HARRIETT MATTHEWS
163 Peppertree Way, Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Respectful Mental Health Professional with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
John Muir Health
01.2017 - Current
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Charted and recorded confidential client file information, securing it under HIPAA laws.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health
CD Residential House Supervisor
John Muir Health
04.2007 - 01.2017
- Administered oral medications, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
- Managed a residential treatment center for adults with addiction recently released from an inpatient detoxification unit.
- Documented daily observation and incident reports.
- Crisis counseling Provided for the physical, personal and health needs for each patient.
- Ensured conformance to program guidelines in a milieu setting.
- Supervised staff of four.
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
Chemical Dependency Counselor Per Diem
John Muir Health
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, nurses, and social workers, Led eight group therapy sessions each week.
- Conducted two one-on-one counseling sessions per week.
- Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives.
- Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
Education
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling
Diablo Valley College
4 2008
Skills
- Tracking client progress
- Client goal planning
- Substance abuse treatment
- Patient evaluation
- Crisis intervention
- Individual and group therapy
- Solution-focused counseling
- Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
- Milieu management
- Safety and risk assessments
- Time Management
- Relapse Prevention
Certification
2008 Certificate in Addiction Counseling: Addiction Studies
Diablo Valley College - Pleasant Hill CA
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
John Muir Health
01.2017 - Current
Chemical Dependency Counselor Per Diem
John Muir Health
07.2013 - 12.2016
CD Residential House Supervisor
John Muir Health
04.2007 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling
Diablo Valley College
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