Dynamic mental health professional with a proven track record at Pennsylvania Counseling Services, adept in supervision and leadership. Excelled in creating impactful behavioral modification programs, showcasing analytical thinking and exceptional communication. Demonstrates social perceptiveness with a commitment to quality assurance, achieving significant client progress and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strive 4 Wellness Inc
Self-employeed
Houston, TX
02.2024 - Current
Assisted clients in navigating crisis and traumatic and difficult situations and provided methods to improve familial and professional relationships.
Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
Helped clients identify goals, obstacles and strategies for attaining greater fulfillment.
Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
Milieu Coordinator
ERC Pathlight Center
Houston, TX
02.2024 - 01.2025
Implemented positive reinforcement strategies designed to encourage desired behaviors from clients.
Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans for clients.
Created monthly reports detailing client progress towards meeting established goals.
Facilitated therapeutic groups designed to help clients improve their communication skills and relationships with others.
Foster-Adoption Coordinator
Safe Haven Community Services
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 11.2024
Organized and facilitated meetings between adoptive families and birth mothers.
Compiled legal paperwork for court proceedings related to adoptions.
Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
Collaborated with other organizations involved in child welfare issues such as foster care and homeless shelters.
Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
Scheduled meetings with possible parents to establish eligibility for foster care.
Child/Youth Mental Health Specialist
Tri-County Health Care
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023
Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
Attended professional conferences and trainings related to mental health topics.
Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
Collected client information through interviews, observations and tests.
Managed caseloads by providing ongoing assessment of client's needs throughout the course of treatment.
Mental Health Family Based Therapist
Pennsylvania Counseling Services
York, PA
01.2017 - 06.2022
Created behavioral modification programs for couples, families and individuals to provide appropriate therapeutic services to assist clients in coping with symptoms and problems.
Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to ensure safety of both the family unit and individuals involved.
Assessed and interpreted non-verbal client cues, equipped families to understand behavior and reestablish lives, taught coping mechanisms and set up aftercare plans.
Analyzed client response to counseling programs and recommended adjustments to determine intervention effectiveness.
Compiled information from clients through in-depth interviews.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health And Wellness/Family Dynamics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Pennsylvania State University
York, PA
12-2014
Ph.D. - Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Supervision and leadership
Quality assurance
Analytical and critical thinking
Excellent communication
Social perceptiveness
Remote office availability
Certification
Certified Family Based Mental Health Professional - State Board of Pennsylvania (2021)
NTI/A.S.A. Adoption training for Supervision - October 2023
HAMFT Member December 2023
National Wellness Institute Member December 2023
Timeline
Strive 4 Wellness Inc
Self-employeed
02.2024 - Current
Milieu Coordinator
ERC Pathlight Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
Foster-Adoption Coordinator
Safe Haven Community Services
07.2023 - 11.2024
Child/Youth Mental Health Specialist
Tri-County Health Care
07.2022 - 07.2023
Mental Health Family Based Therapist
Pennsylvania Counseling Services
01.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Mental Health And Wellness/Family Dynamics
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies