Janai Foster
customer service
Cedar Hill,Texas
Summary
Skilled Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by Texas.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor/Billing Specialist
Help Is Possible
Dallas, TX
09.1990 - 08.2000
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Counselor
Green House Treatment Center
Grand Prairie, TX
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
Counselor
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2000 - 09.2012
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem.
- Engaged students in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05.2004
Skills
- Client Counseling
- Needs Assessment
- Care Planning
- Intervention Planning
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Office Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis Response
- Public Speaking Ability
- Intake Assessments
- Interventions
- Psychotropic Medications Knowledge
- Social Work
- Treatment Planning
- Treatment Plans
- Knowledge of Juvenile Justice System
- Client Needs Assessment
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
- Adept at Conflict Resolution
- Case Management Proficiency
- Adolescent Counseling
- Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
Certification
- LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Timeline
Counselor
Green House Treatment Center
03.2015 - Current
Counselor
Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2000 - 09.2012
Counselor/Billing Specialist
Help Is Possible
09.1990 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Dallas Baptist University