David Damon
Clinton,MS
Summary
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience. I have interpersonal skills that help me build meaningful relationships with clients and families. I am experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a Christian, and I have experience working with those in ministry, as well as experience in ministry myself.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
The Center For Children And Families
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with clients.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals and social workers.
- For a year, performed in-home counseling services to low-income children and families.
- For a year and a half, served as the Mental Health Counselor at the local high school, providing services to students experiencing grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Mental Health Counselor
Warren Yazoo Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from schizophrenia, delusional disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Reformed Theological Seminary Clinic
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Participated in supervision with RTS professors to learn how to determine the best course of action for diagnosis and treatment.
College Ministry Assistant
First Baptist Church Clinton
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Cultivated a welcoming, safe, and friendly environment that fostered community.
- Provided ideas for and organized ministry and fellowship activities.
- Delegated responsibilities and tasks to student members for ministry and fellowship activities.
- Utilized listening and responding while meeting with college group members.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Reformed Theological Seminary
Jackson, MS05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2019
Skills
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Individual Counseling Knowledge and Experience
- Group Counseling Knowledge and Experience
- Telemental Health Counseling Knowledge and Experience
- Gottman Level 1 Training
- Prepare and Enrich Training
- Functional Family Therapy
- Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
The Center For Children And Families
09.2021 - 09.2023
Mental Health Counselor
Warren Yazoo Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 09.2021
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Reformed Theological Seminary Clinic
02.2020 - 05.2021
College Ministry Assistant
First Baptist Church Clinton
01.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling
Reformed Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mississippi College
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