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Danielle Williams-Forde

Danielle Williams-Forde

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing, and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental health counselor

Surfpoint Recovery Brooklyn
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed an average caseload of eight clients
  • Facilitated six intake assessments with detox and rehabilitation clients weekly
  • Facilitated individual sessions for detox and rehab clients and developed individualized treatment plans for clients
  • Contacted referrals, and sent client referral packages to long-term programs and outpatient programs for client's higher level of care
  • Planned and facilitated various substance dependency group sessions
  • Specialized in facilitating Trauma and Smoking Cessation group sessions
  • Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members in case conference review
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Mental health counselor

Elev8 Centers
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed an average caseload of five clients
  • Facilitated four intake assessments with detox and rehabilitation clients weekly
  • Facilitated individual sessions for detox and rehab clients and developed individualized treatment plans for clients
  • Contacted referrals, and sent client referral packages to long-term programs and outpatient programs for client's higher level of care
  • Planned and facilitated various substance dependency group sessions
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices establishing goals and treatment plans with patients
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

LIU POST
Glendale, Long Island
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. George's University
Grenada, WI
05.2016

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Strong Communication
  • Client-Centered Approach
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Management

Personal Information

Title: Mental health counselor

Timeline

Mental health counselor

Surfpoint Recovery Brooklyn
06.2023 - Current

Mental health counselor

Elev8 Centers
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. George's University

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

LIU POST
Danielle Williams-Forde