Proficient, compassionate seminary-trained mental health professional with over ten years of experience. Genuine rapport builder who connects and conveys acceptance of others by being an empathetic listener with personable communications and people skills. Ability to learn and apply knowledge practical and applicable manner with minimum supervision. Successfully manages multiple priorities while maintaining a solid work ethic and a positive attitude. Offering 10-year background in implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses—expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients.
Skills
Cultural Sensitivity
Comprehensive Assessment
Coordination of Care
ndividual and Group Therapy
Family Counseling
Therapeutic Interventions
Community Resources
Continual Client Assessment
Evidence-Based Therapies
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Tracking Client Progress
Client Goal Planning
Assessment And Diagnosis
Patient Advocacy
Maintain Records
Work History
05/2014 to Current
Mental Health CounselorJewish Social Services – North Bethesda, MD,
Intimate private practice has provided counseling services for 20 clients - adolescents, adults, families, groups, and marital and premarital couples to bring awareness of problems, identify and address crises, and develop action plans incorporating evidenced-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered
Utilize evidence-based Trauma Focused – Cognitive Based Therapy (TF-CBT) to counsel adolescent clients with co-occurring PTSD diagnoses, which decreased PTSD symptoms by 30% when assessed
Collaborate with clients to create realistic, personalized treatment plans that entail short and long-term measurable goals that will challenge, empower, and encourage the client to remain engaged by accepting and taking accept the onus of their successes and learning from their errors
Utilize MS Office to create treatment records, financials, and presentations, develop reports, and secure clients' electronic files.
10/2019 to 04/2022
DirectorOsg Analytics – Newtown, PA,
Counseling and Disability Resources Center (CDRC)
Transformed CDRC into a "Safe Space" for students and the MU community
Assessed and provided 60-70 hours of mental health support services for counseling students
Each semester provided mental health presentations to 18-25 Resident Assistants (RAs) with scenario role play to enhance memory and application
Counseled 20% of the student-athlete community and provided crisis counseling, injury-related accommodations, and assisted coaching staff with various concerns
Received Crusader for Education and Service Award from Student Ambassador program and Undergraduate Admissions team for outstanding service to Madonna University students and commitment to Franciscan Values (Respect for Dignity of Each Person, Peace and Justice, Reverence for Creation, and Education for Truth and Service)
Monitored and ensured compliance with federal and state requirements associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (Michigan) for 800 student accommodations for 20% of (new and returning) student population per semester
Provided academic mentoring that resulted in 55% of CDRC registered students being on the Dean's List, and 87% of CDRC students were in academic Good Standing (acceptable GPA and higher).
02/2016 to 10/2019
Forensic Family Clinician/Home-based Counselor, Clinical Case ManagerThird Circuit Court, Clinic, Study – City, STATE,
Achieved swift promotion from Clinical Case Manager to Forensic Family Clinician/Home-based Counselor
Managed and provided 20 hours of home-based, Court-appointed mental health services for ten families per week
90% caseload were Juvenile Mental Health Court (MHC) at-risk youth with mental health diagnoses that resulted in adverse behavior in their home, school, and community
Frequently utilized evidence-based treatment Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) adolescent and parent module to address the high presence of complex trauma and PTSD
Collaborated with youth and family to create a challenging, realistic goals treatment plan
Discussed and monitored youth's CAFAS (Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale) score to measure treatment goals
Collaborated with community leaders to connect clients/families to resources and safe, after-school activities
Complied with all Court, Clinic, Community Mental Health (CMH), Medicaid, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, CAFAS
Liaised with school's leadership to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plan for student's documented disabilities
40% completed JMHC Graduation Program due to the youth's behavioral improvement in home, school, community, and life outlook
Participated as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing ongoing case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses
Provided crisis intervention and risk assessments
Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers
Managed caseload of 10 children in the welfare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and document patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Certificate : Addictions Studies Madonna University - Michigan, GPA:
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Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Major: Accounting & Computer Programming Davenport University (Detroit College of Business) - Michigan, GPA:
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Associates in Business Administration: Computer Programming Davenport University (Detroit College of Business) - Michigan, GPA:
Accomplishments
Faithfully served as the only mental health counselor on campus at Madonna University who provided 50-70 hours of weekly one-on-one counseling, crisis counseling, student and family, and faculty support
Collaborated and built community relationships with Livonia Save Our Youth, a substance abuse prevention organization to help inspire a safe and healthy Madonna University community, and received certificated training on how to use Narcan in an overdose situation
Initiated and connected with Hegira Health to request QPR Suicide Prevent Training for the Madonna University Student Affairs team of 25 individuals
Diligently shared different scenarios with Great Lakes ADA Center to ensure compliance with ADA guidelines
As a result, I spearheaded and created the foundation for an ADA Guide for the MU academic community
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Ashland Theological Seminary
Madonna University
Davenport University (Detroit College of Business)
Davenport University (Detroit College of Business)
Job Titles Held:
Mental Health Counselor
Director
Forensic Family Clinician/Home-based Counselor, Clinical Case Manager