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Work History
Education
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Certification
Additional Training
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Alyssa Holt

Mount Vernon,OH

Summary

Clinical mental health counseling graduate from the University of the Cumberlands with one year of hands-on experience at Southeast Healthcare. Skilled in working with diverse populations in a community mental health setting. Committed to fostering growth and enhancing overall well-being through effective counseling techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Counselor Trainee

Southeast Healthcare
Mount Gilead, Ohio
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Conducted assessments of mental health status, including history taking and psychological testing.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Developed treatment plans based on client needs.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to help clients develop positive coping skills.
  • Incorporated evidence-based therapies into daily practice, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to clients.
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
  • Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss caseloads and plan interventions for clients.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Support Staff - Housing Case Manager

Family Promise
Delaware, OH
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Started as Support Staff and quickly recommended for Housing Case Manager training- HMIS and Clarity.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
  • Set up and maintained paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence and other material.
  • Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
  • Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
  • Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
  • Organized donations from community supporters.
  • Completed intakes for new residents and helped set them up in the program.
  • Organized programs involvement in community events to raise awareness- First Friday.
  • Assisted clients in locating appropriate affordable housing options based on their income and other criteria.

Live-In Nanny

Private Client
Suffolk Virginia, VA
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.

Psychotherapy Intern

Dr. Keith Rieder, PhD
Waynesburg, PA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Discussed assessments and collaborated on effective treatments for clients. Maintained positive and supportive environment with clients.
  • Worked 210 hours as intern to better learn and understand field and further prepare for mental health career.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Client assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Evidence-based therapy
  • Mental Health Support
  • File and Record Keeping
  • Crisis intervention
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Multicultural competence
  • Communication skills
  • Active listening

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor- 2025

Additional Training

  • Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI)- 2025
  • Crisis De-escalation Strategies- 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor Trainee

Southeast Healthcare
01.2025 - 12.2025

Support Staff - Housing Case Manager

Family Promise
06.2023 - 10.2024

Live-In Nanny

Private Client
05.2021 - 05.2023

Psychotherapy Intern

Dr. Keith Rieder, PhD
01.2021 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling

University of The Cumberlands

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Waynesburg University