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IICAPS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Professional Summary
Organized Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude.
Skills
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Trilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, and English
  • Case management proficiency
  • Organized
  • Work well in groups and individually
  • Excellent communication skills
Work History
IICAPS Mental Health Counselor, 03/2012 to Current
Family & Children's Aid – 75 West Street, Danbury CT
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Assist Clinician in conducting program specific evaluations, treatments and crisis interventions
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions with clients ages 3-18, whom are at-risk of being hospitalized or removed due to mental health disorders.
  • Provide support and safety planning in crisis management after hours while on-call Monday through Friday.
  • Attend weekly rounds with medical director as well as weekly supervision with program director to discuss cases.
  • Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
  • Responsible for a case load of 8 clients, meeting with each family 2-3 hours weekly.
  • Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Child Caregiver, 01/2009 to Current
Timothy & Lesley Hartnett – 66 White Fall Lane, New Canaan CT
    Became per diem, from full time, in February of 2012 due to IICAPS position.
  • Responsibilities include childcare for three children ages 2, 4, and 6.
  • Provided transportation of children to and from school and activities.
  • Household organization which included scheduling family's outings and activities.
  • Implemented adisciplinary/reward system.
  • Assisted with homework and projects.
  • Designed an at home learning center.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Addressed behavioral, emotional and learning issues with parents.
Child Caregiver, 03/2008 to 01/2009
LifeWorx – 21 Post Road, Westport CT
  • Responsibilities include childcare as well as transportation for children ages 9 months-15 years old.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Made healthy snacks and meals for children.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Administrative Assistant, 04/2007 to 09/2009
Adecco/ Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. – 475 Hawley Lane, Stratford CT
  • Assisted Long Term Care Unit and Reporting Team.
  • Compiled company information and related material and distributed it to candidates.
  • Compiled annual recommendations for end of fiscal year budgets.
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
  • Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, 2010
Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT
Associate of Arts: General Studies, 2008
Housatonic Community College - Bridgeport, CT
High School Diploma: 2004
Fairfield High School - Fairfield, CT
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Family & Children's Aid
  • Timothy & Lesley Hartnett
  • LifeWorx
  • Adecco/ Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

School Attended

  • Sacred Heart University
  • Housatonic Community College
  • Fairfield High School

Job Titles Held:

  • IICAPS Mental Health Counselor
  • Child Caregiver
  • Administrative Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice , 2010
    Associate of Arts : General Studies , 2008
    High School Diploma : 2004

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