Bernard Chevalier

• . Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
• . Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
• Supported clients in development of healthy coping strategies, leading to improved life management skills.
• . Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
• . Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
• . Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.

Ministered Pastoral Care For Patients and Families in resident's homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.

• Collaborated with [3 other]-person administration team to develop and implement plans for increasing patient satisfaction, boosting satisfaction 100%.

• Contractor for State of Michigan Child Protection Services for ages 7-17. Met with youths in Foster Parents homes, Youth Detention Center, and agencies that provided shelter and services to youths.

• Company Overview: Clinical Pastoral Education
• Gained vital skills as Chaplain offering spiritual care to patients and Caregivers, while forging positive relationships with staff
• Resolved crises and emotional issues through empathy, holistic support, with prayer and scripture, when requested
• Following Care Plan articulated by Patients and Caregivers
• Counseled and provided Grief process Bereavement Support
• Clinical Pastoral Education

• Served as consistent client advocate offering individual counseling, group counseling and family counseling, as recommended in client’s treatment plan while meeting established company service delivery goals
• Developed and implemented treatment plans, documenting clients progress and provided case management to ensure continuum of care
• Provided vital support to student interns in learning best practices to aid students in future careers
• Incorporated client-centered approach and solution focused therapy engaging with client and families
• Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
• Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.

• Gained diverse counseling experience working with adolescents, adult males, individuals and groups in facilitating intake assessments and plans of care, 100% client satisfaction
• Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, refining interventions to better meet patient needs and facilitate lasting change.
• Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
• Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.

Primary duties as a Community Volunteer service consisted of Marketing and services presentations at various community locations.

• Developed and executed successful fundraising initiatives, resulting in increased financial support for community programs.
• Raised awareness of environmental issues within the community, leading to increased participation in sustainability efforts.
• Built strong relationships with governmental agencies to secure funding grants needed for continued operation of vital community services.
• Expanded cultural understanding through organizing multicultural events that celebrated diversity within the community.

• Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
• Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
• Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
• Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
• Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
• Increased student participation by incorporating group activities and peer feedback sessions.

• Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
• Enhanced internship experience by actively participating in team meetings and contributing valuable ideas.

• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
• Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.

• Was with the disaster relief team, and met with victims of house fires.
• Assisted by processing shelter applications, with listings of available overnight locations.
• Listings of temporary shelters for home fires victims, and processed necessary documentation.