Charlize Wilson
Cottonwood Heights,UT
Summary
Innovative Therapist Intern offering strength-based approach to supporting client healing. Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and devoted to effective hands-on experience. Passionate about promoting mental health and fostering overall wellbeing for all clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor
Odyssey House Of Utah
Oxbow Jail, South Salt Lake
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated Psychoeducational group sessions for inmates including Relapse Prevention, ACT, Drug and Alcohol History, Criminogenics, Conflict Resolution, Smoking Cessation, Anger Management, and Community Building.
- Managed 9 psychoeducational groups per week and client load of 12 male and female individuals
- Maintained accurate records of all counseling sessions, assessments, and case plan updates in adherence with state regulations and facility policies.
- Improved inmate behavior by implementing individualized treatment initiatives tailored to their specific needs.
- Created and communicated official progress reports of individual clients to share engagement with their Judges, LDA's, and attorneys.
Milieu Manager & Shift Supervisor
Eva Carlston Academy
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff input, responding to feedback, and implementing changes as needed to optimize program outcomes.
- Maintained open lines of communication with family members regarding client progress, treatment goals, and any concerns or updates that arose during treatment sessions of 16 students.
- Decreased incidents of negative behaviors by developing and enforcing clear expectations and boundaries for clients.
- Provided ongoing training and professional development opportunities to staff members, enhancing their skills and expertise.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Compassionate
- Victim advocacy
- Problem-Solving
- Client goal setting
- Building rapport
Timeline
Correctional Counselor
Odyssey House Of Utah
05.2023 - Current
Milieu Manager & Shift Supervisor
Eva Carlston Academy
07.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Liberty University