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Cam Murphy

Lafayette,Colorado

Summary

I graduated from Naropa University in May of 2023 with a degree in mental health counseling somatic body psychotherapy. I have my LPCC and have been working in PHP/IOP care for the last 11 months. I have been working in the behavioral health felid since 2014 predominantly with substance abuse in residential treatment facilities. I have a vision to integrate body, mind, and soul into the field of counseling. I have a drive and passion to help and provide support for people from all walks of life. Everyone deserves accessible mental health services. I am thrilled to deepen my current skills as well as add more to my tool box. Thank you for your time, and I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Counselor

Mindful Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.

Mental Health Counselor

Flatirons Recovery
Lafayette, Colorado
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues as well as substance use disorder.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
  • Facilitated psycho-education groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, art therapy, yoga therapy, process groups, and relapse prevention.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.

Case Manager

Out Boulder County
Boulder, CO
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Facilitate weekly support groups for folks in recovery.
  • Plan special clean and sober recovery events.
  • Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
  • Introduced mental health agencies to clients needing access to therapy for trauma awareness and resilience building.
  • Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
  • Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.

Internship Student

Creative Treatment Options
Arvada, CO
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Shadowed staff and learned advanced work in DBT, Seeking safety, and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Co-facilitation of recovery based groups such as DBT and Seeking Safety. As well as facilitating groups with supervision.
  • Experience with medicaid documentation for both group and individual sessions.
  • Built professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Collateral contact with parole and probation offices if the client is court appointed.

Practicum Student

Natural Highs
Boulder, CO
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Help create a positive and supportive recovery community for adolescence and adults.
  • facilitate an ongoing weekly group called Yoga for Recovery
  • Provide the service of AcuDetox to the Natural Highs community.
  • Received weekly team supervision

Psychiatric Technician

The Rose House
Lafayette, CO
06.2017 - 04.2022
  • Present Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to clincal staff.
  • Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
  • Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
  • Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
  • Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges. Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
  • Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
  • Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
  • Facilitate a group called Yoga for Recovery

Education

Master of Arts - Somatic Body Psychotherapy

Naropa University
Boulder, CO
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Naropa University
Boulder, CO
05.2019

AcuDetox

NADA National Acudetox Association
Boulder, CO
10.2021

Yoga Teacher Certificate - Hatha Yoga

Yoga Oasis
Tucson
05.2015

EMDR Training

Maiberger Institute
Boulder, CO
01-2024

Skills

  • Somatic interventions
  • Registered Yoga Teacher
  • Team collaborating
  • Active listening
  • AcuDetox certified
  • First Aid/CPR
  • deescalation skills

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

Mindful Springs
06.2024 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

Flatirons Recovery
06.2023 - 06.2024

Internship Student

Creative Treatment Options
09.2022 - 04.2023

Case Manager

Out Boulder County
05.2022 - 05.2023

Practicum Student

Natural Highs
08.2021 - 05.2022

Psychiatric Technician

The Rose House
06.2017 - 04.2022

Master of Arts - Somatic Body Psychotherapy

Naropa University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Naropa University

AcuDetox

NADA National Acudetox Association

Yoga Teacher Certificate - Hatha Yoga

Yoga Oasis

EMDR Training

Maiberger Institute
Cam Murphy