Mental Health Counselor Resume Example Okerberg And Associates

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Professional Summary

Client-focused T-Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience providing a variety of individual, group and familial counseling techniques and interventions strategies. Skilled in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships and helping patients progress toward planned outcomes. Knowledgeable about biological, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of mental health. Respectful and compassionate about the complexity of these factors in clients lives. Adept in client history taking, clinical assessments, therapeutic intervention and case analysis. Committed to implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care. Utilization of Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused counseling techniques with knowledge and experience in providing crisis intervention strategies to assist clients. Enthusiastic Mental Health Counselor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of counseling techniques and intervention strategies and training in Cognitive Behavior and Solution-focused techniques. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in mental health counseling.

Skills

Mental health evaluations
Case documentation
Learning disability awareness
Social skills teacher
Skilled in intake interviewing
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Case management proficiency
Biopsychosocial assessments

Experience in crisis intervention techniques
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Group psychotherapy experience
Clinical interventions
Building rapport
Treatment Planning
Individual and group counseling

Work History

08/2019 - CurrentMental Health Counselor | Okerberg And Associates - Ames, Iowa

Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with counseling.
Maintained caseload of more than 25 children in public schools.
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 4 to 18.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT).
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Encouraged clients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Utilized Client Centered, Existential-Humanistic methodologies to help patients during therapy sessions.
Mediated conflicts within relationships and families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.

02/2019 - 10/2019In-Home Family Services Consultant | Boystown Of Iowa - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers.
Developed treatments and casework programs for average of 25 clients each month.
Testified under oath as child advocate to provide judge with information for custody decisions.
Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare and prevention services.
Testified at Adjudication, Disposition, Review, and Termination of Parental Rights hearings regarding client's history and present behavior.
Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
Explained to clients how personal, social and economic factors could exacerbate symptoms of illness.
Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Contributed to team results in fast-paced social services environment.

03/2009 - 08/2014Bank Teller Supervisor | Peoples Trust And Savings Bank - Jefferson, United States

Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets.
Coordinated daily cash reconciliation in high-volume location.
Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash and change orders.
Served needs of more than 70 customers in busy financial services environment.
Provided high-level customer service through friendly approach, strong professionalism and timely assistance with customer transactions.
Assisted estimated 70 customers each day and remained poised and professional even in high-stress situations and when dealing with irate individuals.
Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
Processed quarterly vault and ATM audits with zero error rate.
Organized and removed online banking files no longer in use.
Enthusiastically greeted customers and offered dedicated service during entire transaction.
Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets.
Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies.
Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
Received regional branch recognition award for customer service.
Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Completed special procedures for customers such as ordering new checks, stopping payments or investigating identity theft.
Answered telephone inquiries on banking products including checking, savings, loans and lines of credit.
Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks.
Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
Prepared, sorted and distributed daily, weekly, and monthly reports to appropriate branches.
Observed all procedures regarding financial and customer information to prevent possible breaches and data misuse.

Education

Expected in 05/2020Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IAMasters of Education : Mental Health Counseling

12/2016University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IABachelor of Liberal Studies: Human Services

Affiliations

Member, American Counseling Association, 2019 to Current
Member, Iowa Mental Health Counseling Association, 2019 to Current
Friends of Iowa CASA. Sponsor, 2017 to present

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Okerberg And Associates
Boystown Of Iowa
Peoples Trust And Savings Bank

School Attended

Buena Vista University
University of Northern Iowa

Job Titles Held:

Mental Health Counselor
In-Home Family Services Consultant
Bank Teller Supervisor

Degrees

Masters of Education : Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Liberal Studies : Human Services

Mental Health Counselor Resume Example

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