Christian Aymond
Jena,LA
Summary
Results-driven Mental Health Specialist offering expertise in diverse issues, demonstrated over 1 year of industry experience. Challenges clients to work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths and milestones. Experience in working with adults and children as well as those suffering from various addictions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Phoenix Family Life Centers
09.2022 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Maintained caseload of 20+ active clients and 20+ clients within assessment phase.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2022
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Community Reintegration
- Medication Identification
- Tracking Client Progress
- HIPAA Requirements
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Relationship Issues Management
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Crisis Intervention
- Site Visits
- Breathing Techniques
- Addiction Treatment
Certification
CIT- Addiction Counselor in Training (1 year)
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Phoenix Family Life Centers
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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