Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, therapeutical, case-management, and interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center
05.2021 - Current
As a Primary Clinician I participate in Individual/Group Sessions
I hold a caseload of 10-12 people during each community cycle, based on strengths and staffing
Groups I personally run are Trauma and Addiction, Process Groups, Creative Writing, Grief & Loss, and Celebration
I work with Legals, Marketers, Referrals, Family daily/weekly with each client and their personal necessities
I work with After-care as well, whether if that is IOP or Long-term programming
My short-term goal is to provide strength based preventative services for future relapse risks/proneness to all clients in need.
Detox Counselor/BHT/Assistant Counselor
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center - Westfield, PA
05.2021 - 11.2021
As a Behavioral Health Technician, with a BSW, my work included: Biopsychosocial, Intake Treatment Plans, Initial Trac9s, COW/CIWA assessments, CSSRS assessments/reassessments, Admission intake, and Clientele support as needed and requested by each individual in the community.
Internship
CONCERN-Professional Services for Children, Youth and Families - Mansfield, PA
02.2021 - 05.2021
I assisted with Biopsychosocial, Intake assessments, Research, Clerical office skills, Teamwork, Independent work, Communication skills, Reliability with other counselor clientele when they were on vacation or leave
Clientele check-ins for 30 minutes as further peer support
Advanced documentation with any and all interactions with clients and their family/peers.
Circulation Desk Assistant
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
02.2021 - 05.2021
I worked Nightshift for the Circulation Desk at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
I worked with all Clientele and assisted when needed
I answered questions, guided clients to the correct floors for book selections/study areas
I check-in/out material brought to the desk and assisted with organization as needed.
Inter-Library Loan Student Assistant
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
08.2017 - 12.2020
I worked with the Inter-Loan program for 3 1/2 years
I worked with Iliad and EZ-Borrow electronic data basis
Scanned RAPID requests for students and worked in a Team and Individual environment
I trained new employees and guided them through our systems and the process of each step
I utilized Office documentation, Customer service skills, and Leadership skills as they occurred.
Clerical Support
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
08.2018 - 11.2020
I worked independently, with the occasional team work with Professors and other faculty in Leadership positions
I worked with Office/Word/Excel systems
I kept students updated on events that were occurring in the future on campus
Worked closely with my supervisor and her secretary position
Made sure documents and office supplies were kept stocked, organized, and accessible at all times.
Conference Assistant
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
05.2018 - 08.2018
This position was a summer position at MU
I cleaned rooms, washed linens, created linen packets, decorated welcoming/informative boards in the dorm hallways, organized pins and t-shirts that were ordered for Music/Sports events
Worked closely with Camp Cadet, Music camps, Sport camps, Alumni visitations
I checked in the groups and discharged them
I worked day and night shifts, with the occasional On-call
I provided customer service, emergency support where needed, peer support, and guidance.
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
12.2023
Bachelor's - Social Work
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
05.2021
Minor - Child Welfare
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
05.2021
High school -
Williamson High School
06.2017
Skills
Case Management Documentation
Individual Counseling
Family sessions
Contact notes
Group sessions
Biopsychosocial/Intake Assessments
MTP/MTP Reviews
C-SSRS/ASA/AMA forms
Confidentiality
Veteran Affairs
Addiction/Mental health Counseling
Nursing Assessments
Group Therapy
De-escalation
Behavioral Health Technician Skills
Admissions Assessments
Communication Skills
Individual Sessions
Company Software
Peer Review research
Independent/Team Work
Customer Service
Dewey Decimal System
Library Computer Programming
Resources
Flexible scheduling
Training Employees
Office Word/Excel software
Organized essentials and documentation
Creativity
Updating Peers on future occurring Events
Coordinated Events
Emergency Services
Day/Night shifts
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Crisis Management
Child & Family Counseling
SSRS
Social work
Behavioral therapy
Conflict management
Clerical experience
Leadership
Groups
Social Work Club, 08/2017, 10/2020, Secretary for one year (2019-2020)
Phi Alpha Honor Society, 09/2018, 05/2021, Secretary for two years, President for one.
Awards
PA Student Success Award, 08/2020, Have also received the award in 2018 and 2019. This award is based on students' GPA.
MF Tabor Social Work Scholarship, 09/2020, The Tabor Scholarship is presented annually to a Mansfield University social work major who has completed 91 credits with a minimum of 3.0 QPA to qualify. Selection by Social Work faculty members is based on demonstrated high moral and ethical standards and a commitment to rural social work practice.
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center
05.2021 - Current
Detox Counselor/BHT/Assistant Counselor
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center - Westfield, PA
05.2021 - 11.2021
Internship
CONCERN-Professional Services for Children, Youth and Families - Mansfield, PA
02.2021 - 05.2021
Circulation Desk Assistant
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
02.2021 - 05.2021
Clerical Support
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
08.2018 - 11.2020
Conference Assistant
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
05.2018 - 08.2018
Inter-Library Loan Student Assistant
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
08.2017 - 12.2020
Master's degree - Social Work
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's - Social Work
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Minor - Child Welfare
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
High school -
Williamson High School
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