Danielle Duarte
Lakeville,MA
Summary
Focused clinician skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address various issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. 5-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support. Will obtain LMHC in May/June 2024.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Wellpath
05.2022 - Current
- Managed caseload effectively, prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated coordination of care with other providers such as psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and social workers.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
Mental Health Intern
Wellpath
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care to clients.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Mental Health Assistant
Pembroke Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
Mental Health Counselor
Walden Behavioral Care
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Meal prep/coaching
- DBT groups and skills implementation
- Strengthened family support systems by providing psychoeducation and facilitating open communication between patients and their loved ones.
- Enhanced patient engagement through the implementation of group therapy sessions focused on coping strategies and emotional regulation.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Regis College
Weston, MA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional
West Greenwich, RI06.2015
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Group Therapy
- Knowledge of juvenile justice system
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
Certification
- CPR/AED
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor - June 2024
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Wellpath
05.2022 - Current
Mental Health Intern
Wellpath
05.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Assistant
Pembroke Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
Mental Health Counselor
Walden Behavioral Care
11.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Counseling
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
High School Diploma -
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional