Benjamin Cole
Maysville,KY
Summary
Motivated, creative, and caring therapist with10 years in the general mental health field treating children and adults in a variety of settings and job positions, as well as experience in developing and administering training. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client mental health needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions based on behavioral observations and feedback.
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
- Maintained client caseload of 20 individuals and couples per week.
Children's Services Outpatient Therapist/School Therapist
Comprehend Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Providing counseling to a full caseload in outpatient and school setting
- Collaborative work with treatment teams
- Collaborative work with school system when appropriate
- Clinical documentation
- Attending clinical staffing
- Crisis intervention as needed
Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
Comprehend Inc
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Early Childhood Counseling
- Early Childhood Consultation
- Managing Early Childhood Outreach
- Collaboration with Treatment Team
- Collaboration with Other Early Childhood Specialists/Consultants
- Coordinating Training of Other Therapists
- Overseeing and Managing/Creating other Special Early Childhood Projects
- Developing curriculum for state wide training
Community Support Associate
Comprehend Inc
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Manage a full case load
- Meet with treatment team
- Documentation
- Work in a variety of settings
- Maintain positive community relationships
- Monitor progress and collaborate with Therapists
AOD Counselor
The Counseling Center Inc
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided counseling services
- Facilitated group therapy services
- Taught psycho-educational material
- Was responsible for clinical record keeping
- Provided creative input for problem-solving in clinical setting
Residential Specialist
Comprehend Inc
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Positively interacted with residents, which helped to demonstrate proper behavior and communication.
- Lead therapeutic activities with the clients.
- Worked closely with therapists and doctors to implement a plan of action for clients.
- Log client behaviors for therapists
- Give medications and track medications given to clients.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY01-2014
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Case documentation
- Building client relationships
- Stress reduction techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Creating treatment plans
- Depression treatment approaches
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- NCC certified counselor
- Pacific Gestalt Institute training candidate
Certification
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Driver's License
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
05.2024 - Current
Children's Services Outpatient Therapist/School Therapist
Comprehend Inc
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
Comprehend Inc
03.2020 - 08.2022
Community Support Associate
Comprehend Inc
03.2019 - 06.2020
AOD Counselor
The Counseling Center Inc
08.2018 - 01.2019
Residential Specialist
Comprehend Inc
04.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Morehead State University
Master of Education - Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College