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
Clinton, MS
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
Yazoo City, MS
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
Jackson, MS
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
Clinton, MS
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