Alyssa Vaughan
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Alyssa is a counselor who recently graduated with her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas. She values authenticity, safety, and compassion and wants to provide others a space that is reminiscent of these values. Being a competent counselor to her means offering accessible services and advocating on behalf of and with those who are in marginalized communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake and Admissions Counselor
Sante Center For Healing
2022.11 - 2023.12
- Worked with individuals and their loved ones seeking treatment for co-occurring disorders.
- Completed assessments to ensure appropriateness of programming and level of care.
- Provided crisis intervention.
- Provided psychoeducation surrounding addiction.
- Advocated for treatment coverage with insurance companies.
Resident Assistant
Ranch Hands Rescue
2021.08 - 2022.11
- Worked with residents aging from 18-24 on a daily basis to teach them life skills.
- Assisted with school work, helping to prepare meals, ensuring that hygiene tasks are completed, and leading residents in enjoyable activities.
- Provided crisis intervention.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
Child Watch Staff
YMCA
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Provided care for children ranging in age from 12 weeks to 12 years
- Facilitated free play, as well as organized games and other activities for the children to participate in.
- Ensured that the space remained organized and cleaned.
Teacher
After School Program, BFC
2019.08 - 2021.05
- Assisted children with various activities such as homework, games, and snacks.
- Helped plan such activities and then executed activities relative to age-appropriateness.
- Helped direct the program on days that the director was absent.
- Operated the front desk by signing students in and out, as well as communicating with parents about their children and activities occurring in our program.
Writing Tutor
Southern Nazarene University
2018.08 - 2021.05
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
- Motivated students towards learning to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Worked with students to address specific needs and concerns in writing.
Camp Counselor
Camp IHC
2018.06 - 2018.08
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Kept campers entertained with activities, helped with meal times, and ensured that they were properly ready for both bed and the day ahead of them.
- Worked with campers to mediate interpersonal concerns.
Education
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2023
Bachelor's - Psychology and Sociology
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling and Therapy
Timeline
Intake and Admissions Counselor
Sante Center For Healing
2022.11 - 2023.12
Resident Assistant
Ranch Hands Rescue
2021.08 - 2022.11
Child Watch Staff
YMCA
2021.05 - 2021.08
Teacher
After School Program, BFC
2019.08 - 2021.05
Writing Tutor
Southern Nazarene University
2018.08 - 2021.05
Camp Counselor
Camp IHC
2018.06 - 2018.08
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Texas
Bachelor's - Psychology and Sociology
Southern Nazarene University
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