Christine Applefield
Tampa,FL
Summary
Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
South Tampa Swim School
2016.03 - Current
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information for more than 500 customers.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies and product commercialization.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Generated reports detailing campaign performance, customer engagement and engagement trends.
Outpatient Therapist & Therapist Mentor/Lead Therapist
Chrysalis Health
2013.12 - 2017.01
- Provide mental health and substance abuse counseling to a range of diverse clients, including children, adolescents, adults and families
- Empowered to perform individual, family and group services within the community & Deliver services in home, school, various community sites as well as in traditional office settings as available
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to formulate and review individualized treatment plans and assist in coordinating discharge planning
- Serves as liaisons for clients and families seeking referral sources and other social services within the community
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Maintained client caseload of 35 individuals and couples per week.
Social Rehabilitation Counselor
Mental Health Care, Inc
2012.04 - 2013.06
- Facilitate recovery groups to aid clients in restoring functioning and provide skills needed to manage life effectively
- Demonstrate and teach social skills, independent living skills, ADL skills, employment skills, self and environmental awareness, and skills needed to manage diagnosed mental illness
- Accompany clients into the community to further facilitate learning and comprehension of skills by demonstrating them in various environments
- Complete a new role recovery treatment plan on all new program admissions within thirty days of intake to the program
- Complete treatment plan reviews every six months, in accordance with evaluation deadlines
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Argosy University (AU)
Tampa, FL12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology, Social Work
University of South Carolina (USC)
Columbia, SC05.2011
High School Diploma -
Admiral Farragut Academy
St. Petersburg, FL05.2007
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Family Sessions
- Suicide Prevention
- Family Therapy
- Community Involvement
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership and People Development
- Interviewing Techniques
- Clinical Interviewing
- Relationship Issues Management
- Excellent Time Management
- Team Oriented
Hobbies & Interests
- Ironman Triathlete
- Marathon Swimmer
- Reading
- Ocean Conservation
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Owner
South Tampa Swim School
2016.03 - Current
Outpatient Therapist & Therapist Mentor/Lead Therapist
Chrysalis Health
2013.12 - 2017.01
Social Rehabilitation Counselor
Mental Health Care, Inc
2012.04 - 2013.06
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Argosy University (AU)
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology, Social Work
University of South Carolina (USC)
High School Diploma -
Admiral Farragut Academy
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