Angela Hunt
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with expertise in client intake processes, crisis intervention, and relationship building. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices and develop tailored treatment plans, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner, LMHC
Angela Hunt Counseling & Consulting
West Des Moines
03.2025 - Current
- Developed client intake processes to streamline service delivery.
- Facilitated counseling sessions to address client needs and concerns.
- Managed scheduling and appointment logistics for optimal client flow.
- Conducted market research to identify trends in mental health services.
- Implemented marketing strategies to promote counseling services effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
Therapist
Lifeworks
Des Moines
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Educated clients on mental health resources and community services available.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of client progress.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine clients' therapeutic needs.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
- Documented all interactions with clients according to agency policy and procedures.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Participated in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology Counseling
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-1999
Skills
- Client intake processes
- Budgeting and financial management
- Treatment planning
- Compliance management
- Customer relationship management
- Evidence-based practices
- Crisis intervention
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Marketing strategies
- Record keeping
- Financial planning
- Marketing
- Relationship building
- Client service
- Verbal and written communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Crisis management
- Partnership development
- Consulting
- Service quality assurance
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor State of Iowa #089739
Timeline
Owner, LMHC
Angela Hunt Counseling & Consulting
03.2025 - Current
Therapist
Lifeworks
01.2017 - 02.2025
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology Counseling
University of Houston