Mental Health Therapist Resume Example Easy Living Behavioral Health

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Counselor offering 4 years of experience delivering patient-centered healthcare. Talented in leveraging proven methods to provide quality care. Instrumental in developing education programs by coordinating with stakeholders and industry leaders.

Skills

Client goal planning
Patient evaluation
Developing relationships
Safety and risk assessments
Confidential records
Tracking client progress
Community resources specialist
PTSD group specialist

Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
Family therapy aptitude
Family therapy background
Clinical Documentation
Patient Health Education
Dissociative disorders competency
Practiced in family assessments

Experience

01/2020 - 10/2020Mental Health TherapistEasy Living Behavioral Health | Vidalia, LA

Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
Met with 25 clients weekly.
Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.

01/2018 - 12/2019Mental Health ProfessionalPeople United of Louisiana | Ferriday, LA

Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
Met with 25 clients weekly.
Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for the professional practice of counseling.

04/2016 - 01/2018Mental Health ProfessionalBruce Professional Counseling Services | Vidalia, LA

Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
Met with 30 clients weekly.
Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
Delivered seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers.
Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for the professional practice of counseling.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Coordinated with supervisor and health care officials to peak student interest in mental health field, resulting in valuable student participation.

Education and Training

02/2016Master of Science: Psychology
University Of Phoenix Online | Phoenix, AZ

05/2007Associate of Arts: Elementary Education
Copiah Lincoln Community College | Natchez, MS

05/2011Bachelor of Arts: General Studies
Alcorn State University | Lorman, MS

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Easy Living Behavioral Health
People United of Louisiana
Bruce Professional Counseling Services

School Attended

University Of Phoenix Online
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Alcorn State University

Job Titles Held:

Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health Professional

Degrees

02/2016 Master of Science : Psychology
05/2007 Associate of Arts : Elementary Education
05/2011 Bachelor of Arts : General Studies

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