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ALICIA JOHNSON

ALICIA JOHNSON

Wheaton,IL

Summary

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate student with an undergraduate degree in Psychiatric and Medical Social Work. I have experience in psychiatric care and support for patients with HIV/AIDS-Home-based programs along with children living with HIV/aids, leprosy, and substance abuse. I am a detail-oriented, hardworking, and resourceful student with good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. I have facilitated individual and group sessions and monitored the conditions of clients to coordinate care. I have a passion for developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. I am also knowledgeable about serving as a resource to team members and learning how to serve clients better and wisely.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer-Medical and Psychiatric Social Worker

BETHESDA LEPROSY HOSPITAL,
Andhra Pradesh, India
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided individual and family therapy focused on HIV/AIDS.
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.

Volunteer Counselor

HOLLAND WARF GIRLS HOSTEL
Andhra Pradesh, India
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.- Life-skills education, awareness classes for the children regarding various issues especially menstrual hygiene as such, Spoken English classes.
  • Provided individual counseling services students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
  • Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
Oak Park , IL
04.2024 - Current
  • Individual and Group Counseling- Handle CBT and Trauma groups (Various age groups as well)
  • Trauma assessment and psycho-education provided to the patients according to the different Tiers.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that address each client's specific goals.
  • Maintained accurate client records according to agency protocol.
  • Monitored and documented clients' progress in treatment plans, including behavior changes and therapeutic interventions.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, and self-esteem building.
  • Assisted in developing crisis intervention strategies for individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.

Online Counselor

Self employed
09.2020 - Current
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Facilitate online counseling to students, individual, families and linked with Josseph Ministries.

Volunteer Social Worker

Mother Care Rehabilitation Center
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
05.2022 - 06.2022

Tutoring

  • Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
  • Conducted Physical activities for the students.

Volunteer Counselor

JOSSEPH MINISTRIES
Kerala, India
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Research on lack of availability of daily amenities during COVID-19 and facilitating to the communities.
  • Online counseling programs done through Facebook due to Covid-19.

Psychiatric Social Worker

Chaitanya Institute of Mental Health,
Pune, India
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
  • Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
08-2024

Masters in Social Work - Medical And Psychiatric Social Work

School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya
Mangalore, Karnataka, India

BACHELOR oF SOCIAL WORK - SOCIAL WORK

RAJAGIRI COLLEGE oF SOCIAL SCIENCES, KALAMASSERY
KERALA

Skills

  • Social history intake procedures
  • Assessing needs
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Training & Development
  • Written Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Networking with staff
  • Disease management standards
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Facilitating groups
  • Coordinating care
  • Case management
  • Referrals and networking
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Life skills development
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
  • Life skills counseling
  • Data collection and management
  • Cooperative
  • Bipolar Disorder Treatment
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Individual Counseling

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
04.2024 - Current

Volunteer Social Worker

Mother Care Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 06.2022

Volunteer-Medical and Psychiatric Social Worker

BETHESDA LEPROSY HOSPITAL,
01.2021 - 12.2021

Volunteer Counselor

HOLLAND WARF GIRLS HOSTEL
01.2021 - 12.2021

Online Counselor

Self employed
09.2020 - Current

Psychiatric Social Worker

Chaitanya Institute of Mental Health,
11.2019 - 03.2020

Volunteer Counselor

JOSSEPH MINISTRIES
08.2019 - 12.2020

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Wheaton College

Masters in Social Work - Medical And Psychiatric Social Work

School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya

BACHELOR oF SOCIAL WORK - SOCIAL WORK

RAJAGIRI COLLEGE oF SOCIAL SCIENCES, KALAMASSERY
ALICIA JOHNSON