for insurance underwriters.
  • Conducted initial intake evaluations/assessments.
  • Supervised/ participated in crisis intervention team to evaluate, assess and make appropriate referrals.
  • Participated in performance improvement processes.
  • Developed policies and standard operating procedures.
Case Worker/Program Assistant | 04/2010 to 06/2012
Company Name - City, State
  • Stomp Trafficking , Honolulu, Hawaii Aided in program development for Stomp Trafficking, Provided direct intervention for clients through coordination with law-enforcement officers.
  • Coordinated with licensed therapist to assist in client evaluations.
  • Planned, coordinated and implemented services and activities of clients.
  • Conducted referrals/linkage to community resources.
  • Led group sessions and encouraged discussion to improve results for all individuals.
  • Tracked coaching sessions, plans, behaviors and issues with non-compliance for each client.
  • Helped clients set weekly goals and plan how to accomplish objectives.
  • Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
Education and Training
Addiction Counseling Grand Canyon University - City, State
Master of Science
Counseling Psychology, 05/2019
Argosy University - City, State
Bachelor of Science
Psychology, 2010
GPA: 3.8, , 2012 -2014 Deans list
University Of Maryland - City
Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education, 05/1999
Certifications licensing

Certified Grief Counselor

Telehealth Certification

Hypnosis training

EMDR Certification

DBT Training

LCDC I

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Addiction Counseling Grand Canyon University
  • Argosy University
  • University Of Maryland

Job Titles Held:

  • Counselor
  • Long Term Substitute Teacher
  • Field Representative
  • Case Worker/Program Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Science
    Bachelor of Science
    Bachelor of Arts

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