Courtney Cummings
Kathleen,Georgia
Summary
Professional Therapist with extensive experience at Talkspace, specializing in psychological evaluations and crisis intervention. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care through effective behavioral management and client advocacy. Proficient in CBT techniques and group therapy facilitation, consistently achieving positive client outcomes. Strong communication and problem-solving skills contribute to collaborative healthcare teams and personalized treatment plans.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Therapist
Talkspace
01.2020 - Current
- Work online to support clients through HIPPA compliant platform.
- Provide individual and couple therapy through text, voice, and visual methods.
- Excellent anonymous reviews by Talkspace clients.
Professional Therapist
Houston Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assess patients in the Emergency Room with Behavioral Health issues with psychological evaluations, detoxification, behavioral management structure, and placements in short/long-term facilities.
- Participate in implementing treatment plans through team meetings with patients, doctors, and family members.
- Acting Representative of Behavioral Health Department to continuously enhance patient care at Department meetings.
- Active Member of Suicide Coalition in Macon, Georgia
Part-time Victim Advocate
Office of the Solicitor General
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Provides crisis intervention services to crime victims and their families: assist victims in recovering from the physical, emotional, and financial impact of crimes; evaluates and determines needs of victims and families; and provides resources, referrals, and assistance with victim's compensation, burial assistance, housing/relocation, clothing, food, transportation, medical services, counseling, mentoring, or other appropriate services.
- Provides support and assistance to victims, witnesses, and families during the criminal justice process: responds to inquiries and requests; explains the Victim Bill of Rights and judicial processes; provides language translation and interpretation; and assists with victim compensation claims and victim impact statements.
- Notifies victims and witnesses of any status changes in case proceedings, such as court dates, bond, pleas, release from jail or prison, parole, case status and outcomes, and other pertinent information; uses phone, email, written correspondence, and in-person meetings to make contact and follow-up with victims/witnesses.
- Accompanies victims, witnesses, and families to court hearings, trials, and attorney interviews to provide support and guidance.
- Communicates with Assistant District Attorneys, Investigators, other Victim/Witness Advocates or Counselors, judges, courtroom personnel, service providers, volunteers, interns, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities and resolve problems; discuss cases; advocate and communicate on behalf of victim's rights, needs, and concerns; or provide victim/witness advocacy training and guidance.
- Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including crime scene photographs, restitution paperwork, and victim impact statements; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including victim's compensation packet, pardon and parole board packet, Pro-Dialog records, and advocacy reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
- Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment and supplies as necessary to complete essential functions.
- Trained in Tracker; VSSR Reporting; Financial Reporting; OPM/Survey Qualifications; Grant Application and Management.
Behavioral Health Counselor 2
Ga. Dept. of Community Supervision
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Counsels with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health.
- May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
- Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
- Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Professional Therapist
Houston Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Assess patients in the Emergency Room with Behavioral Health issues with psychological evaluations, detoxification, behavioral management structure, and placements in short/long-term facilities.
- Participate in implementing treatment plans through team meetings with patients, doctors, and family members.
- Acting Representative of Behavioral Health Department to continuously enhance patient care at Department meetings.
- Active Member of Suicide Coalition in Macon, Georgia
Paralegal
Law Office of Thomas J. O’Donnell
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Assumed all office duties associated as an Office Manager.
- Prepared all necessary documentation pertinent to court proceedings.
- Maintained SAAG (Special Assistant Attorney General) files.
Family Services Consultant
Strategies, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Contractual services with the Department and Family Children Services to provide In-Home Therapeutic services for families and children.
- Worked one-on-one with families to provide direct counseling services under direct supervision of Ms. McKinley; provided parent education/counseling regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, and parenting.
- Conducted in-home assessments, and developed therapeutic activities.
- Provide transportation for clients to mental health and physical health appointments; assisted clients with court-directed compliance.
- Skilled in DSM IV based assessments.
- Utilized Johari’s Window and formulated general treatment plans for clients.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Provide counseling services to offenders in the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program at Coastal State Prison, Savannah, GA.
- Work with Georgia Department of Corrections staff to coordinate all program services.
- Maintained documentation for case/records management.
Family Services Consultant
Strategies, LLC
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Contractual services with the Department and Family Children Services to provide In-Home Therapeutic services for families and children.
- Worked one-on-one with families to provide direct counseling services under direct supervision of Ms. McKinley; provided parent education/counseling regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, and parenting.
- Conducted in-home assessments, and developed therapeutic activities.
- Provide transportation for clients to mental health and physical health appointments; assisted clients with court-directed compliance.
- Skilled in DSM-V based assessments.
Paralegal
Law Office of Thomas J. O’Donnell
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Assumed all office duties associated as an Office Manager.
- Prepared all necessary documentation pertinent to court proceedings.
- Interviewed clients and attended court proceedings.
- Maintained SAAG (Special Assistant Attorney General) files.
- Worked for law office intermittently during high school and college.
Case Manager
Department of Family and Children Services
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Managed a caseload of 25 substantiated cases.
- Responsible for documentation in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Conduct family assessments.
- Acted as an advocate, monitor, and mediator regarding clients’ interests and Agency expectations.
Parent Aide
Child and Family Guidance
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Provided in-home therapeutic services to families associated with DFCS.
- Orchestrated and presented parent education classes for families.
- Responsible for transporting clients to appointments with DFCS, mental health and physical health and other family therapy related issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2012
B.S. - Legal Studies and Conflict Resolution, Child Psychology
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA05-2004
Skills
- Psychological evaluation
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Case documentation
- Mental health assessment
- Client advocacy
- Disorder diagnosis
- Group therapy facilitation
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
Timeline
Professional Therapist
Houston Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
Part-time Victim Advocate
Office of the Solicitor General
01.2021 - 12.2023
Professional Therapist
Talkspace
01.2020 - Current
Behavioral Health Counselor 2
Ga. Dept. of Community Supervision
01.2017 - 12.2019
Professional Therapist
Houston Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2016
Paralegal
Law Office of Thomas J. O’Donnell
01.2013 - 12.2014
Family Services Consultant
Strategies, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2013
Substance Abuse Counselor
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2011
Family Services Consultant
Strategies, LLC
01.2008 - 12.2010
Paralegal
Law Office of Thomas J. O’Donnell
01.2006 - 12.2008
Case Manager
Department of Family and Children Services
01.2004 - 12.2006
Parent Aide
Child and Family Guidance
01.2004 - 12.2004
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Georgia Southern University
B.S. - Legal Studies and Conflict Resolution, Child Psychology
Brenau University
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