Donyelle Y. Williams
Orangeburg,South Carolina
Summary
Enthusiastic counseling professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of ethics and values and training in communication and questioning skills . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the area of counseling.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Counselor-IPS
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center
Orangeburg, SC
03.2022 - Current
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
- Marketed individual skills, abilities and interests to develop potential employment opportunities and secure community employment.
- Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Orangeburg, SC
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared and maintained records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Handled caseload of more than 60 clients.
- Counseled and advised consumers and youth with various physical mental disabilities. towards vocational goal through Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) and consideration of consumers' interest, abilities and needs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
- Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey all required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
Practicum Student Counselor
Means Counseling Services, LLC.
Swansea, SC
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy (ET) techniques
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Planned, implemented, evaluated and reported clinical activities conducted with clients (adolescents, couples and mental health cases).
- Worked collaboratively with therapist and clinical supervisor to create treatment plans for their clients.
- Learned clinical documentation such as progress notes, consultation notes, treatment plans, and diagnostic assessments.
Senior Correctional Officer
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Lexington , SC
09.2007 - 12.2017
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12.2004
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, SC05.1999
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Well organized
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Mental health support
- Caseload management
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Rehabilitation and mental health treatment planning
- First Aid/CPR
- Cultural Awareness
- MS Office
- Data Entry
Timeline
Clinical Counselor-IPS
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center
03.2022 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
01.2021 - 08.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Thomas University
08.2020 - 08.2021
Practicum Student Counselor
Means Counseling Services, LLC.
05.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Correctional Officer
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
09.2007 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
South Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
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