Carly Rowen
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health Associate working towards a degree in Licensed Mental Health Counseling. Supported numerous adolescent patients in a large residential treatment facility and played a key role in the achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication and patient management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
04.2023 - Current
- Level-4 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility housing 82 high-risk adolescents.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Self Employed
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked with other health care professionals and served as resource to community.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Created and maintained scheduling and billing.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Veterinary Technician
Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Bartender/Key Holder
Charleston Sports Pub
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender
Wicked Tuna
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Research Assistant
Coastal Carolina University
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Education
Master of Science - Licensed Mental Health Counseling
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MAMaster of Science - Pre-Professional Biology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Crisis Resolution
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Collaborative Treatment Planning
- HIPAA Requirements
- Administrative Support
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid– Red Cross
March 2023 to March 2025
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification
March 2023 to March 2025
Timeline
Behavioral Health Associate
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
04.2023 - Current
Lead Veterinary Technician
Self Employed
02.2021 - 03.2023
Veterinary Technician
Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic
10.2019 - 08.2021
Bartender/Key Holder
Charleston Sports Pub
04.2017 - 02.2019
Bartender
Wicked Tuna
08.2015 - 04.2017
Research Assistant
Coastal Carolina University
06.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Licensed Mental Health Counseling
Bay Path University
Master of Science - Pre-Professional Biology
Coastal Carolina University
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