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.
based on patient progress.
Drafted monthly summary to review each client’s level of participation.
Career Chronology
Material Handler, 03/2008 - 07/2010 Carmike Cinemas 8 – Lynchburg, VA
Material Handler, 03/2011 - 07/2011 J Crew – Lynchburg, VA
Material Handler, 03/2012 - 07/2012 Fritolay – Lynchburg, VA
Cashier, 03/2013 - 06/2013 Sams Club – Lynchburg, VA
Therapeutic Mentor, 07/2013 - Current Difference Makers Youth Services Inc. – Lynchburg, VA
Therapeutic Counselor , 2016 - Current Jordan River Support Services – Lynchburg, VA
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, Expected in 2015 - Virginia University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA GPA:
Graduated with 3.2 gpa
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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 - Current Jordan River Support Services – City, STATE,
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, 07/2013 - Current Foundation Stones Inc – City, STATE,
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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