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Carla Haughton

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Compassionate mental health counselor skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Consultant

Aspire Health Partners
Palm Bay, FL
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducting comprehensive intake and assessments for substance abuse clients
  • Providing expert consultation to investigative staff to identify and manage safety threats
  • Mitigating behavioral crises during ongoing investigations with innovative approaches

Mental Health Counselor

Emma Jewel Charter Academy
Cocoa, FL
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducting clinical interviews, assessments, observations, and writing clinical reports
  • Reviewing referrals of students who need intensive mental health services and making recommendations for behavioral health therapy services
  • Providing training to students, parents, and staff in behavioral and social-emotional related preventions, interventions, and curricula
  • Collaborating with school team and attending various school-site meetings
  • Preparing formal statistical reports, case histories, assessments, and intervention records

Mental Health Counselor

Palm Point Behavioral Health
Titusville, FL
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Created educational materials about mental health topics for group sessions.
  • Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.

Mental Health Professional

Wellpath Corrections
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed crisis situations effectively.
  • Ensured accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Monitored the patient's progress meticulously.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals for treatment optimization.
  • Led crisis interventions, ensuring immediate support and stabilizing at-risk individuals.

Mental Health Clinician - Telehealth and In Person

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provide mental health services to students referred to or requesting assistance from the counseling center
  • Manage clinical caseload and collaborate with colleagues and campus stakeholders
  • Conduct assessments to diagnose mental illness, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services
  • Assist individuals in meeting their goals as outlined in treatment plans

Child Welfare Social Worker

Department of Children and Families
Orlando, FL
03.2015 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: State of Florida
  • Ensured stable child placement and timely permanency achievement
  • Monitored court orders and foster care exit plans
  • Coordinated essential services for child and family goal articulation
  • Provided crisis intervention and support in high-stress scenarios
  • Enhanced child safety and family well-being through strategic service coordination
  • Enhanced family stability by effectively managing over 30 cases simultaneously
  • State of Florida

Education

Masters - Clinical Mental Health

Nova Southeastern University
Orlando, FL
05.2021

Bachelors - Psychology

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2015

Skills

  • Ability to create successful treatment plans
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Case documentation
  • Safety planning
  • Treatment planning
  • Psychosocial evaluation

Certification

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), (2027)

Youth Mental Health Instructor (YMHFA)

Timeline

Behavioral Health Consultant

Aspire Health Partners
06.2023 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

Emma Jewel Charter Academy
01.2023 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

Palm Point Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 01.2023

Mental Health Professional

Wellpath Corrections
08.2022 - 08.2022

Mental Health Clinician - Telehealth and In Person

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
08.2021 - 08.2022

Child Welfare Social Worker

Department of Children and Families
03.2015 - 08.2021

Masters - Clinical Mental Health

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelors - Psychology

Nova Southeastern University

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