Andrew Jacobson
Student
Poughquag,NY
Summary
Offering solid foundation in psychological principles and genuine passion for helping others, with focus on personal growth and professional development in this environment. Brings deep understanding of therapeutic practices and effective intervention strategies to support individuals' mental health. Ready to use and develop counseling and intervention skills in Clinical Mental Health Counselor role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Mental Health America Of Dutchess County
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Provided crisis intervention support to patients experiencing acute symptoms, promoting safety and stability.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized psychosocial rehabilitation plans.
- Interactions with parents and guardians
- Working on goals and updating any new goals
- Documentation of home visits and progress toward goals with clients
- Advocacy for clients
Day Hab Specialist Adult Services (DSP)
Anderson Center For Autism
08.2023 - Current
- Work with individuals to develop living skills
- Trained CPR & First Aid
- Trained in SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention)
- Help individuals cope with behavior issues
- Read and interpret BSP (Behavior Support Plans)
- Data collection on behavior reports
- Advocacy for clients
Bookkeeper
Matt B Reagan, CPA PC
11.2015 - 01.2023
- Managed balance sheets and profit/loss of the business
- Communicated with businesses in order to complete payroll
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Organization of records
- Team meetings and review of projects
Tutor
Dutchess Community College
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Tutored 1 undergraduate student in statistics, 2 sessions/week
Food Service Manager
Cumberland Farms
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Trained new staff, coordinated schedules, maintained hot food and coffee bar
Event Coordinator, Haunted Mansion
Barton Orchards
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed 2-3 employees at various stations in venue, maintained props and technology
- Assisted with landscaping, parking, farm work
Cook
Sharpe Reservation/ CulinArt
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Prepped and cooked meals for counselors and youth campers, including campers from disadvantaged backgrounds from New York City area
- Managed inventory, deliveries, and food storage systems
Counselor in Training
Beekman Day Camp
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Assisted counselors at Sports Camp and Day Camp
- Participated in events with campers, served as role model
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY 08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Patz, NY 01.2023 - 08.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Document management
- Scheduling
- Professional communication (verbal and written)
- Youth supervision
- Staff supervision
- Patience
- Daily goal setting
- Teamwork
- Behavioral management
- Trauma-informed care
- Active Listening
Timeline
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Mental Health America Of Dutchess County
08.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marist College
08.2024 - Current
Day Hab Specialist Adult Services (DSP)
Anderson Center For Autism
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York At New Paltz
01.2023 - 08.2024
Tutor
Dutchess Community College
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bookkeeper
Matt B Reagan, CPA PC
11.2015 - 01.2023
Food Service Manager
Cumberland Farms
12.2014 - 10.2015
Event Coordinator, Haunted Mansion
Barton Orchards
09.2012 - 12.2013
Cook
Sharpe Reservation/ CulinArt
06.2009 - 08.2011
Counselor in Training
Beekman Day Camp
06.2007 - 08.2008
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