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Benjamin DeLong

Marietta,GA

Summary

Accomplished Crisis Intervention Counselor from Family First Intervention, adept in crisis management and empathy display. Excelled in implementing de-escalation strategies, enhancing service delivery by evaluating program effectiveness, and fostering successful client reintegration. Demonstrated profound mental health knowledge and professional ethics, contributing to multidisciplinary team collaborations for comprehensive care plans.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Crisis Intervention Counselor

Family First Intervention
08.2008 - Current
  • Implemented de-escalation strategies to assist individuals experiencing emotional distress or aggressive behavior.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients in crisis.
  • Facilitated successful reintegration into daily life for clients after a crisis event by connecting them with relevant resources and supports.
  • Supported colleagues through peer consultation meetings aimed at enhancing professional competence within the field of crisis intervention counseling.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement, medical professionals, and other agencies as needed for safe handling of crisis situations.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis methods that informed future improvements in service delivery.

Education

HS Diploma -

Acamemy of The Pacific
Honolulu, HI
05.1998

Skills

  • Elderly Care
  • Risk evaluation
  • Mental health knowledge
  • Professional ethics
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Human Trafficking Awareness
  • Family Support
  • Community Engagement
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Self-care strategies
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Confidentiality Practices
  • Crisis Management
  • Child Welfare
  • Empathy Display
  • Boundary Setting
  • Grief counseling
  • Anger Management
  • Non-violent resolutions
  • Domestic Violence Intervention
  • Crisis handling
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability

Timeline

Crisis Intervention Counselor

Family First Intervention
08.2008 - Current

HS Diploma -

Acamemy of The Pacific
Benjamin DeLong