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Mitchell County Mental Health - Mental Health Professional Resume Example

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MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Summary

School Counselor possessing exceptional people skills and sensitivity to high school students' specialized and changing needs. Highly effective at building rapport.Consistently encourages open communication between faculty, students and parents. Seasoned professional with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.

Highlights
  • Valid and Current Teaching Certification in Georgia
  • Standardized testing techniques
  • SMART Board familiarity
  • Data-driven curriculum expertise
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Quality management care team member
  • Experiential learning
  • Positive and encouraging
Accomplishments

Led a class of 28 students in kindergarten to increase their overall standardized test scores in both math and reading by an average of 98.9% over the course of the 1998-1999 school year. Named “First Year Teacher of the Year” in 2000 at a Start -Up Charter School.

Experience
October 1984 to July 1993
Mitchell County Mental Health Pelham, Georgia Mental Health Professional

Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 20 -30 sessions per week.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.

August 1993 to June 1999
Thomasville City Schools Thomasville, GA Elementary Teacher

Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as discussions and demonstrations. with difficult subjects.Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.

March 1994 to May 2006
Southwest Georgia Technical College Thomasville, GA GED Instructor

Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.

August 1999
Thomas County Schools Thomasville, GA Guidance Counselor

Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Assessed student progress weekly, monthly and quarterly.Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.Alerted administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress.Continued to develop knowledge of guidance and counseling through continued education courses.Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for Georgia's state-wide standardized tests.

Education
1984
Georgia Southwestern College
Americus, Georgia, USA
Psychology
Bachelor of Science
1993
Albany State College
Albany, GA, USA
Early Childhood Education
Certification
1998
Albany State University
Albany, GA, USA
School Counseling
Master of Science
2013
Argosy University Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Instructional Leadership
Doctor of Education (EdD)

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mitchell County Mental Health
  • Thomasville City Schools
  • Southwest Georgia Technical College
  • Thomas County Schools

School Attended

  • Georgia Southwestern College
  • Albany State College
  • Albany State University
  • Argosy University Atlanta

Job Titles Held:

  • Mental Health Professional
  • Elementary Teacher
  • GED Instructor
  • Guidance Counselor

Degrees

  • Psychology Bachelor of Science
    Early Childhood Education Certification
    School Counseling Master of Science
    Instructional Leadership Doctor of Education (EdD)

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