Courteney Buchan
Commack,NY
Summary
Compassionate mental health counselor with four years of experience delivering individual and group therapy in inpatient settings. Expertise includes psychoeducational approaches, CBT, DBT, ACT, and the development of coping skills. Proven ability to treat diverse mental health conditions such as mood disorders, substance use disorders, and psychosis while effectively managing crises and building therapeutic relationships. Achieved positive patient outcomes through innovative treatment strategies and strong advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Specialist
Zucker Hillside Psychiatric Hospital
Glen Oaks, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Provide individual and group therapy for acute patients with an emphasis on psychoeducation, CBT, 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
Freeport, NY
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 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University
Old Brookville, NY01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2018
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01.2016
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Active listening and empathy
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Assessment and treatment planning
- Suicide prevention
- Critical Thinking and Resolution
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (014504)
Timeline
Activities Specialist
Zucker Hillside Psychiatric Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor
Project REAL
08.2018 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York At Old Westbury
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
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