Bruce Pryor
Thornburg,Virginia
Summary
To provide Substance Abuse/Mental Health services to individuals/families through a combination of education, professional training (1:1, Group Counseling/Therapy) and life experiences. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach. [Type] Licensed Therapist. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Licensed [Type] Therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Personal experience
Work History
SA/MH Therapist
Rappahannock Area Community Service Board
06.2020 - Current
- Engage individuals in recovery services and support
- Collaborate with treatment staff concerning individual progress and concerns
- Provide 1:1 mentorship
- Provide information on recovery related strategies, services and coping skills
- Facilitates addiction recovery and relapse prevention focused groups
- Provide supportive counseling session (individuals/groups)
- Complete necessary and require documentation using Avatar, X-Jail, Cor-med etc
- Including Collaborative Recovery, Resilience and Wellness Plans, progress notes and monthly reviews and assessment
- Collaborate with the other Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Diversion team
- Experience with courts systems, jails, and pretrial services
- Experience with person center, mindfulness and evidence strength based support services
- Experience providing clinical documentation for the purpose to maintain client records including treatment planning.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
Waiter/Bartender
Cuba Libre
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Greet customer, give menu tour, take drink & appt
- Order
- Pre-bus table, suggest another drink, serve entrée order.
Records Service Specialist
Epiq Global
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Problem resolution for customers by phone and email
- Management of data, records and files Nexus Lexus
- Communicate through email, phone exchange and internal visit to resolve customer inquiries.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2019 - 05.2022
Certificate in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counseling -
NVCC, Alexandria VA
Alexandria, VA 08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice -
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA
12.2015
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Seasoned in conflict resolution
- Sharp problem solving skills
- Energetic, positive and courteous
- Adaptive team player
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- One-On-One Sessions
- Intervention Planning
- Client Confidentiality
- Progress Assessment
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Humanistic Therapy
- Active Listening
- Gestalt Therapy
- CBT Techniques
- Trauma-Informed Care
- De-Escalation Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Addiction Counseling
- Substance Abuse Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Group Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Management
- Intervention Plans
- Suicide Prevention
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Psychoeducation
- Stress Management
- Self-Care Promotion
- Case Management
- Multicultural Competence
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Existential Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Client Relations
- Compliance Requirements
Timeline
SA/MH Therapist
Rappahannock Area Community Service Board
06.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
05.2019 - 05.2022
Waiter/Bartender
Cuba Libre
04.2018 - 03.2020
Records Service Specialist
Epiq Global
09.2017 - 03.2020
Certificate in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counseling -
NVCC, Alexandria VA
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice -
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA
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