Chris Perry
Basalt,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic and adaptable professional with a rich background in behavioral health and youth mentorship. Excelling in psychotherapy and assessment, leveraging strong team collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. Significant interest in community mental health through innovative programming and holistic care approaches. Very familiar in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Ski Instructor
Aspen Ski Company
11.2016 - Current
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve client performance and experience
- Applied knowledge of motivational interviewing, learning and attachment styles, and adverse experiences to the instruction and guiding of clients in challenging and hazardous situations
- Responsible for the welfare and safety of minors and adults, both on- and off-mountain
Server
Kenichi Aspen
05.2021 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular clients.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Attended and passed Introductory Sommelier training and examination.
Behavioral Health Intern
Midvalley Family Practice
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted brief and ongoing individual psychotherapy and treatment planning for a wide range of behavioral health concerns.
- Devised and delivered high-risk/ suicide prevention groups to middle school-aged youth at Basalt Middle School.
- Partnered with various organizations and service providers to address gaps in resources and implement community programming.
- Worked alongside medical and dental providers as part of an integrated health team to provide holistic care to clinic patients.
Behavioral Health Intern
Mountain Family Health Centers
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted brief interventions as well as ongoing individual psychotherapy to address a variety of behavioral health concerns.
- Partnered with medical and dental professionals as part of an integrated health team to provide holistic treatment to patients.
- Engaged in ongoing supervision and training opportunities to develop professional counseling skills.
Court Case Manager
YouthZone
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided case management to court- and risk-involved youth across the Roaring Fork Valley, including legal diversion services and representation, assessment and referral, coaching, planning, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention.
- Regularly conducted individual and group support sessions in school settings from Rifle to Aspen, partnering with school staff and local law enforcement.
- Sat on multiple committees / focus groups to develop programming, organize fundraising and awareness events, and partner with humanitarian and government entities to address areas of community concern such as dangerous substance influx and human trafficking.
- Organized and chaperoned Useful Public Service opportunities for indicated youth populations.
- Trained in Wrap Around programming to provide high fidelity holistic support to parents and families of risk-indicated youth.
- Referred to and participated in Restorative Justice Circles and accompanying programming.
Youth Care Professional
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address. completing clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter, utilizing systems models to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Provided direct Trauma-Informed care and crisis intervention in a residential setting for adolescent males with histories of severe abuse, neglect, and reenactment of physical and sexual trauma.
- Substituted in absence of teachers during school hours and worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/ Sociology
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05-2014
Skills
Flexible; adapts easily
Prefers to work as part of a team
Passionate about community and individual mental health
Comfortable in chaos
Voracious learner; creative and curious
Familiar with crisis and high risk settings, including intervention and deescalation
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Behavioral Health Intern
Midvalley Family Practice
08.2021 - 05.2022
Server
Kenichi Aspen
05.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Intern
Mountain Family Health Centers
01.2021 - 05.2021
Court Case Manager
YouthZone
08.2017 - 07.2019
Professional Ski Instructor
Aspen Ski Company
11.2016 - Current
Youth Care Professional
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch
05.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/ Sociology
Southwest Baptist University
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