Erica Love Gatlin, LCPC
Wichita,KS
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Contract Employee
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented counseling services and responses to treatment in client case files.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers State University
Camden, NJMaster of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05.2021
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Care Coordination
- Mental health evaluations
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Clinical interventions
- Intake Screening
- Clinical Documentation
- Building rapport
- Individual Counseling
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Contract Employee
10.2021 - 08.2024
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers State University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Henderson State University
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