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Christina Carter

Nichols,SC

Summary

Dynamic Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at NEPA, skilled in crisis intervention and emotional support. Successfully implemented evidence-based treatment plans, enhancing client well-being and fostering family collaboration. Recognized for building trusting relationships with high-risk populations, effectively advocating for their needs while maintaining meticulous clinical documentation. Committed to promoting mental health awareness and resilience.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

School Based Social Worker

Friendship House Of Christian Service
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
  • Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
  • Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
  • Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
  • Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
  • Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
  • Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
  • Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision making to adjust intervention plans as needed.
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
  • Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
  • Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
  • Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
  • Facilitated push-in and pull-out ESE support instruction.
  • Promoted student success by addressing barriers to learning through targeted interventions and case management services.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual student needs holistically.
  • Implemented peer mediation programs to promote conflict resolution skills among students, reducing instances of bullying and aggression.
  • Prepared comprehensive documentation of services provided following ethical guidelines while maintaining client confidentiality.
  • Conducted assessments to identify students at risk and developed targeted interventions to support them.
  • Enhanced student attendance by addressing underlying social and emotional issues.
  • Provided grief counseling to students and staff, aiding school community in coping with loss.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environment, leading to improved student academic performance.
  • Enhanced parent engagement with school through regular communication and workshops, strengthening home-school connection.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies that reduced incidents of school violence.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions, enhancing students' social skills and emotional intelligence.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating with external agencies, ensuring comprehensive care.
  • Resolved conflicts among students with mediation techniques, promoting harmonious school community.
  • Advocated for policy changes at school board meetings, leading to more inclusive educational practices.
  • Enhanced student well-being by developing and implementing individualized support plans.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

NEPA
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.

Outpatient Therapist

NHS Human Services
Montrose, PA
  • Provided massage or stimulation for therapy.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities, advancing knowledge in the latest therapeutic techniques.
  • Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
  • Conducted thorough assessments for new patients, identifying appropriate diagnoses and developing targeted treatment goals.
  • Evaluated treatment progress by regularly reviewing client goals, adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each client''s needs.
  • Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
  • Enhanced client well-being by developing personalized treatment plans and providing individual, group, and family therapy.
  • Maintained client caseload of Number individuals and couples per week.
  • Created a safe space for open dialogue during sessions that encouraged clients to share their experiences freely without fear of judgment or stigma.
  • Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies when necessary.
  • Examined Number individuals per week and developed proper treatment plans.

Outpatient Therapist

Susquehanna County Correctional Institution
Montrose Pa

Therapist

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
Conway Sc
08.2025 - Current

Case manager for 15 patients on the detox unit. I was responsible for initial care and responsible for discharge planning.

Education

Master In Social Work - Social Work

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05.2010

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Family support
  • Student advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Crisis intervention
  • Family collaboration
  • Suicide prevention
  • Social skills training
  • Academic support
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Individual counseling
  • Solution-based interventions
  • Classroom observations
  • Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
  • IEP collaboration
  • Referral coordination
  • Documentation
  • Data collection and management
  • Multicultural competence
  • Life skills development
  • Socialization issues
  • Resource advocacy
  • Special needs
  • Mental health assessment
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Risk assessments
  • Grief counseling
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Client advocacy
  • Client interviewing
  • Client documentation
  • Trauma informed care framework
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • High-risk populations identification
  • Client needs assessment
  • Family services
  • Foster care youth
  • Disadvantaged youth programs
  • Satori alternative to managing aggression (SAMA)
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team building
  • Mental health counseling
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills

Timeline

Therapist

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2025 - Current

School Based Social Worker

Friendship House Of Christian Service

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

NEPA

Outpatient Therapist

NHS Human Services

Outpatient Therapist

Susquehanna County Correctional Institution

Master In Social Work - Social Work

Marywood University