Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brookside Community Church/CDC
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored conditionally released, mentally ill individuals found not guilty in criminal court cases.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diagnosis, diseases and issues.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.