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Jerry Armour

Red Boiling Springs,TN

Summary

Passionate Counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with four years of comprehensive experience in outpatient care. Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farmer

Self-employeed
Red Boiling Springs, TN
01.2008 - Current
  • Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
  • Maintained financial, operational and employment records for farms or ranches.
  • Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
  • Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems and farming processes.
  • Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
  • Provided routine care for livestock including feeding, watering, herding, branding, castrating .
  • Evaluated animals' health condition; administered medications when necessary.
  • Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.

Counselor

Volunteer Behavioral Health
Lafayette, TN
01.2004 - 08.2007
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
  • Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
  • Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics related to mental health.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
  • Provided guidance and support to families through family therapy sessions.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
  • Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
  • Identified clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care.
  • Evaluated patients to determine need for transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
  • Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced patient's treatment plan.
  • Obtained or maintained proper licensure or certification to meet state requirements.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
  • Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
  • Assigned group or family sessions to assist with modifying problem behaviors.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Growth and Development and Mental Health

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY
12-2004

Skills

  • Care Planning
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Needs Assessment
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Intervention Planning
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Behavior Modification
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Family therapy aptitude
  • Parenting skills educator
  • Adolescent Development
  • Dual diagnosis expertise
  • Treatment Plans
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Personal Development Sessions
  • Building rapport
  • Career Counseling
  • Grief counseling

Certification

Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider

Timeline

Farmer

Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current

Counselor

Volunteer Behavioral Health
01.2004 - 08.2007

Master of Arts - Human Growth and Development and Mental Health

Lindsey Wilson College
Jerry Armour