Donte Ferguson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Caring Residential Counselor with experience supporting independence through daily living skills coaching. Diligent when enhancing residents' mental health and social needs. Focused on meeting resident life plan goals by teaching positive habits, safety tips and time management. Dedicated to encouraging well-suited hobbies and leisure activities. Attentive professional offering background creating relaxing, productive and engaging environments for residents. Coordinated meals, recreation activities, transportation and individualized care. Successfully enabled residents to perform essential functions while prioritizing lifestyle quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Suicide and Crisis Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
- Collaborated with community organizations and other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
- Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of client information including medical histories, medications administered, counseling sessions attended.
- Organized recreational activities such as field trips or sports events to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Suicide Prevention
Baltimore
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered presentations at local schools and community organizations about the dangers of drug use and addiction.
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Developed aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of treatment programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
LAKE CLIFTON EASTERN HIGH
BALTIMORE06-2007
Skills
- Patient Education
- Safety Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Progress Monitoring
- Client Advocacy
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Client Transportation
- Maintenance Requests
- Mediation Techniques
- Staff Training
- Mental Health Disorders
- Team Supervision
- Staff Communication
- Issue Resolution
- Counseling Program Development
Certification
- AMERICAN HEART BLS
- HAZMAT SHIPPING TRAINING
- RESUDENTIAL CERTIFICATE IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Suicide and Crisis Center
01.2024 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Suicide Prevention
01.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
LAKE CLIFTON EASTERN HIGH
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