JAMES WHITEHEAD
Savannah,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Thunderbolt Counseling
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, offering empathetic support and crisis intervention to address immediate needs and establish trust-based therapeutic relationships.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Savannah State University
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, monitored progress throughout the treatment plan, and collaborated on intervention plans with other mental health specialists, doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Retail Associate
Alabama Goodwill Industries
12.2012 - 02.2016
- Demonstrated outstanding customer service, promoted sale of merchandise, and maintained a professional appearance.
Education
Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
South University-Savannah
Savannah, GA06.2023
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - undefined
Saint Leo University
Savannah, GA01.2020
Associates of Arts in Liberal Studies - undefined
Saint Leo University
Savannah, GA06.2019
Skills
- Individual / Group Counseling (2 years)
- Addiction Counseling
- Case Management (1 year)
- Crisis Intervention (1 year)
- Group Therapy (1 year)
- Behavioral Therapy (1 year)
Certification
- Associate Professional Counselor, 06/2024 - 09/2026
- NCC, 10/2024 - 10/2029
- National Certified Counselor
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Thunderbolt Counseling
04.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Savannah State University
05.2022 - 06.2023
Retail Associate
Alabama Goodwill Industries
12.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - undefined
Saint Leo University
Associates of Arts in Liberal Studies - undefined
Saint Leo University
Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
South University-Savannah
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