Crystal Furman
Akron ,OH
Summary
Driven LCDC II Counselor from Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral Health, adept in cognitive behavioral therapy and exceptional problem-solving. Excelled in client progress monitoring, achieving significant life changes through innovative counseling techniques. Skilled in both individual and group settings, leveraging community resources to enhance mental health support. Demonstrated expertise in clinical documentation and therapy, contributing to evidence-based treatment advancements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LCDC II Counselor
Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral Health
Akron , Ohio
04.2018 - Current
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Conducted outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health services and resources available in the community.
- Obtained or maintained proper licensure or certification to meet state requirements.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up sessions and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
SW Intern
Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral Health
Akron , OH
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided one-on-one counseling sessions to support client mental health and well-being.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar challenges.
- Helped social worker with teaching clients appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Collected data and entered into internal system database.
- Monitored and reported on client progress towards goals in care plans.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Engaged in continuous learning on social work practices and ethical guidelines.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH04-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Stark State College
Canton, OH12-2018
Skills
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Behavior monitoring
- Exceptional problem solver
- Community resources specialist
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Clinical records oversight
- Skilled in Intake assessments
- Substance abuse IOP counseling
- Intervention planning
- Clinical documentation mastery
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dual diagnoses expert
- Mental health support
- Relapse prevention
- Community Engagement
- Cultural history
- Self-care strategies
Certification
- LCDC II
- RSWA
- CPR Certification
Timeline
SW Intern
Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral Health
10.2024 - 03.2025
LCDC II Counselor
Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral Health
04.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Stark State College
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