Lizzy Arel
Franklin,MA
Summary
Dynamic Recovery Counselor with expertise in mental health awareness and crisis management at Charles River Recovery. Proven ability to foster therapeutic relationships and advocate for clients, enhancing treatment engagement. Skilled in documentation and assessment, ensuring high-quality care continuity while facilitating group sessions and individual counseling to support patient recovery journeys.
Offering solid foundation in psychological theories and therapeutic practices, eager to learn and develop in supportive environment. Brings keen ability to understand complex mental health concepts and applies critical thinking to therapeutic interventions. Ready to use and develop skills in client assessment and treatment planning in a Mental Health Clinician role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Counselor
Charles River Recovery
Weston, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Offers individualized support to patients through one-on-one sessions and facilitates group sessions as scheduled and assigned.
- Completes daily patient assessments within the required timeframes and ensures high-quality documentation.
- Assists the community by addressing treatment engagement challenges and works to reduce barriers to care.
- Participates in AMA blocking and decisions in collaboration with Clinical and Primary Therapists.
- Provides direct support to patients, helping them stay engaged, plan, and complete their care continuity plans, in close coordination with the treatment team.
- Accurately records all patient interactions to maintain continuity in their care.
Mental Health Technician
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Westborough, MA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Observes and monitors patient’s progress and reports observations to appropriate staff.
- Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living skills as necessary.
- Provide appropriate supervision of patients’ activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western New England University
Springfield05-2023
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Assessment skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Motivational Interviewing
- Critical Thinking
- Group facilitating
- Crisis management
- Problem solving
- Individual counseling
- Documentation proficiency
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Timeline
Recovery Counselor
Charles River Recovery
09.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western New England University
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