Licensed Mental Health Counselor familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Reunification Therapist
Camelot Community Care Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
Youth Caregiver
Children's Home Network
07.2018 - 10.2020
Worked collaboratively with treatment team to achieve therapeutic goals
Provided Interactive supervision and monitoring of 10 youth at all times
Facilitated weekly groups with current clients residing in cottage
Maintained documentation on client behaviors, whereabouts and critical incidents
Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Children's Home Network
07.2018 - 03.2019
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children and their adult caregivers
Co-facilitated group therapy sessions at monthly kinship support groups to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues in the foster care community
Completed client assessments for children and adults and implemented treatment plans based on client needs
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care while recieving weekly supervision
Provided comprehensive case management services such as connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Advanced Learning Solutions
12.2017 - 04.2018
Greet Students during entry and dismissal
Held individual and group counseling sessions with students aged 13 to 21
Assisted with orientation presentation for incoming students
Researched and Identified community outreach opportunities and support Responsible for completing new student assessment
Documented case notes via STARS Complied monthly student data from assessments
Education
M.S - Counseling Psychology
TROY UNIVERSITY
Tampa, FL
11 2019
B.S - Health Science
UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL
5 2015
Skills
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Knowledge of therapeutic counseling strategies
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Proficient at Case documentation
Experience with at-risk youth
Individual and group therapy facilitation
Intervention Planning
Crisis intervention
Affiliations
Member, American Mental Health Counselors Association, 2017 to Current
Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor: MH21820
Certified in Functional Family Therapy for Child Welfare