Christian Woods
Thomasville,United States
Summary
A Compassionate and tenacious individual with a drive and commitment that sets me to accomplish any goals that I set my mind to. With a combination of military experience and a background in education and an occupation in counseling, I have the ability to work with and provide help and resources to the most diverse of individuals. Highly accomplished in fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Complete understanding of complex considerations governing assessment and treatment. Highly motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Petty Officer Second Class
Active Duty Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2023 - 04.2024
Counselor
Turning Point
Moultrie, GA
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced patient's treatment plan.
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern
GVRA
Thomasville, GA
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided vocational counseling and guidance to individuals with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of client's interests, skills, and abilities to determine suitable career goals.
- Developed individualized plans for clients in order to help them reach their employment goals.
- Assisted clients in accessing resources such as job-training programs, educational opportunities, and financial assistance.
- Collaborated with case managers and other professionals within the rehabilitation team to ensure appropriate interventions were provided for each client.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided according to agency policies and procedures.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of services by assessing client progress towards identified goals.
- Advised clients on potential career paths based on their interests, skills, abilities, experience level.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with other professionals involved in a client's rehabilitation plan.
- Attended professional development trainings or seminars related to vocational rehabilitation counseling practices.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
Triage & More
Southern Interventional Pain Center
Thomasville, GA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented triage protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated with medical personnel, nursing staff, and other departments to resolve any issues related to patient flow.
- Conducted pre-triage assessments of patients in order to determine the urgency of their needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient visits, including diagnosis codes, treatments provided, and follow up instructions.
- Provided guidance and support to medical staff on triage procedures.
- Communicated effectively with hospital leadership regarding changes or updates in triage policies and procedures.
- Performed physical exams including vital signs and EKGs as required.
- Instructed patients on self-care techniques, medications, diet plans, disease processes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including assessments, treatments provided, test results received from labs and other departments, discharge instructions given.
- Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
Petty Officer Second Class
Active Duty Navy
Portsmouth, Va
08.2020 - 07.2021
Men's Health Tech
Turning Point Rehabilitation Facility
Moultrie, GA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment
- Maintain accurate and complete data and records
- Taking vital signs for each patient that is under care
- Performs observation rounds
- Communicates therapeutically and age appropriately
- Intervenes with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper CPI technique
- Therapeutically communicate with patients
- Assists in developing appropriate boundaries and helps to develop social skills
- Directs/redirects behaviors, demonstrating appropriate behavioral consequences
- Responds appropriately to impulsivity issues as they relate to age specific criteria
- Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care.
Assistant Manager
Sonny's BBQ
Thomasville, GA
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist GM in hiring, training and development, scheduling, and evaluating hourly team members in his/her store; recognize that all of our team members are special and should be treated with respect and dignity! Ensure that our restaurants have a fun, playful, and engaging atmosphere-if there is no fun it shows to our guests! Provide clear benchmarks and expectations to hourly team members so that each shift runs smoothly
- Oversee and ensure all hourly team members' performance is meeting company expectations through constant follow-up and communication
- Ensure every guest receives exceptional service and a memorable experience
- Execute all operations policies, procedures, and programs within the store and ensure they are followed by others to keep Sonny's a great place to work! Report information to the General Manager through plans of action, AOR's, goals, etc.
Placement Specialist
New Hire Solutions
Thomasville, GA
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Conduct intake meetings with clients to agree on qualification criteria for candidates
- Publish job ads on careers pages, job boards and social media
- Source and contact passive candidates online (e.g
- Via LinkedIn)
- Network with candidates offline during job fairs
- Screen resumes and job applications
- Interview candidates and provide shortlists of qualified potential hires
- Update clients on hiring status (e.g
- Number of screened candidates)
- Prepare candidates before interviews with clients
- Keep detailed records of past applicants' information, including resumes, assignments and interview evaluations
- Manage a portfolio of clients and maintain good relationships with them.
Petty Officer Second Class
Navy Reserves
Tallahassee, FL
11.2015 - Current
Education
Master's - Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Thomas University
12-2022
Bachelors - Rehabilitation
Thomas University
12.2019
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Trusting Relationships
- Organization Skills
- Client Counseling
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
- Adaptability
- Fast Learner
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Needs Assessment
- Therapy
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/27/1996
References
- Charles Mack, Navy, (352) 812-1518
- Daniel Boatwright, Navy, (229) 563-4574
- David Griner, Turning Point, (229) 798-2105
Timeline
Petty Officer Second Class
Active Duty Navy
07.2023 - 04.2024
Counselor
Turning Point
02.2023 - 07.2024
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern
GVRA
05.2022 - 01.2023
Triage & More
Southern Interventional Pain Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
Petty Officer Second Class
Active Duty Navy
08.2020 - 07.2021
Men's Health Tech
Turning Point Rehabilitation Facility
08.2018 - 08.2020
Placement Specialist
New Hire Solutions
02.2017 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager
Sonny's BBQ
01.2017 - 06.2018
Petty Officer Second Class
Navy Reserves
11.2015 - Current
Master's - Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Thomas University
Bachelors - Rehabilitation
Thomas University