Chelsey Harris
Enfield,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Adjustment Counselor
Baystate Academy Charter School
Springfield, MA
11.2020 - Current
- Provided individual, group and family counseling to students in a school setting.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for at-risk youth.
- Conducted assessments of student needs and created individualized service plans.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators and outside agencies.
- Collaborated with educators to develop strategies for promoting positive behavior change among students.
- Counseled students on topics such as self-esteem, social skills development, anger management, anxiety reduction and academic achievement.
- Assisted in developing school-wide policies related to discipline procedures and conflict resolution methods.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate services for students with special needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including support during difficult transitions or traumatic events.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress using data collection systems such as Behavior Intervention Plans or Individual Education Programs.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
Social Worker
Department of Children and Family Services
Holyoke, MA
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
- Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Program Services Coordinator, Case Manager
Mentor Network
West Springfield, MA
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans to address family issues.
- Maintained client records, including case notes and documentation of services provided.
Education
Master of Science - Licensed Mental Health Counseling (LMHC)
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA09-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA05-2015
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Special Education Support
- Grief counseling
- Conflict Resolution
- Therapy and counseling
- Cultural Competency
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Diverse student populations
- Relationships and rapport
- Family needs assessments
Certification
- Licensed Social Work Assistance (LSWA)
Timeline
School Adjustment Counselor
Baystate Academy Charter School
11.2020 - Current
Social Worker
Department of Children and Family Services
10.2016 - 11.2020
Program Services Coordinator, Case Manager
Mentor Network
10.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Licensed Mental Health Counseling (LMHC)
Bay Path University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology
Bay Path University
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