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