Isabelle Benvenuto, LAC
Morristown
Summary
Highly empathetic and compassionate, with a natural ability to connect and build trust. Understanding of psychological theories and therapeutic techniques, paired with strong communication skills. Committed to fostering positive change and emotional well-being for clients. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied to foster growth and positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor III
Integrity House - Hudson County Corrections
01.2024 - Current
- Provide substance abuse counseling services to clients, assist in setting realistic goals, developing action plans to achieve sobriety and manage co-occurring disorders.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educate clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
- Improve client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Assess client's needs using evidence-based assessment tools (i.e. ASI, CASI, etc.), diagnose clients with substance use disorders using the DSM-5.
- Develop and facilitate group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
Graduate Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered and proctor tests for students
- Advised undergraduate students for coursework selection
- Provided support to the administrative assistant
- Assisted professors with ongoing administrative work
Intern
Integrity House - Hudson County Corrections
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitated multiple weekly groups with incarcerated men and women on the topics of life skills, healthy communication skills, and relapse prevention.
- Met with clients for weekly individual sessions for addictions counseling and co-occurring disorders to assess their goals and determine optimal counseling techniques for their treatment
- Completed intakes and other paperwork for prospective clients to assist the admissions coordinator
- Completed necessary clinical documentation (DAP) notes for both individual and group sessions to document important information and plan for future sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Florham Park, NJ12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Florham Park, NJ05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wroxton College of England
05-2020
Skills
- Intake interviewing
- Counseling
- HIPAA
- Mental health support
- Client advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Substance abuse counseling
- Extensive DSM-iV knowledge
Certification
Licensed Associate Counselor
Timeline
Counselor III
Integrity House - Hudson County Corrections
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Integrity House - Hudson County Corrections
09.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wroxton College of England
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