Elaine Zerakhto
Port Washington,NY.
Summary
Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 15 plus-year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in Mental Health Counseling.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor
JCorea Counseling Center
04.2016 - Current
- Complete psychosocial assessments for each client
- Ran a weekly group for adolescent girls struggling with mental health issues such as self esteem, eating disorders, relationship isses
- Facilitate individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents, adults, couple’s and family’s
- Screen for co-occurring substance abuse disorders and other mental health disorders
- Educate client’s, family members and care givers on diagnosis and treatment of specific disorders
- Accurately document weekly notes in patient portal regarding diagnosis, treatment progress and goals using the SOAP method
- Effectively maintained electronic records and required documentation (ie
- Progress notes, treatment plans and treatment reviews.
PROS Team Leader/Advisor
Mental Health Association of Nassau County
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Conduct intake assessments and participate in admissions and discharges of members in the program
- Supervise team of employees as well as Mental Health students
- Facilitate one on one and group sessions based on mental health issues
- Create Individualized Recovery Plans, goals and objectives for individual clients
- Prepare reports including scheduled reviews, monthly progress notes, contact notes, medication reviews and other assessments
- Conduct Symptom monitoring assessments for individual clients.
Counselor -HELP-line
Mental Health Association of Nassau County
10.2010 - 03.2013
- Made assessments of inquirer’s problems and needs
- Used crisis-handling techniques effectively when and where appropriate
- Maintained complete and accurate documentation for each inquiry
- Program for the Development of Human Potential
- Substance Abuse Prevention Program.
Group Counselor
St. Francis Prep High School
10.2007 - 06.2010
- Facilitated one on one and group counseling sessions for adolescents
- Responsible for charting group progress notes and progress notes on each student
- Prepared session topics and discussed intervention issues
- Assessed individual and group progress.
Services Unit Graduate Counseling Intern
North Shore University Hospital, Glen Cove Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Facilitatedoneononeandmultiplegrouptherapysessions
- Initiated,developedandimplementedaHealthandFitnessGroup,SelfHarmSupport Group and a Parenting Skills Group
- Wrotecomprehensivecasenotesdocumentingallactivitiesanddiscussionsfor individual sessions as well as group activities
- Createdtreatmentplans,goalsandobjectivesforindividualpatients
- Educatedpatientsregardingtheirmedicalcareaswellastheirqualificationsfor receiving counseling services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and Secondary
Hofstra University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Mastery
- Group Facilitation
- Time Management
- Mood Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Patient Evaluation
- Clinical Documentation
- Superior Communication Skills
- Patient Referral
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Monthly Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Critical Thinking
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Problem Management
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Treatment Options
- State Name] Professional Counselor Licensure
- Relationship Issues Management
- Mental Health Evaluations
- Dual Diagnosis Expertise
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
Affiliations
New York Mental Health Counseling Association. Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honors Society, National Board of Certified Counselors.
Additional Information
- QUALIFICATIONS: , New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor #4681 National Certified Counselor Certificate #207758
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor
JCorea Counseling Center
04.2016 - Current
PROS Team Leader/Advisor
Mental Health Association of Nassau County
03.2013 - 01.2015
Counselor -HELP-line
Mental Health Association of Nassau County
10.2010 - 03.2013
Group Counselor
St. Francis Prep High School
10.2007 - 06.2010
Services Unit Graduate Counseling Intern
North Shore University Hospital, Glen Cove Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English and Secondary
Hofstra University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
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