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Erica Fludd

Charleston,SC

Summary

Accomplished Counselor II at Charleston Center DAODAS, adept in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, enhancing client self-esteem and community involvement. Leveraged skills in behavioral intervention and social services to achieve significant improvements in patient treatment outcomes. Expert in client records management and substance abuse counseling, consistently fostering positive change.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor II

Charleston Center DAODAS
North Charleston, SC
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • 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 and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.

Human Services Specialist II

Department Of Social Services
North Charleston, SC
09.2018 - 11.2023

Provide counseling and coordinate treatment plans for juvenile patients. Some provide short-term treatment and focus on helping youths get through addiction, trauma or other life events. Others provide long-term care for young patients with severe and chronic mental, emotional or behavioral health issues.

  • Established positive relationships with aid recipients and assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailor services to suit them.
  • Understood and recognized signs of physical and substance abuse patterns and other debilitating circumstances.
  • Met with clients to conduct assessments of current situations and establish what needs to address.
  • Acted as mandatory reporter of abuse in confidential and conscious manner.
  • Participated in trainings and seminars to improve skills set and knowledge.
  • Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
  • Acted as mandatory reporter of abuse.
  • Assessed barriers, strengths and needs of each family and worked quickly to remediate.

Teacher Assistant

Charleston County School District
Ladson, SC
11.2016 - 09.2018
  • Provided support for physical, emotional and social needs of clients.
  • Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Helped students complete daily lessons and participate in group activities.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
  • Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Benedict College
Columbia, SC
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Baptist Hill High School
Hollywood, SC
06.2011

Skills

  • Behavioral intervention specialist
  • Social services
  • In-Home Services
  • Child development specialist
  • Peer Counseling
  • Client Records Management
  • Substance Abuse Counseling

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Counselor II

Charleston Center DAODAS
12.2023 - 06.2024

Human Services Specialist II

Department Of Social Services
09.2018 - 11.2023

Teacher Assistant

Charleston County School District
11.2016 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Springfield College

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Benedict College

High School Diploma -

Baptist Hill High School