Danielle M. Cormier
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Professional with a proven track record at Gulfport Behavioral Health, excelling in crisis intervention and stress management strategies. Leveraged expertise in child and adolescent therapy to enhance patient care and outcomes. Demonstrated ability to build rapport, leading to significant improvements in mental health assessments and patient engagement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Professional
Gulfport Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing based on client needs and availability of resources, ensuring timely intervention for all patients.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, deescalating potentially dangerous behavior and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Preschool Teacher
Hope Academy Preschool
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05.2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05.2023
High School Diploma -
Beau Chene High School
Arnaudville, LA05.2016
Skills
- Anxiety Reduction Techniques
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
- Stress Management Strategies
- Case Documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Mental Health Assessment
- Depression Management
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Counseling
- Self-Care Promotion
- Building rapport
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Hope Academy Preschool
05.2023 - 01.2024
Mental Health Professional
Gulfport Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate of Science - Psychology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
Beau Chene High School