Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Leadership Experience

Timeline

Hi, I’m

Donny Blount

Louisville,KY

Summary

Creative Therapist with experience working with individuals, couples, families and residential group. Great at being able to establish rapport while building trust with clients from various backgrounds. This includes populations such as adults, substance use, sever mental illness and culturally diverse clients. Have worked in multiple settings such as agencies, hospitals and residential treatment.

I am outgoing with strong communication skills as demonstrated from my experience working with supervision and treatment teams. Motivated to supply the best treatment possible to my clients and eager to grow as a clinician.

Overview

3

years of professional experience

Work History

The Brook Hospital - KMI
Louisville, KY

Student Therapist

08.2022 - Current

Job overview

Provided therapy to clients in individual and group setting to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental illness or physical abuse.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Collaborated with supervisor, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment based on clients needs.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.

Triune Counseling Services
Louisville, KY

Student Therapist

05.2022 - Current

Job overview

Private practice agency setting working underneath LMFT and ICEEFT licensed supervisor.
Worked with multiple systems such as individuals, couples, families and siblings.
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
Worked individually and with co-therapist to develop and implement treatment goals.
Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
Worked with interdisciplinary supervision team to develop interventions for clients.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
Integrated multiple models for treatment with heavy focus on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Center For Family And Community Well-Being
Louisville, KY

Mental Health Facilitator

09.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

Provided psychoeducational on various topics surrounding mental health and communication.
Prepared, modified and co-led groups based on individualized population.
Worked with multiple population groups such as collegiate and high school athletes.
Collaborated with program coordinator to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
Provided and showcased effective coping skills to handle stress, anxiety and depression.
Identified self care strategies and helped participates implement their own self care plan.

The Healing Place
Louisville, KY

Student Therapist

08.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
Completed 200+ hours internship working with Substance Use Population.
Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
Guided group therapy for Substance Use clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Counseled up to 8 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.

Louisville Central Community Center
Louisville, KY

Social Worker Intern

08.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Attended over 400+ hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Master of Science from Couples And Family Therapy

05.2023

University Overview

Program accredited by both COAMFTE and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE.)
Coursework with focus of theoretical foundations, practical application, ethics, integration of research, theory and practice, and supervised clinical practice.
Core commitment to Social Justice Advocacy and Diversity
Obtained 500+ direct client contact hours, 350+ relational hours and 50+ hours of supervision/data.
Opportunities to integrate models and approaches through practicum and supervision sites.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Social Work from Social Work

05.2021

University Overview

Porter Scholar (Diversity Award, 3.2 GPA and above)
University of Louisville Track and Field Team
UofL Deans Honors
Athletic Department Honor Roll (2017-2020, 3.65 GPA or above)
Louisville ROSE Award Finalist (Louisville Hospitality and Community Award)
Top D.O.G Award (Louisville Marriott Downtown)- was shown the most outstanding employee over 400 other employees in different departments.
Several ‘Brilliant Host Awards’
Alpha Omicron top GPA holder (Fall 2018-present)
Kappa Alpha Psi Guy L Grant Award Nominee

Skills

Emotionally Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Strategic & Structural Family Therapies
Individual, Couples & Family Sessions

Client Documentation
Group Therapy & Facilitation
Suicide Prevention & De-escalation Training
Treatment & Supervision Teams
Previous Hospitality Management Skills

Leadership Experience

Leadership Experience

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (Fall 2018-Present)

• Organize most of the events that are done on campus.

• Participate in community service events benefiting the organization.

• Serve as a member of the NPHC board coming with ideas to expand Greek life through campus.

Cara Team Member (Sept 2020-Present)

• Cardinal Anti-Racist Agenda

• Worked with several diverse board members on created an equality-based university

• Specifically helped create the agenda in the ‘Administrators’ and ‘Students’ category

• Worked with the president of the University of Louisville along with other members to construct and finalize the agenda

Kappa League (Fall 2018-Present)

• Becoming a role model to young men from the ages of 12-18

• Create a safe and fun environment for the children to be in

• Helping the young men with their schoolwork or any other personal matter they are struggling in

• Becoming their supportive cast while showing them the right path

Timeline

Mental Health Facilitator

Center For Family And Community Well-Being

09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Therapist

The Brook Hospital - KMI

08.2022 - Current

Student Therapist

Triune Counseling Services

05.2022 - Current

Student Therapist

The Healing Place

08.2021 - 05.2022

Social Worker Intern

Louisville Central Community Center

08.2020 - 06.2021

University of Louisville

Master of Science from Couples And Family Therapy

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Social Work from Social Work