Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor-Internship Resume Example

Provided assessment, crisis intervention, and diversion, case management and therapeutic interventions. Conducted individual, group, family, and educational counseling for dually diagnosed adolescents. Communicated with other divisions within the metal health center. Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.  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. Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.  Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.  Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.

Charted and recorded information in client files.  Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.  Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.  Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.  Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Assisted in the restraint and seclusion of extremly agigtated patients.  Maintained patient safety and confidentiality.  Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.  Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.  Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.

Provided assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community-based setting. Implemented Individual Service Plans (ISP). Participated in a range of administrative duties including staff training, scheduling and oversight.  Provided support to individuals receiving services, including: assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. Facilitated community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.  Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.  Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.  Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.  Worked with staff to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home.  Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.  Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.  Ensured houses were in compliance with program and state regulations and requirements.

Worked with individuals 18-21years of age with a variety of disabilities to assist them in gaining independent living skills.  Instructed residents on specific steps for task completion until desired level of performance is achieved. Analyzed tasks and independent living assignments to facilitate resident's learning.  Provided direct therapeutic intervention in most situations without supervision.  Facilitated individual and group job counseling sessions. Participated in case reviews and treatment team meetings.  Monitored residents daily activities, determine needs, and make appropriate referrals when necessary.  Participated in social interactions, and built appropriate professional relationships.  Implemented behavior management techniques as appropriate.  Assisted residents in finding and maintaining employment, as well as setting up daily schedules and appointments.  Supported residents in pursuing educational and vocational training opportunities.   Documented daily behavioral assessments to ensure residents are meeting individual goals. Provided accurate documentation of treatment through program record keeping and provide timely progress reports.

Processed new employee paperwork and packets finished, entered into system and filed.  Payroll and time card tracking.  Executed interviews and assisted in picking quality candidates.  Reviewed and tracked all departments budgets.  Started and assisted with workmen's comp claims.  Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.  Maintained an up-to-date department organizational chart. Posted open positions on company and social media websites.  Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.  Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process.  Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.