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Erin McCarthy
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Counseling Intern at Carolina Psychological Associates, skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy and multicultural competence, and older populations. Experience with group facilitation for grief and loss. Enhanced client outcomes through evidence-based interventions and collaborative treatment planning. Successfully engaged clients in goal-setting, fostering personal growth and resilience. Committed to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality while delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Counseling Intern
Carolina Psychological Associates
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for clients, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Engaged clients in goal-setting activities that fostered personal growth and promoted self-efficacy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment interventions, making necessary adjustments to better support client goals and progress.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting client progress and ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in clinical supervision, actively seeking feedback from supervisors to enhance therapeutic skills and improve client outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with clients and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans, setting attainable goals tailored to each client''s specific needs.
- Provided culturally sensitive counseling services, demonstrating respect for diversity and individual differences among clients.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments to gather relevant information for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Improved clients' overall well-being by incorporating mindfulness and relaxation techniques into therapy sessions.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using Simple Practice.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05-2025
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Gerontological counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual counseling
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Treatment Planning
- Mental health diagnosis
- Grief and loss counseling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Group facilitation
Interests
Timeline
Clinical Counseling Intern
Carolina Psychological Associates
01.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
McDaniel College
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