Angela Ball
Oskaloosa
Summary
Dynamic Youth Treatment Counselor with a proven track record at Orchard Place, excelling in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Skilled in risk assessment and fostering emotional support, I effectively engage families and promote self-care strategies, ensuring a safe environment for adolescents to thrive. Committed to empowering youth through collaborative problem-solving and education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Youth Treatment Counselor
Orchard Place
Des Moines
08.2024 - Current
- Working with adolescents ages 10 -18 who struggle with trauma, mental health struggles, and occasionally intellectual disabilities.
- TBRI mentor- implementing trust- based relational interventions
- Following emergency treatment protocols
- Demonstrating trauma informed care and sanctuary tools.
- Proper dispensing of medications to youth served.
- Implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Monitored client behavior and progress during therapeutic activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and life skills development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes.
- Assisted in crisis intervention to ensure a safe environment for clients.
- Engaged families in treatment processes to support client growth and development.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by being empathetic yet firm when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations while also protecting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.
- Participated in regular staff meetings and trainings to stay current on best practices in the field of youth treatment counseling.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when necessary, including de-escalation techniques and referrals to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on developing life skills such as problem solving or anger management techniques.
- Created a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring behavior, setting boundaries, and providing emotional support.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors among clients.
- Organized recreational activities for clients to practice self-care strategies and build relationships with peers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Human Services
Buena Vista University
05-2024
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Emotional support
- Risk assessment
- Boundary setting
- Therapeutic communication
- Professional ethics
- Anger management
- Suicide prevention
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care promotion
- Positive reinforcement
- Professionalism
- Effective communication
- Mental health support
- Clinical documentation
- Medication management
- Behavioral monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Client education
- Family engagement
- Rapport building
- Trauma informed care
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation Techniques
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude
- Psi Theta Kappa Honors Society
- Psi Chi Honors Society
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
References
- Shelby Brown, 515-715-9985, shelbylynnbrown0318@icloud.com
- Champagne Harrington, 515-745-6784, champagneharrington@gmail.com
- Amanda Smith, 641-820-1314, amandalea5909@gmail.com
- Samantha Thomas, 641-204-7570, pixie1120@icloud.com
Certification
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Youth Treatment Counselor
Orchard Place
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Human Services
Buena Vista University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University