Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Counselor
1 Year 6 Months
Project Chesapeake | 02.2025 - 08.2026
Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Counselor
1 Year
Gratitude Behavioral Health | 02.2024 - 02.2025
Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support client mental health and well-being.
Developed tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and behavioral health needs.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance holistic care approaches for clients.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavioral changes.
Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes.
Advocated for clients' rights and access to community resources for ongoing support services.
ASSOCIATE RESTAURANT MANAGER
8 Years 1 Month
Cracker Barrel | 01.2016 - 02.2024
Analyzes customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve service.
Facilitates team meetings to ensure staff remained informed of changes.
Monitors restaurant equipment to schedule maintenance and repairs.
Resolves conflicts between staff and customers in a timely manner.
Works with direct reports to cross-train and assist in development of new skills.
Counts money and made bank deposits.
Schedules and received deliveries and verified goods received against paperwork.
Schedules staff hours and allocated resources to maximize team member performance.
Keeps accurate records in compliance with sanitation and food service requirements.
ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
3 Months
Dorchester County Behavioral Health | 09.2022 - 12.2022
Maintained accurate records or reports regarding patients' histories and progress and services provided.
Conferred with family members to inform of treatment planning and progress.
Participated in case conferences and staff meetings.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine suitability for participation in specific programs.
Delivered public education, prevention and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, and communities.
Developed client treatment plan based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Intervened as advocate for clients and patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Planned or implemented follow-up or aftercare programs for discharged clients.
Coordinated activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
Provided clients and family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, made appropriate referrals when necessary.
Modified treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
2 Years 3 Months
Kent County Health Department | 08.2019 - 11.2021
Shared personal experiences of recovery to build sense of hope in clients.
Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting client.
Arranged medical appointments, therapy sessions and support groups to aid clients in recovery process.
Completed assessments upon client admission to provide recommendations for initial treatment plans.
Encouraged patient participation in individual and group sessions to improve communication, coping and life skills.
Responded to crisis situations to handle severe mental health and behavioral issues.
Guided clients in developing skills or strategies to help overcome dependencies.
Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Evaluated client's physical or mental condition through interviews, observation or assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services for Mental and Behavioral Health
Chesapeake Community College | Wye Mills, MD | 05-2024
GPA: 3.18
Dean's List
Honor Roll
Skills
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Microsoft Word
Supervising Patient Progress
Client Assessments
Creative Thinking
Building rapport
Client records management
Treatment Planning
Office administration
Public speaking
Certification
ADT 2813
Timeline
Counselor
Project Chesapeake
02.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Counselor
Gratitude Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 02.2025Read More
ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
Dorchester County Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 12.2022Read More
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Kent County Health Department
08.2019 - 11.2021Read More
ASSOCIATE RESTAURANT MANAGER
Cracker Barrel
01.2016 - 02.2024Read More
Chesapeake Community College
Associate of Science from Human Services for Mental and Behavioral Health
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