Highly qualified Mental Health Professional exercising competency in broad subject-matter counseling therapy modalities. Proven leader focused on establishing and maintaining school counseling program objectives in collaboration with administrators, teachers and parents. Results-oriented when reviewing reports on the effectiveness of the counseling program to determine areas for improvement. Respectful active listener when counseling students and interacting with parents and administrators.
Skills
Individual and family counseling
Conflict resolution
Client needs assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Research
Team building
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Time management
Work History
01/2019 to Current
Foster Care Social WorkerThe Mentor Network – Rochester, MN,
Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration
Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies
Provided on-going support to resource parents through coaching and crisis intervention techniques
Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines
06/2016 to Current
Elementary School CounselorBrea Olinda Unified School District – Brea, CA,
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
Analyzed student data to assess counseling program effectiveness and make improvements
Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with California standards
Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services
Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
01/2008 to 04/2016
Rehabilitation TherapistState Of Indiana – Orland, IN,
Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
Followed all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
01/2007 to 01/2008
Youth Correctional CounselorDepartment Of Corrections And Rehabilitation – City, STATE,
Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted routine and emergency head counts
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure
Supervised and directed juvenile movement during various activities on and off campus
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders
Supervised youth's daily activities, including school, meals and recreation time
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
Recorded details regarding all therapies, including individual and group counseling in accordance to the court's recommendations
Education
Expected in 05/2019
Ed.D.: Curriculum and Instruction Capella University - Minneapolis, MN, GPA:
Dean's List (Fall of 2017, Winter 2018)
Graduated with 4.0 GPA
Continuing education in Post-Masters Certificate, Leadership and Accountability
Action Research: Exploring the Implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Systems
Expected in 2014
Master of Science: Educational Counseling PPS Credential, National University - La Jolla, CA, GPA:
Expected in 2014
: Therapeutic Recreation Eastern Washington University - Cheney, WA GPA:
Dean's List (Spring of 2014)
Expected in 2005
MBA: Business Administration National University - La Jolla, CA, GPA:
Expected in 2003
Bachelor of Science: Behavioral Science National University - La Jolla, CA, GPA:
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