Destiny Fountain
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dedicated social worker with several years of experience working with clients to resolve mental health issues and promote positive living choices. Knowledge of family systems therapy and individual outpatient clinical therapies. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations. Offers creativity and flexibility on delivery of services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Empowerment Services
12.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Conducted outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health services and resources available in the community.
- Utilized creative approaches such as art therapy or music therapy when working with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
- Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health issues, career concerns, and personal development.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
Clinician
Journey Through Life
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted initial assessments, including mental status exams, to determine appropriate level of care for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted home visits when necessary to assess living conditions of clients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of clients.
- Educated community members about mental health issues through outreach programs at schools and local organizations.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Provided case management services to clients, including assessment, goal setting, advocacy, referral and follow-up.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Assisted clients in accessing resources such as healthcare, housing, education, employment and other basic needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
Peer Specialist
Rayville IOP
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated clients on their rights under HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, identifying barriers to employment.
- Assisted clients in navigating the mental health system and identifying available resources.
- Developed treatment plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to help clients cope with difficult emotions such as depression or anxiety.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Supported clients in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, meal planning, medication management.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06-2025
Bachelors - Social Work
Grambling State University
Grambling, La05-2023
Skills
- Advanced with risk assessment
- Proficient with case intiations
- Client documentation
- Case management
- Client needs assessment
- Referrals and networking
- Crisis intervention
- Community referrals
- Social services
- Intervention planning
- Behavioral management
- Therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI)
Certification
- ANSA and CANS Certified
- CPR Certified
- CPI Certified
Education
true,other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counselor
Empowerment Services
12.2024 - Current
Clinician
Journey Through Life
05.2023 - 01.2025
Peer Specialist
Rayville IOP
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelors - Social Work
Grambling State University
- ANSA and CANS Certified
- CPR Certified
- CPI Certified
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
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