Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives.
Interviewed and assessed an average of 10 clients per week.Conducted 15-20 one-on-one counseling sessions per week.Collected and analyzed data on individual clients using records, tests, interviews and professional sources.
Counseled
clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and
behavioral problems, using Cognitive Behavior and Solution-Focused Brief
Therapies, in areas of anger, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, PTSD,
Substance abuse, suicidal ideation, grief, dual-diagnosis, and domestic
violence with men, women, and children/adolescents.
Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives.
Revised treatment plans in consultation with supervisor based on patient progress.
Kept all client information/records confidential and
up-to-date
Counselor, Student Intern, 06/2016 - 11/2016 City Of Omaha – Omaha, NE,
Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives.
Notified supervisor in cases involving potential domestic abuse and other family problems affecting clients’ development.
Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by the team leader.
Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with domestic violence victims and their children.
Presented in the community to increase awareness of mental health issues.
Developed and distributed relevant and comprehensive written materials on domestic violence and self-esteem
Collected and analyzed data on individual clients using records, tests, interviews and professional sources.
Led 2 group therapy sessions each week.
Conducted 5-7 one-on-one counseling sessions per week.
Case Manager II, 11/2015 - 09/2016 United States Veterans Initiative – City, STATE,
Wrote reports and case summaries and compiled work records, including required statistics.
Developed treatments and casework programs for an average of 30 patients each month.
Secured housing and medical care for homeless veterans by working with Loma Linda Veterans Hospital and Housing Agencies.
Met with 5 patients each day for regular therapeutic interviews.
Obtained housing for 98% of my clients
Supplied crisis intervention and substance abuse services to clients.
Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
Referred clients to social services agencies.
Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
Solicited advice and guidance from senior personnel and other experts when difficult or atypical situations developed.
Taught patients how to apply for insurance and prescription programs.
Social Worker II Trainee, 06/2015 - 09/2015 Department Of Children And Family Services – City, STATE,
Trained in child and family crisis and interventions.
Shadowed other workers to help in developing
skills and insights into job duties.
Assisted in writing case notes for client files.
Monitored visits between birth families and
children, providing intervention and support. Obtained pertinent
biopsychosocial history and other case information to be incorporated in the
file as background for planning indicated services.
Documented interviews, and evaluated the
relevance of information collected to the problem of the client.
Automotive Equipment Operator I, 01/2009 - 06/2015 Veteran's Home California - Barstow – City, STATE,
Promoted team effort when working with dispatch, nursing, and health care providers.
Assisted and transported elderly and disabled
residents/spouses and nursing attendants to and from community activities and
medical appointments, maintaining accurate documentation.
Informed management when mental or physical
issues arose in the transportation needs of the resident so treatment plans can
be adjusted.
Understood and met individual transportation
needs of individual residents and spouses.
Engaged with residents before, during, and after
transport.
Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities.
Education
Master of Science: Mental Health Counseling, Expected in 2017 - Capella University - Minnesota, GPA:
President’s
List (4.00 GPA)
Chi
Upsilon Chi
Chi
Sigma Iota
Bachelor of Science: Human Services Management, Expected in 2010 - University of Phoenix - , GPA:
Affiliations
California
Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC)
American
Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi
Upsilon Chi
Chi
Sigma Iota
Certifications
Lay Counseling Certification 2017 – no expiration
Youth
Mental Health First Aid 2015-2018
CPR exp. 12/2017
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