Beunka Butler
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Motivated Community Health Worker professional prepared for a mental health counseling internship role. Skilled in client engagement, crisis intervention, and building meaningful relationships. Passionate about helping clients manage health wellness and quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Mercy Housing University
01.2024 - Current
- Organizing and participating in community health fairs and events.
- Work directly to assist with resident care coordination procedures.
- Address patient concerns and provide support to a vulnerable population with dual disorders.
- Manage transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Provided ongoing support for clients managing chronic conditions, contributing to better self-management and reduced complications.
Substance Use Counselor
Mercy Housing Lakefront
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Salesforce Superuser
- De-escalated mental health crisis.
- Provide biopsychosocial assessments.
- Use of harm reduction techniques for recovery.
- Provided individual recovery counseling and talk therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes.
- Educate clients on community resources, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of unique challenges.
(SUD) Case Manager- Intern
Mercy Housing Lakefront
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance service offerings.
- Mentored new team members.
- Provided crisis intervention support, deescalating tense situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Supported clients in setting realistic goals, leading to increased motivation and engagement in their care plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois05-2021
Associate - Business
Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois12-2019
Skills
- CADC (#37312)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Assessments
- Referrals
- Crisis Intervention
- Project Management
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Motivational Interviewing
Leadership Experience
- Successfully led peer community health workers, and the recovery team for effective documentation, data collection, form reviews, and professional development guidance.
- Created organizational relapse prevention plan
Communication Skills
- Implemented new staff procedures for overdose protocols
- Developed PowerPoint presentations
- Staff meeting facilitator
- Effective team collaboration
- Communicator during escalated scenarios
Certification
- Adult Mental Health First Aid – National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Smoking Cessation Certification - American Heart Association,
- Community Health Worker Certified- Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI)
- CADC- Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Illinois Certification Board (ICB) #37312
References
- Joseph Wallace, Case Manager, 773-209-2803
- Nina Allen, Union Manager, 773-656-4589
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Mercy Housing University
01.2024 - Current
Substance Use Counselor
Mercy Housing Lakefront
03.2021 - 12.2023
(SUD) Case Manager- Intern
Mercy Housing Lakefront
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Adult Mental Health First Aid – National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Smoking Cessation Certification - American Heart Association,
- Community Health Worker Certified- Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI)
- CADC- Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Illinois Certification Board (ICB) #37312
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chicago State University
Associate - Business
Chicago State University
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