Elizabeth Walker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Pendleton,IN
Summary
Clinical Mental Health Therapist with expertise in working with adults and adolescents who struggle with conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. Empathic, with a desire to assist individuals in improving their mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of clients. Passionate about helping clients manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
1
1
IRest Yoga Nidra Level 2 Teacher
1
1
EMDR Trained
Work History
Mental Health Professional
Centurion Correctional Health
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided clinical services (individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, anger management, suicide assessments) for incarcerated male youth (ages 13-21) experiencing a variety of mental health challenges,
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for students (clients) experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal behaviors, and trauma-related issues.
- Documented client progress in electronic medical record.
- Attended multidisciplinary meetings and staff meetings to provide treatment planning for students (clients).
Mental Health Professional
Wexford Health Services
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for students (clients) experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, anger management, self-harm, suicidal behaviors, and trauma-related issues.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing based on student (client) needs and availability of resources, ensuring timely intervention for all patients.
- Documented student progress in electronic medical record.
- Attended multidisciplinary and staff meetings to provide treatment planning for students (clients).
Mental Health Professional
Corizon
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for students (clients) experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, anger management, self-harm, suicidal behaviors, and trauma-related issues.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing based on student (client) needs and availability of resources, ensuring timely intervention for all students (clients).
- Documented student progress in electronic medical record.
- Attended multidisciplinary and staff meetings to provide treatment planning for students (clients).
- Presented suicide awareness and prevention training for staff.
Mental Health Professional
Corizon
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for students (clients) experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, anger management, self-harm, suicidal behaviors, and trauma-related issues.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing based on student (client) needs and availability of resources, ensuring timely intervention for all students (clients).
- Documented student progress in electronic medical record.
- Attended multidisciplinary and staff meetings to provide treatment planning for students (clients).
- Presented suicide awareness and prevention training for staff.
Therapist II
Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Built strong rapport with adult clients and couples, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Conducted intake interviews for children and adults; including substance abuse intake assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention, and suicide assessment for transfer to inpatient hospital
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to clients suffering from mental health issues.
- Facilitated Anger Management group, including correspondence with probation officers and record keeping for group participants court order for group
- Prepared court progress reports for clients on probation
- Presented suicide awareness instruction for Gary Police Department CIT Training
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN05.2009
High School Diploma -
Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music And Art
New York, New York06.1977
Skills
- Child, Adolescent, and Adult Therapy
- Multicultural Competence
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
- Anxiety Reduction Techniques
- Depression management
- Grief and Loss Counseling
- Stress Management Strategies
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Building rapport
- Active Listening
- Psychosocial assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Positive patient experiences
- Professional Demeanor
Certification
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(Indiana License 39002675A)
- National Certified Counselor (309041)
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (309041)
- iRest Level 2 Yoga Nidra Teacher
- EMDR Trained
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
Hobbies and personal interests
Family, music, yoga, i Rest, reading, sewing, being out in nature
Affiliations
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
- American Counseling Association
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCompany CultureLanguages
English
Interests
Playing piano, yoga, iRest Yoga Nidra (meditation), reading, traveling, hanging out with family, activities with church friends
Timeline
Mental Health Professional
Centurion Correctional Health
07.2021 - 05.2024
Mental Health Professional
Wexford Health Services
01.2017 - 07.2021
Mental Health Professional
Corizon
08.2015 - 01.2017
Mental Health Professional
Corizon
10.2013 - 08.2015
Therapist II
Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living
06.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Purdue University - North Central
High School Diploma -
Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music And Art
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(Indiana License 39002675A)
- National Certified Counselor (309041)
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (309041)
- iRest Level 1Yoga Nidra Teacher
- EMDR Trained
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certifiedc Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
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