Brad Keckler
Eagle Butte,SD
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Guidance Counselor (K-12)
Tiospaye Topa School
Laplante, South Dakota
01.2024 - Current
- Provided SEL individually & in the classrooms, crisis management, correlating telehealth appointments (suicidal ideations, medication management, follow-ups), prevention education, and career/college guidance.
- ACT Test Administrator, McKenty-Vento liaison officer
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring student safety and well-being during emergencies.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Implemented evidence-based counseling techniques to support students in achieving personal goals.
Addiction Counselor Trainee
Wakpa Waste Counseling Services
Eagle Butte, South Dakota
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Providing mental health and addiction counseling services.
- Conducted intakes and assessments for substance use with adult populations.
- Screened clients for potential substance use disorders and addictions.
- Referred clients to various direct services.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support addiction recovery.
- Coordinated and participated in team consultations directed towards treatment.
- Provided support and guidance to clients during crisis interventions.
- Provided prevention and education to students in the local schools.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve counseling effectiveness and client engagement.
- Trainings Include: Peer Recovery Coach Certified, Certified Wellbriety Facilitator, Youth Mental Health First-Aid, Positive Indian Parenting Facilitator, Child Abuse & Neglect Training for Mandatory reporters, Educational Neglect Training, Recognizing & Reporting Child Maltreatment, and completed the Jason Foundation Teacher in-service program on the Awareness & Prevention of Youth Suicide.
Education
Master - Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2026
Bachelor - Social Work
University of Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD06.2024
Skills
- Mental health support
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis intervention & coping strategies
- Behavioral intervention
- Solutions-focused
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Relationship/rapport development
Timeline
School Guidance Counselor (K-12)
Tiospaye Topa School
01.2024 - Current
Addiction Counselor Trainee
Wakpa Waste Counseling Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor - Social Work
University of Oglala Lakota College
Master - Social Work
University of Denver