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REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR INTERN
Professional Summary

Objective: To obtain a counseling position that will utilize my knowledge and experience, and expand upon my current skills. Qualifications: Dedicated and client-focused with strengths in communication, multitasking, and individual counseling technique. The exceptional ability to be empathetic with others in emotional pain, which enables proper rapport building. Excellent listening skills, counseling skills, and patient interaction. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; superior time management, and critical thinking skills.

Skill Highlights

PTSD treatment experience


Experience in Group counseling


Suicide risk assessment


SPSS trained


Superior communication skills
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Suicide precautions expertise
  • Dissociative disorders competency
  • Dual diagnosis expertise
  • Mood disorders expertise
  • Practiced in Addictions
  • Practiced in family assessments
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
Achievements

Degrees and Licensure 


•M.A. in Professional Counseling

•B.S. in Psychology

•A.A. in Psychology

•Neuromuscular Therapy

•Massage Therapy

•CPR certified

•HIV and AIDS

•Ethics: Prevention of Medical Errors

•Ethics: Confidentiality

•Ethics: Florida Laws

•Cranial Sacral Therapy

Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor IMH#11179

FL. MA License # 30545

Two year degree in Psychology

Four year degree in Psychology

Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling



Professional Experience
LifeBuilders Counseling Center Brandon, Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern 01/2012 to Current
  • Interned with Life Builders Counseling Center during the student internship portion of the master's degree.
  • Experienced in individual counseling with clients with psychological disorders, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder.
  • Population of clients included Pre-Marital, Marital, Couples, Individual, Adolescents, and Children.
  • Website: http://www.lifebuilderscounseling.org
  • Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Led patients in individual, family, and marital therapy sessions. Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and integration psychotherapy. Served patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
  • 2012-Current Interned with Life Focus Counseling for 12 months during the internship of Master's degree.
  • Facilitated a divorce care support group.
Absolute Wellness Center Brandon, Florida Licensed Massage Therapist 01/2005 to Current
  • Provided patients with Neuromuscular therapy, Reflexology, Pre-natal therapy and Swedish massage.
  • Treated patients who had suffered severe injuries from car accidents, and assisted the Chiropractor in treating patients during injury recovery.
  • Eight years of experience with patients in hourly massage sessions.
  • In these sessions experience was acquired in the confidentiality of patients, along with exposure to many psychological issues.
  • It has been a helpful experience for a future career in counseling.
Tampa Metro Treatment Center Tampa, Florida Substance Abuse Counselor 04/2010 to 04/2011
  • Conducted 1:1 individual counseling sessions with clients in an outpatient setting.
  • Acted as case manager to approximately 60 patients on a caseload.
  • The main objective was to offer clients alternative solutions in coping with life's problems besides the use of substances.
  • Charted and recorded information in client files.
  • 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.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with opioid addiction.
  • Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
LifeBuilders Counseling Center Riverview, Florida Student Intern 08/2009 to 01/2010
  • Life Builders Counseling during the practicum for Bachelors degree in psychology.
  • Observed a Licensed Therapist with 1:1 patients, dealing with several psychological issues.
  • Observed, took notes, supplied clients with homework worksheets, often times was allowed to interact with the clients under the supervision of the Licensed Therapist, and provided front desk services for the office.
Education and Training
Master of Arts: Professional Counseling 2013 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Member of Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology

Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling
Bachelors of Science: Psychology 2010 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Academic Achievement Award in Honors from the Psi Chi Honor Society

Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling

Coursework in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Development
Associate's Degree: Psychology 2005 Daytona Beach State College, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling
Licensed Massage Therapist: Massage Therapy 2000 Florida Academy of Massage, Ft Myers, Florida, USA

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Massage and body work
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • LifeBuilders Counseling Center
  • Absolute Wellness Center
  • Tampa Metro Treatment Center

School Attended

  • Liberty University
  • Daytona Beach State College
  • Florida Academy of Massage

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Student Intern

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Professional Counseling 2013
    Bachelors of Science : Psychology 2010
    Associate's Degree : Psychology 2005
    Licensed Massage Therapist : Massage Therapy 2000

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