BARBARA WOJICHOWSKI
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Blairsville,PA
Summary
Clinical Mental Health Counselor with expertise in individual and group therapy for diverse populations. Proficient in cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management, and crisis intervention. Established strong rapport with clients and collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Achievements include significant improvements in client mental health outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professor.
- Assisted professor in developing course materials for improved student engagement and understanding.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong communication skills by presenting research findings at conferences, meetings, and academic gatherings.
- Expanded professional network through active participation in university-wide events, conferences, seminars, or training sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty members on research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
Counseling Practicums & Field Experience
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Completing 240 hours of direct client contact (individual & group) at The Open Door's drug & alcohol outpatient treatment center, Indiana PA.
- Completed 30 hours of individual direct client contact with 4 undergraduate students.
- Completed 20 hours of direct client contact with 2 groups of 4 undergrad students.
- Gained valuable experience in clinical mental health counseling, drug & alcohol treatment, and applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Generated clinical case notes detailing observations, findings, and recommendations for interventions.
- Performed assessments to identify client needs and gathered feedback to drive positive therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with collateral resources to meet case management needs.
- Explored new strategies and approaches to facilitate client's desired change and growth.
Customer Experience Manager
First Commonwealth Bank
Indiana
03.1997 - 06.2023
- Developed key performance indicators used to measure success in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with other departments such as compliance, sales, marketing, product development, and IT to ensure a seamless end-to-end experience for customers.
- Managed vendor partnerships for software and systems, tracking customer feedback. Oversaw the implementation of CRM systems to streamline customer interactions and data management.
- Actively listened to customers, addressing concerns promptly and escalating major issues.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Counselor Education and Supervision
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA08-2027
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Skills
- Person-centered approach
- Relationship management
- Interpersonal communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Administrative support
- Event coordination
- Project assistance
- Critical thinking
- Online curriculum development
- Academic writing and presentations
- Case management
- Clinical assessment
- Counseling techniques
- Crisis intervention
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Youth Leader, Educated young people about spiritual matters and facilitated exploring personal application and social changes., Collaborated with parents and foster parents in navigating teen years., Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues as well as fun and engaging events.
References
- Dr. Nadene L'Amoreaux, 724-357-3812, Nadene.LAmoreaux@iup.edu
- Dr. Brittany Pollard-Kosidowski, 412-824-3225, brittany.pollard@iup.edu
- Dr. Megan Homer, 724-388-8711, mhomer@bridgeport.edu
- Kris Levan, 724-388-7993, klevan@fcbanking.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about foster youth transitioning out of care.
- Advocate for holistic mental health treatment of drug & alcohol disorders.
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food.
- Avid reader, "glamping" enthusiast, creative writing and storytelling devotee, and board/card game fanatic
Pronouns
she/her
Preferred Name
Barbie
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counseling Practicums & Field Experience
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 08.2025
Graduate Assistant
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current
Customer Experience Manager
First Commonwealth Bank
03.1997 - 06.2023
Doctor of Philosophy - Counselor Education and Supervision
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
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