ERICA JOHNSON
Blakeslee,PA
Summary
Empathetic School Based Counselor providing a wide variety of individual, group and family counseling techniques and intervention strategies. Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed records and reports. Driven to inspire youth and their families to reach their full potential. Enjoys being a team player in a diverse working environment. Equipped with firsthand experience as a loving mother of three children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Based Counselor
Valley Youth House
08.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Collaborated with families, school counselors, teachers and administrators to ensure best outcomes for student progress.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Family Based Therapist
Merakey Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Maintained current knowledge of family therapy treatment modalities by attending training.
- Constructed progress notes, evaluations and recommendations to maintain individual case files.
- Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
Counselor
PA Treatment & Healing
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided mental health services for 32 adolescents with diverse behavioral problems, facilitated group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and handled behavioral escalations
- Worked with family to develop and implement discipline strategies to promote positive behavior
- Consulted bi-weekly with school counselors, psychologists, affiliated agencies, and family members for collaboration of care
- Completed required documentation efficiently and on-time including treatment plans, monthly reviews, biopsychosocial assessments, DAP notes, and discharge summaries
- Contributed to weekly treatment team meeting collaboration with colleagues to ensure strongest treatment plan for clients
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling With LPC
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2016
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Active listener
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Behavior management techniques
- Goal oriented
- Problem Solver
- Career guidance
- Highly Dependable
- Culturally-sensitive
- Suicide prevention training
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- National Certified Counselor (NBCC)
- Certified School Counselor (New Jersey)
Accomplishments
- Received Good Conduct Award from the United States Coast Guard in 2013
- Received Letter of Appreciation from the Commander of the United States Coast Guard Sector New York in 2014
Timeline
School Based Counselor
Valley Youth House
08.2022 - Current
Family Based Therapist
Merakey Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
Counselor
PA Treatment & Healing
01.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - School Counseling With LPC
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Kean University
- National Certified Counselor (NBCC)
- Certified School Counselor (New Jersey)
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