CHARLOTTE WATTERS

Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 7 years of experience in addiction settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.

• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, IN PROGRESS
• CPR and First Aid Certified, Infant, Child, and Adult

• Third Year Practicum Trainee, EXIS Recovery, Los Angeles, CA, 08/2018, Present, Elena Bagourdi, Ph.D., PHP, IOP, OP, Adults living with addiction and co-morbid diagnoses, Individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, assessing chemical dependency, relapse prevention, intake, discharge planning, life goals, providing psychoeducation, assisting client with public assistance programs and applications, employment, seeking housing, Multidisciplinary case conferences, treatment planning, milieu therapy, didactic training, Progress notes consistent with Medi-Cal and other billing standards, Use of KIPU for progress notes utilizing GIRP and SMART guidelines, Individual supervision and group supervision, Theoretical Orientations: CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Family and Systems, Crisis Intervention/Stabilization, MET
• Second Year Practicum Trainee, Alhambra Behavioral Health Center, Rosemead, CA, 02/2018, 08/2018, Joseph Dadourian, ED.D., PHP, Adults with severe mental illness and in transition from acute hospitalization, Group Psychotherapy; assessing chemical dependency; relapse prevention, Multidisciplinary case conferences, treatment planning, milieu therapy, Progress notes consistent with Medi-Cal and other billing standards, Individual supervision and group supervision, Theoretical Orientations: Crisis Intervention/Stabilization and Systems
• Second Year Practicum Trainee, Los Angeles City Fire Department Behavioral Health Program, Los Angeles, CA, 08/2017, 02/2018, Kristen Wheldon, Psy.D., Run Psychoeducational Groups for Juvenile Fire Setter Program, S.A.F.E., Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training for members, Group Therapy and Crisis intervention for firefighters, Individual supervision and group supervision, Theoretical Orientation: CBT
• First Year Practicum Trainee, Telecare Corporation, Norwalk, CA, 09/2016, 08/2017, Natalie Reinfeld, Psy.D., OP, Provide individual psychotherapy for adult clients with chronic, severe mental illnesses, of diverse multicultural backgrounds and low-income, Attend weekly training seminars, Develop skills in working within a multidisciplinary team, Conduct intake assessments, treatment planning and crisis intervention, Write progress notes consistent with Medi-Cal billing standards, and utilizing GIRP and SMART guidelines, Individual supervision and group supervision, Theoretical Orientations: Recovery and relational psychodynamic, family systems, CBT, existential-humanistic, self

• Youth Arson Psychoeducation, Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, Los Angeles, CA, 09/2017, 02/2018, monthly, Juvenile fire setters and their parents, guardians, and/or siblings, Psychoeducational training for juvenile fire setters and fire prevention for youths and their families
• The Importance of Active Listening, Telecare Corporation, Norwalk, CA, 07/26/2017, Staff including Office administrators, MFTs, psychologists, PSC-Is, PSCIIs, among other mental health peer support staff, Provided psychoeducation on importance of active listening, taught the skills needed to be an effective active listener, and group breakouts for practice

• S.A.F.E. Program (Stop Adolescent Firesetting with Education), LAFD Arson Department, Los Angeles, CA, 09/2017, Psychoeducation on underlying characteristics of juvenile arsonists, burn awareness and care, identifying carelessness versus risk-taking behaviors, arson implications, benefits of one-on-one and family therapy
• Train for Trainers "T4T", LAFD Behavioral Health Program, Los Angeles, CA, 09/2017, Group presentation skills, instruction development, suicide awareness and prevention
• Cultural Diversity in the Clinical Setting, Telecare Corporation, Norwalk, CA, 02/2017, Understanding of multiculturalism, how diversity affects interpersonal and intrapersonal interaction, effect of treatment with and without multicultural consideration
• MediCal Billing Procedures, Telecare Corporation, Norwalk, CA, 01/19/2017, Procedures and requirements for billing MediCal-related mental health claims as required by DMH
• Recovery Centered Clinical System Training Conference, Telecare Corporation, Norwalk, CA, 01/09/2017, 01/10/2017, Power dynamics in relationships, judgment reduction, value of uniqueness, respect and dignity, motivation; exploring identity, awakening hope, making choices, reducing harm, making connections
• HIPAA and Behavioral Health, Telecare Corporation, Norwalk, CA, 09/2016, Privacy protection, safeguarding, related laws and ethics, enforcement, compliance, noncompliance, PHI
• Introduction to the MMPI-2-RF & Advanced Use of the MMPI-2-RF, Alliant International University, Alhambra, CA, 01/30/2015, 01/31/2015, Improvements and drawbacks, differentiation from MMPI-2, overview of sections, pros and cons, scoring and interpreting

• Dean's Honor List, Marymount California University, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
• Academic Achievement Award with Commendation, Marymount California University, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 2012, 2013, 2014
• Certificate of Distinction for Academic Excellence in Psychology, Marymount California University, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 2012, 2013, 2014

• Fundraising Facilitator, Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honors Society, Marymount California University, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 09/2012, 05/2013
• Vice President, Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honors Society, Marymount California University, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 09/2012, 05/2013

• Diagnostic Interview, 14, 9, 11
• Intake Assessment, 16, 12, 16
• Developmental History Assessment, 1, 1, 1
• Intellectual Functioning (IQ), WAIS-IV, 4, 4, WISC-V, 1, 3
• Neuropsychological, Adult Mental Status Eval. & Report, 3, 3, 3, Child Mental Status Exam, 1, 1, 0, Bipolar Screen, 0, 1, 1, BENDER-II, 5, 5, 2, MMSE-2, 1, 1, 0, SMMSE, 3, 3, 1, RCFT, 2, 3, 3, WRAML-2, 0, 2, 2
• Personality/Mood, AMAS-A, 1, 1, 1, ASR, 1, 1, 1, BDI-II, 1, 1, 1, Child Behavior Checklist, 1, 0, 0, Child Depression Inventory, 1, 0, 0, MMPI-2, 3, 3, 1, House Tree Person, 1, 1, 0, Kinetic Family Drawing, 1, 1, 0

• Research Practicum (Graduate), Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA, 08/2014, 05/2016, Identifying impairment in the immediate aftermath of panic attacks, James Garbanati, Ph.D., Primary investigator, Studied the relationship between panic attacks and physical, psychological, and emotional impairment upon cessation of the attacks, Developed and implemented a measurement for the symptoms (WPPAII), Completed data collection, data entry, and statistical analyses, Completed literature searches and final write-up
• Capstone Research (Undergraduate), Marymount California University, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 09/2013, 05/2014, The effectiveness of unconventional stress management techniques in university students, Lynn DellaPietra, Ph.D., Primary Investigator, Studied the implementation of conventional and unconventional management techniques and their efficacy on stress reduction, Completed data collection, data entry, and statistical analyses, Completed literature searches and final write-up