Anika Lynch
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic education and counseling professional with extensive experience at The Renfrew Centers, skilled in crisis intervention and mental health evaluations. Proven capabilities in developing tailored treatment plans and fostering collaborative relationships with patients and families, enhancing overall client outcomes and support systems. Committed to empowering individuals through effective therapeutic strategies. Adept at navigating complex situations with empathy and expertise in dual diagnoses.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Coordinator
The Renfrew Centers
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted conferences with parents and patients to review progress and adjust academic plans to best suited patient needs while in treatment.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Counselor
The Renfrew Centers
02.2022 - Current
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
School Counselor
Plantation High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Outpatient Therapist
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Maintained client caseload of 10 individuals and families per week.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2017
Skills
- Mental health evaluations
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Dual diagnoses expert
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Professional referral network
Certification
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern - IMH23011
Timeline
Education Coordinator
The Renfrew Centers
09.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Plantation High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Outpatient Therapist
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
09.2022 - 02.2024
Counselor
The Renfrew Centers
02.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
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