Jo Ann Bartschat
Newton
Summary
Motivated Christian Counselor eager to bring healing to all people through the working of the Holy Spirit. Adept at applying strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy. Worked with ages four through adult.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Associate Counselor
Lakeside Counseling Associates
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Counseling Student Intern
Pathways Counseling Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine the correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Helped patients deal with the realities of anxiety, depression, and bipolar diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Handled intake calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Practicum Student Counselor
Peaceful Healing
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide the best possible guidance to clients.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Roxbury Board Of Education
09.1994 - 06.2016
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents, and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Familiarized students with basic music concepts such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with an individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Provided instruction in a one-on-one environment for students of varied ages and abilities.
- Taught students to master instrument of choice during weekly lessons.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2018
Master of Music - Conducting
The College Of New Jersey
Trenton05.1998
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.1982
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Mental health support
- Needs assessment
- Case management proficiency
- Treatment Planning
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Interpersonal Communications
Certification
- Licensed Associate Counselor - License Number 37AC00557100
- NPI Number - 1811495054
- Crisis Management Training
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Substance Abuse: Diagnostic, Treatment and Prevention
Additional Information
Lakeside Counseling Associates
Timeline
Licensed Associate Counselor
Lakeside Counseling Associates
09.2021 - Current
Counseling Student Intern
Pathways Counseling Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
Practicum Student Counselor
Peaceful Healing
08.2017 - 12.2017
Instrumental Music Teacher
Roxbury Board Of Education
09.1994 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Master of Music - Conducting
The College Of New Jersey
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Ithaca College
- Licensed Associate Counselor - License Number 37AC00557100
- NPI Number - 1811495054
- Crisis Management Training
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Substance Abuse: Diagnostic, Treatment and Prevention
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