Candice King
Waycross,GA
Summary
Successful at conducting group and individual sessions to improve client wellness and help reach their goals.Certified Whole Health Wellness Coach, Certified Peer Specialist-mental health who understands and puts into practice trauma informed care. My ability to connect with others not only comes from my work experiences but also from my lived experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Coach
Unison Behavioral Health
Waycross, Georgia
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitate groups to teach participants about nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, coping skills, time management, budgeting, therapeutic activities and relapse prevention.
- Provide one-on-one coaching sessions to help individuals reach their mental and physical health goals.
- Advised clients on how best to integrate new habits into their daily routines.
- Work with a treatment team to discuss what needs to be offered to each individual client to help them reach their desired goals during each phase of treatment.
Case Manager
Charlton County DFCS, OFI Division
Folkston, Georgia
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed large case load issuing SNAP Benefits to individuals and families
- Data entry of requested and submitted verification for applications and renewals to determine eligibility
Education
Whole Health And Wellness Coach - Certified WHAM Facilitator
National Council For Mental Wellbeing
Online02-2024
Certified Peer Specialist-MH -
GMHCN
Tucker, GA02-2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
SGSC (formerly Waycross College)
Waycross, GA12-2007
High School Diploma -
Brantley County High School
Nahunta, GA05-1999
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Empathetic toward others
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience to help someone who is trying to communicate their needs
- Self-directed
- Able to ask for guidance
- Ability and determination to find resources for clients
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Wellness Coach
Unison Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Charlton County DFCS, OFI Division
06.2019 - 09.2021
Whole Health And Wellness Coach - Certified WHAM Facilitator
National Council For Mental Wellbeing
Certified Peer Specialist-MH -
GMHCN
Associate of Science - Psychology
SGSC (formerly Waycross College)
High School Diploma -
Brantley County High School