CARRIE Colón
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Communicative Outpatient Therapist with a gift of providing high quality and consistent rehabilitative care of patients between the ages 8 and 80. Superb evaluation, examination and screening capabilities. Outstanding interpersonal skills provides education to patients regarding diagnosis.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Center For Emotional Health
Matthews , NC
06.2021 - Current
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Conducted initial assessments of new clients to determine their needs and develop comprehensive care plans accordingly.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills and continuously recruited patients to join.
Mental Health Technician
Brynn Marr Hospital
Jacksonville , NC
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided direct care in 12 hour shifts in a locked psychiatric hospital containing 6 separate units; 2 adult crisis, 2 adolescent crisis, one child crisis, and one adolescent girls residential unit
- Charted and recorded information in client files, tracked client movement by time, activity, and destination, and performed daily safety checks of the unit to ensure all windows and doors remained locked and ensure no malfunctions or safety hazards
- Provided daily psychoeducational groups on social skills, brainwise, self-care, team building, goals, life skills, and trauma processing, as well as accompanied them to art and recreational therapy.
Daycare Provider
Omni Health and Fitness Center, Day Care Provider
Beaufort , SC
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided care for infants and toddlers by changing diapers and organizing playtime activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities that included music, art, games, and reading stories.
- Sanitized toys and equipment on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress in the daycare program.
Psychiatric Clinician
Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside , CA
08.2005 - 03.2006
- Charted and recorded information in client files, tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients; checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards; quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills; guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Server, Cocktail Waitress
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
West Springfield , MA
04.2003 - 05.2005
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Psychiatric Clinician
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke , MA
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Charted and recorded information in client files; quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose; Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications and organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes and guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans
- Led patients in individual and group therapy sessions, and executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies
- Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy
- Served as a clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders
Residential Counselor
Tri-County Youth Services
Springfield , MA
08.2002 - 05.2003
- I quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose and documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes
- I collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services and interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel
- I consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications
- I organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking
- Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.
Server, Bartender
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Westfield , MA
10.1999 - 05.2002
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Server, Assistant Manager
Friendly’s Restaurant
Westfield , MA
10.1995 - 10.1999
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Cheerleading Coach
St. Mary High School
Westfield , MA
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Trained athletes in proper technique for stunts, tumbling, jumps, cheers and dances.
- Encouraged team spirit among squad members.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and performance evaluations.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times by athletes and staff.
- Assisted with fundraising activities to support cheerleading programs.
Education
Master in Science - Military Culture
Walden University
11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Westfield State University
01.2002
Skills
- Case Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Individual Therapy
- Goal Setting
- Creating Treatment Plans
- Family Therapy
- Safety and Risk Assessments
Interests
LCMHC- , Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor: License #A16435 National Certified Counselor- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Mental Health Technician- provided direct care to children, adolescents and adult patients with psychiatric disorders, and ensured the safety and well-being of the patients. Provided daily psychoeducational groups to patients, did 15 minute checks, 1:1 as needed, charted on all patients, and was first aid and CPR trained and Crisis Prevention Intervention certified. Psychiatric Clinician- successfully worked with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings in a locked psychiatric facility. Also, a skilled Residential Counselor with experience on the management of youth mental illness within adolescent treatment group homes. Well versed in CPI Nonviolent Crisis Restraint Training. Skills-Suicide Risk Assessments, Solution-focused counseling, Superior communication skills, Clinical documentation mastery, Therapeutic expertise, Knowledgeable in electroconvulsive therapy, Psychiatric population familiarity, Suicide precautions expertise, Community resources specialist
Certification
- 2020 LCMHCA: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, #A16435
- 2020 National Board Certified Counselor
- 2023 LCMHC: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 2023 CCTSI: Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Individual
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Center For Emotional Health
06.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Brynn Marr Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2020
Daycare Provider
Omni Health and Fitness Center, Day Care Provider
07.2012 - 12.2012
Psychiatric Clinician
Tri-City Medical Center
08.2005 - 03.2006
Psychiatric Clinician
Holyoke Medical Center
01.2004 - 03.2005
Server, Cocktail Waitress
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
04.2003 - 05.2005
Residential Counselor
Tri-County Youth Services
08.2002 - 05.2003
Server, Bartender
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
10.1999 - 05.2002
Cheerleading Coach
St. Mary High School
09.1997 - 06.1999
Server, Assistant Manager
Friendly’s Restaurant
10.1995 - 10.1999
Master in Science - Military Culture
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Westfield State University
- 2020 LCMHCA: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, #A16435
- 2020 National Board Certified Counselor
- 2023 LCMHC: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 2023 CCTSI: Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Individual
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