Courteney Buchan
Summary
Compassionate mental health counselor, recently completed supervision hours and is pending New York state verification for licensure. I have 3 years of working within the inpatient psychiatric setting, providing treatment for various mental health diagnoses, including various mood disorders, substance use disorders, psychosis and suicidal ideation. In my current role, I provide both individual and group counseling sessions, with an emphasis on psychoeducation, CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT, and coping skill development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Zucker Hillside Psychiatric Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Mental Health Counseling Intern February 2021-July 2021, began employment October 2021
- Provide individual and group therapy for acute patients with an emphasis on psychoeducation, CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT, and coping skill development.
- Document admissions, weekly progress notes and discharge notes.
- Engage in safety planning with patients to assess for readiness for discharge and facilitate treatment compliance post-discharge.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide through and comprehensive care that is patient focused.
Residential Counselor
Project REAL
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Educated clients on managing mental health disorders and identifying signs and symptoms of relapse.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Coordinated with other professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Medication monitoring for residents at group home to ensure continued symptom management and recovery.
Education
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Long Island University
Old Brookville, NY01.2022
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
State University of New York At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2018
Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01.2016
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Advocacy
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Active listening
- Suicide prevention
- Problem solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Zucker Hillside Psychiatric Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor
Project REAL
08.2018 - 09.2021
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Long Island University
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
State University of New York At Old Westbury
Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts -
Nassau Community College
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