Dawn Adjei-Jackson
Mental Health Counselor-LP
New York,NY
Summary
Creative and culturally sensitive mental health professional seeking entry-level employment with a mental health agency. Experience working with children, diverse populations and in urban communities, using a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytical, Gestalt and others. Certified Life and Spiritual Coach
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Language
Work History
Mental Health Counselor-LP
The Jewish Board
New York, United States
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed caseload of 8-10 at risk youth referred by ACS. Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with clients.
- Provided weekly in home family therapy to diverse population of clients using various modalities
- Participated in collaborative training program on theories and implementation of MST to enhance clinical success.
Mental Health Counselor- LP
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center/ Emma Bowen Community Center
New York, NY
01.2001 - 01.2020
- Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary team for case assignments, case conferences, and development of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews
- Performed intakes and unit evaluations (Psychosocial assessments)
- Managed a large caseload of 65 using client-centered individual, group, and multiple modalities of treatment
- Maintained patient records as outlined by Medical Records, Quality Assurance, and Policies and Procedures
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings, conferences, team meetings.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with clients with various diagnosis, and intellectual and social impairments, including education and medication management.
- Improved patients outcomes and documented client progress.
Intern
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center/ Emma Bowen Community Center
New York, NY
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed 600 hours of training towards completion of Advanced Counseling Certification/ LMHC
- Performed intakes and Psychosocial Assessments
- Developed treatment plans and treatment plan reviews
- Maintained caseload of 6-8 using client-centered multiple modalities of treatment
- Maintained client records as outlined by Medical Records, Quality Assurance, and Policies and procedures
- Participated in mandatory supervision meeting, conferences, team meetings and/or facility meetings.
Youth Counselor/ Fundraising Coordinator
Feed The Children Foundation
New York, NY
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided counseling to 40 West African immigrant families for a not for profit organization
- Facilitated weekly group therapy sessions and workshops consisting of 6-10 students focusing on topics such as personal hygiene, parenting skills and self-advocacy to immigrant families ages 12-40.
- Provided appropriate referrals as requested.
- Crisis and grief counseling for children who lost their parents to AIDS and other poverty related illnesses.
- Was responsible for the organization of fundraising campaigns and special events.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
School Counselor/ Intern
Promise Academy I, Charter School
New York, NY
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided individual and group counseling to IEP mandated and at-risk students (5th -6th grade) addressing topics issues including bullying, self-esteem, stress and anger management, peer- relationship, interpersonal communication skills, ADHD, child-abuse, broken family relationships
- Managed personal case load of 10 students.
- Participated in weekly Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings
- Facilitated staff-student mentor program
- Assisted with development of character education program and implementation to students
- Helped facilitate weekly 5th grade girls groups.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Studies (Counseling) -
Alfred University
Alfred, NY 09.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Education EdM/ Master of Arts MA - Education,Counseling & Personnel Services
Teacher’s College Columbia University
New York, NY 08.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Film and Multi-Ethnic Studies, Multi-Ethic Studies
Bard College
Hudson, NY 06.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
Psychosocial assessment
Individual and group counseling
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Adept at conflict resolution
Treatment planning
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Certification
Group Counseling Facilitation
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor-LP
The Jewish Board
04.2021 - 07.2022
Intern
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center/ Emma Bowen Community Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
Certificate of Advanced Studies (Counseling) -
Alfred University
09.2018 - 07.2019
Youth Counselor/ Fundraising Coordinator
Feed The Children Foundation
01.2017 - 06.2018
School Counselor/ Intern
Promise Academy I, Charter School
09.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Education EdM/ Master of Arts MA - Education,Counseling & Personnel Services
Teacher’s College Columbia University
08.2010 - 02.2013
Mental Health Counselor- LP
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center/ Emma Bowen Community Center
01.2001 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Film and Multi-Ethnic Studies, Multi-Ethic Studies
Bard College
06.1996 - 06.2000