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THERAPEUTIC COUNSELOR QMHP-C
Summary
Mental health professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles, driven to promote client health and safety by actively listening, showing compassion and offering constructive input. Team-oriented,with strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies.
Skills
  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Treatment and discharge planning
  • CriminoloKnowledge of the ins and outs of Child Protective Services (CPS) gy knowledge
  • Superior communication skills
  • Therapeutic expertise
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
 
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Excellent people skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Outreach programming specialist
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Behavioral therapy​
  • Case planning
  •  Certified Mental Health Worker
Experience
  •  Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress. 
  • Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems. Drafted monthly summary to review each client's level of participation.
  • Charted and recorded information in client files.
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Worked closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Attended meetings, training's,and conferences as required.
  • Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
  • Charted and recorded information in client files.
  • Worked closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems. 
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    • based on patient progress.
  • Drafted monthly summary to review each client's level of participation.
Career Chronology
Material Handler, 04/2008 to 08/2010 Carmike Cinemas 8 － Lynchburg, VA
Material Handler, 04/2011 to 08/2011 J Crew － Lynchburg, VA
Material Handler, 04/2012 to 08/2012 Fritolay － Lynchburg, VA
Cashier, 04/2013 to 07/2013 Sams Club － Lynchburg, VA
Therapeutic Mentor, 08/2013 to Current Difference Makers Youth Services Inc. － Lynchburg, VA
Therapeutic Counselor , 01/2016 to Current Jordan River Support Services － Lynchburg, VA
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, 2015 Virginia University of Lynchburg － Lynchburg, VA
  • Graduated with 3.2 gpa
  • Addiction Counseling coursework
  • Coursework in Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Development
  • Sociology Student of the Year Academic Achievement Award
Experience
Therapeutic Counselor QMHP-C, 01/2016 to Current Jordan River Support Services － Lynchburg, VA
  • Worked with clts ages 6-18 
  • Worked with clients with co-occurring disorders.
  • Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload. Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.
  • Selected and recommended new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program. Implemented therapeutic plans for each child and recorded child's progress in case file.
  • Referred clients to other mental health resources in the community for further services.
  • Referred family members to outside support options to help them cope during times of increased stress.
  • Communicated with local agencies, schools, churches, courts and employers regarding client involvement and attendance in programs.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social and emotional problems caused by substance abuse.
  • Charted and recorded information in client files.
  • 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 parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
Youth Service Counselor QMHP-C, 08/2013 to Current Foundation Stones Inc － Lynchburg, VA
  • Conducted 6 one-on-one counseling sessions per week.
  • Counseled students with mental health disorders such as ADHD and Autism.
  • Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress.
  • Explained available substance abuse treatment services to clients.
  • Drafted monthly summary to review each client's level of participation.
  • Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives.
  • Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
  • Met with clients in their homes to promote continuity of care.
  • Educated clients and their families about client rights and responsibilities.
  • Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
  • Followed up with program participants after program completion to track progress.
  • Attended and participated in community meetings and groups
  • Developed and maintained good relationships with agency and criminal justice staff
  • Determined whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialistsDeveloped individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems
  • Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems
  • Maintained a problem-solving, solution-oriented attitude in all aspects of work
  • Acted as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
  • Arranged for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans
  • Arranged for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders
  • Provided case management and substance counseling for drug court participants
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Carmike Cinemas 8
  • J Crew
  • Fritolay
  • Sams Club
  • Difference Makers Youth Services Inc.
  • Jordan River Support Services
  • Foundation Stones Inc

School Attended

  • Virginia University of Lynchburg

Job Titles Held:

  • Material Handler
  • Cashier
  • Therapeutic Mentor
  • Therapeutic Counselor
  • Therapeutic Counselor QMHP-C
  • Youth Service Counselor QMHP-C

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Sociology , 2015

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