Counselor, Student Intern Resume Example Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries

COUNSELOR, STUDENT INTERN

Professional Summary

Mental Health Counselor with skill in leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Expertise in working with children and adults in crisis.

Skills

Work History

Counselor, Student Intern, 10/2016 to 03/2017
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Lewistown , PA

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, 07/2016 to 12/2016
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, 12/2015 to 10/2016
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, 07/2015 to 10/2015
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, 02/2009 to 07/2015
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, 2017
Capella University - City

President's List (4.00 GPA)

Chi Upsilon Chi

Chi Sigma Iota

Bachelor of Science: Human Services Management, 2010
University of Phoenix -

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

Training

Practicum (100 Hours) 7/2016-9/2016

Student Internship (600 Hours) 10/2016-3/2017

Resume Overview

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Degrees

Master of Science : Mental Health Counseling , 2017
Bachelor of Science : Human Services Management , 2010