IICAPS Mental Health Counselor Resume Example
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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.
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Work History
IICAPS Mental Health Counselor, 03/2012 to Current
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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 - City, State
Sacred Heart University - City, State
Associate of Arts: General Studies, 2008
Housatonic Community College - City, State
Housatonic Community College - City, State
High School Diploma: 2004
Fairfield High School - City, State
Fairfield High School - City, State
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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
