Erin Parrish, RMHCI
Lake City,FL
Summary
Compassionate Counseling Intern with comprehensive experience in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and therapy planning. Skilled in utilizing evidence-based approaches, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to facilitate client growth and wellbeing. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration. Successfully contributed to enhancing quality of life for clients by developing tailored treatment plans aimed at individual needs and goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Centurion Health
Live Oak, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver mental health services to over 300 patients in the Florida State prison system.
- Analyze risk factors associated with self-harm or harm to others.
- Diagnose patients utilizing the current DSM.
- Assist in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or assessments.
- Implement evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Respond to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Attend weekly supervision meetings with Clinical Supervisor to discuss progress of cases and receive feedback and guidance.
- Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans for clients.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Rooted Therapies
Bradenton, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Provided individual, couples, and group therapy services to clients in a clinical setting.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients by utilizing diagnostic tools and other assessment techniques.
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on the identified needs of each client.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions focusing on topics such as addiction recovery, and codependency.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate client records in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to assess and treat mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety.
Parenting Educator
Parenting Matters
Bradenton, FL
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and needs.
- Assisted with the development of parenting skills and strategies for families.
- Collaborated with community partners to ensure families received adequate resources.
- Created written reports summarizing assessments, interventions, and recommendations.
- Established positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Educated parents on child development milestones and positive discipline techniques.
- Encouraged families to participate in recreational activities that promote bonding.
Client Care Coordinator
Solve Maternity Homes
Bradenton, FL
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Offered knowledgeable outreach and office-based case management support to women coping with homelessness, unplanned pregnancies and complex traumas.
- Assessed each resident's psychosocial needs.
- Advocated for placement of clients into community-based treatment settings and transitional housing
- Completed rental and other housing assistance applications for program participants.
- Entered assessments, client data and progress notes into centralized data collection system.
- Coordinated referrals to community services by advocating for individual needs and addressing roadblocks.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2019
Skills
- Trauma-informed therapist
- Holistic model of care
- Empathetic
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Works collaboratively
- Suicide risk assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Individual counseling
- CBT, DBT, and MI interventions
- Efficient in EMR, Clinical documentation
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- Florida Counseling Association
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
- National Alliance on Mental Health
Volunteer Experience
Guardian Ad Litem, Manatee County 12th Judicial Circuit
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America / Divorce Care for Kids Facilitator
Bridge-A-Life, Family Support Volunteer for adoptive and foster families
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Centurion Health
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Rooted Therapies
06.2023 - Current
Parenting Educator
Parenting Matters
06.2023 - 06.2024
Client Care Coordinator
Solve Maternity Homes
08.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
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