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DERICK BEST

Vance Mental Health
CAPITOL HEIGHTS
7
years of professional experience

Knowledgeable Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with solid background in therapeutic practices and client support. Successfully assisted individuals in overcoming personal challenges through tailored counseling strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and empathic communication, fostering supportive environment for client growth.

Work History

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

2 Months
Vance Mental Health | 06.2026 - Current
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans addressing diverse psychological conditions.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes for clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care strategies.

Intern

4 Months
State's Attorney's Office | 01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked well independently and in teams to solve problems
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
  • Upheld office schedule and calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings.

Resident Assistant

1 Year 9 Months
Office Of Residence Life | 08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Served as an encouraging assistant to all residents, and monitored children with known issues.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
  • Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
  • Counseled peers on career, academic and personal concerns.
  • Mediated and conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health

Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | 12.2022
  • Concentration in Social Justice
  • 3.3 GPA

Skills

Motivational interviewing
Multicultural competence
Self-care strategies
Behavior modification
Empathy development
Boundary setting

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Vance Mental Health
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Intern

State's Attorney's Office
01.2022 - 05.2022Read More

Resident Assistant

Office Of Residence Life
08.2019 - 05.2021Read More

Liberty University

Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health
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Bowie State University

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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DERICK BEST