Compassionate Mental Health Counselor with experience in both individual and group therapy settings. Possess strong skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and developing individualized treatment plans. Noted for ability to build rapport with clients and contribute positively to multidisciplinary teams. Effectively facilitated improved mental wellness and coping strategies for diverse client base in previous roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
07.2023 - Current
Provide individual counseling services to clients experiencing the following mental health concerns: anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, and ADHD
Facilitate group counseling sessions on mindfulness meditation practices, and strengthening critical thinking skills
Collaborate with clients on tailored treatment plans that helps them reach their therapeutic goals
Assess clients for risk of suicidal ideation and attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, and harmful behavior toward others
Implement evidence-based practices in counseling sessions, including utilizing a Person-Centered approach, and interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Evaluate and interpret assessments such as Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSR-S), Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT), Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test (CUDIT), Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS), College Adjustment Scale (CAS), Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI),
Maintain records of client progress in compliance with the ACA Code of Ethics
Refer clients to additional campus resources as needed, such as Title IX, medication management services, food pantry, and accommodation requests
Facilitate psychoeducation presentations on topics such as self-care, coping skills, and suicide awareness
Titanium Manager
Manage operating system through scheduling, running data reports, and creating new users
Documentation Review Committee
Review student applications who request classroom, housing or dietary accommodations
Hawk Assistant Supervisor
Delegate administrative office tasks
Monitor tasks such as updating outreach attendance tracker and social media content creation
Graduate Assistant
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
08.2021 - 05.2023
Utilized Titanium operating system to schedule client appointments, send daily appointment reminders and approve incoming paperwork
Managed daily operations of the office including answering phone calls, filing request of information ROIs, and informing clients of necessary paperwork
Clinical Counseling Intern
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
08.2022 - 05.2023
Provided individual and group counseling to college students
Consulted with clients in formulation of treatment goals and objectives
Documented client progress through case management notes
Operated from a person-centered therapeutic approach to support clients in reaching their goals.
Practicum Student
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
05.2022 - 08.2022
Provided individual counseling to clients under direct supervision weekly
Documented client progress through case management notes
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
High Point University
High Point, NC
08.2018 - 08.2021
Analyzed current admissions trends and data in my territory to prepare for recruiting cycles
Recruited students in my territory by presenting HPU at high school visits and college fairs
Mentored and counseled prospective students on the college admissions and application process
Served as Director for the Junior Scholars Program
Communicated with high school counselors about program incentives
Reviewed Junior Scholars applicants for scholarship eligibility
Managed Admissions Student Call Center
Managed a team of 25 student callers through attendance, time tracking and training
Created call campaigns
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business
Appalachian State University
12.2017
Skills
Client Advocacy
Intake Screening
Clinical Documentation
Biopsychosocial Assessments
Cultural Sensitivity
Professional Licensure
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate: A18840
Certification
National Certified Counselor: 1725291
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Trainer
American Counseling Association (ACA) Member
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Counseling Intern
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
08.2022 - 05.2023
Practicum Student
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
05.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Assistant
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
08.2021 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
High Point University
08.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Arts in Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Staff Advisor, UNCP Chapter of The Hidden Opponent at University of North Carolina at PembrokeStaff Advisor, UNCP Chapter of The Hidden Opponent at University of North Carolina at Pembroke