Devin Foster
Dallas,USA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Trauma Therapist/Mentor
Metrocare Services
10.2022 - Current
- Provided trauma therapy to children ages 5-19 with complex trauma using the Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma theoretical treatment model
- Had an 80% successful discharge rate for clients who were enrolled in the trauma department
- Provided training/coaching to staff assigned to the trauma department, along with consulted with program director on a weekly basis regarding department issues, staff development, and pertinent client issues.
LPC-Associate
Metrocare Services
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Serviced up to 65+ clients a month, and provided individual therapy to child and adolescents between ages 4-17 with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, & anger/aggression, with a successful discharge rate of 85%
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques for their behavioral/mental health issues.
Therapist
Elevate Healthcare
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provided therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans
- Provided individual, group, and family counseling to children ages 5-17 to guide them in areas of social and emotional needs.
Education
Master's of Arts - Professional Counseling
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX05.2020
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2017
Skills
- Behavioral Intervention
- Trauma Informed Care
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Proficient documentation
- Assessments/Treatment Planning
- Knowledge on HIPAA compliance/Code of Ethics
- Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma (ITCT) for Adolescents and Children
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Effective Leadership
Activities
- 09/2015, Present, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc, Chapter President, Vice President, and Graduate Advisor
- 06/2014, 05/2017, UNT NAACP
- 08/2016, 05/2017, UNT Black Student Union
- 08/2016, 05/2017, UNT Academic & Retention Committee
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified Level 1 Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma in Adolescents (ITCT-A) Clinician - (2023-present)
Timeline
Complex Trauma Therapist/Mentor
Metrocare Services
10.2022 - Current
LPC-Associate
Metrocare Services
09.2021 - 10.2022
Therapist
Elevate Healthcare
03.2021 - 09.2021
Master's of Arts - Professional Counseling
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified Level 1 Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma in Adolescents (ITCT-A) Clinician - (2023-present)
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