BENNETT ARMAND
Tomball,TX
Summary
Experienced in providing support to individuals of all age groups, including young adults, teenagers, and older adults, dealing with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. Committed to further developing expertise and engagement in the mental health community while consistently delivering evidenced based interventions to improve client's overall quality life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Outpatient Therapist
Lonestar Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Guided clients in development of emotional regulation skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Maintained caseload and provided recertifications for up to 16 clients.
Mental Health Clinician, PRN
Genesis Behavioral Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided proper documentation notes for insurance filing purposes
- Application of eclectic therapy with a heavier focus on emotional regulation, increasing interpersonal skills, and coping with symptoms of various mental health disorders
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Graduate Social Work Intern
Louisiana State University Mental Health Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed caseload of undergraduate and graduate students with responsibilities including psychosocial assessments, relevant documentation, resource provision, and community referrals as needed.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions centering on issues related to young adults including development, stress and anxiety management, the conceptualization of problem-solving, and developing strategies to resolve biopsychosocial-spiritual concerns
- Explored and implemented various therapeutic modalities (CBT, ACT, DBT)
- Engaged in weekly supervision, and built professional relationships with colleagues to build competency and ensure ethical practice standards
Education
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2019
Skills
- Client Engagement
- Background in Patient Screening and Psychosocial Assessment
- Group and Individual Therapy Facilitation
- Case Management
- Case Documentation and Tracking Client Progress
- Community Resourcing and Providing Referrals
- Inter-Disciplinary Staffing
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Anger Management techniques
- Treatment Planning
References
- Rica Gilbert, Lonestar Behavioral Health /LPC, 909-658-5170, missricalynn@yahoo.com
- Danielle Jeffcoat, LSU Mental Health/LCSW, 337-534-7003, djeffocat@lsu.edu
- Laura Dial, Genesis Behavioral Hospital/LCSW, 225-337-1747, ldial@genesisbh.com
Personal Information
License: LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER #111941
Timeline
Clinical Outpatient Therapist
Lonestar Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician, PRN
Genesis Behavioral Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
Graduate Social Work Intern
Louisiana State University Mental Health Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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