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Charles Pickering

Charles Pickering

Sunbury,OH

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Mental Health Counselor with proven expertise at Southeast Healthcare, Inc. in crisis intervention and team leadership. Skilled in suicide risk assessments and group therapy facilitation, I excel at developing effective treatment plans and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring optimal outcomes in mental health care.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Southeast Healthcare, Inc.
12.2018 - Current
  • Team Leader of Early Psychosis Intervention Program for Morrow and Delaware counties.
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
  • Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
  • Mental Health Officer for after hours crisis team.

Laboratory Technician

S&ME, Engineering
05.2002 - 07.2018
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Provided technical consultation to internal and external clients
  • Supervised employees to verify work accuracy and quality

Senior Collections Specialist

Discover Card Financial Services
10.1993 - 05.2002
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
  • Negotiated re-payment plans by identifying causes of delinquent payments to assist in recovery of debt and meet realistic timeframes.

Sales Associate

Koenig's Sporting Goods
09.1990 - 09.1993
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Assistant Store Manager

Kay Bee Toys, Inc.
10.1987 - 06.1990
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06-2010

High School Diploma -

St. Clairsville-Richland Schools
St. Clairsville, OH
05-1988

Skills

  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Family therapy
  • Individual counseling
  • Suicide prevention
  • Crisis intervention
  • Team leadership
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective decision-making

Certification

  • Star Behavioral Health Provider: Tiers I & II
  • CPI/First Aid Certified
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainer
  • Mental Health Officer: Delaware/Morrow Counties


Interests

  • Active in my Christian faith and lay leader with my church
  • Singing and teaching myself to play the ukulele
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Spending time with my wife and our fur babies

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Southeast Healthcare, Inc.
12.2018 - Current

Laboratory Technician

S&ME, Engineering
05.2002 - 07.2018

Senior Collections Specialist

Discover Card Financial Services
10.1993 - 05.2002

Sales Associate

Koenig's Sporting Goods
09.1990 - 09.1993

Assistant Store Manager

Kay Bee Toys, Inc.
10.1987 - 06.1990

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Ohio State University

High School Diploma -

St. Clairsville-Richland Schools

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