John Carreon
Corpus Christi,Tx.
Summary
Compassionate Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Skilled Clinical Mental Health Counselor with strong background in 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 as a LPC-Associate.
Overview
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Work History
Practicum and Internship Counselor
Community Outreach Center
- Provided individual and group counseling services for low socioeconomic local families in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas, via face to face and telehealth services
- Provided individual mental health diagnosis, therapeutic skills training, and treatment planning, while also maintaining a positive therapeutic bond with all clients
- Conducted intake screenings for new and returning clients
- Conducted mental health assessments such as the OQ-45 and the YOQ-45
- Worked with peers to provide the best mental health services to fit the client’s needs by adhering to the Counseling Code of Ethics and the standards of the MSJCC.
Maintenance Manager
Schlitterbahn
- Provided training and supervision to 10 maintenance technicians
- Provided customer services to all guest while visiting
- Maintained all loges, standard operating procedures, and MSDS updates throughout the year
- Provided a positive workplace environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Master’s degree - Professional Counseling
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Public speaking ability
- HIPAA
- Mental Health Support
- Self-care strategies
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Building rapport
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Honor Graduate Award.
Awards
- Retired from U.S. Coast Guard with honorable discharge in 2013
- Served honorably in the U.S. Navy
- Graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- Inducted into the Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International Chi Sigma Lota
- Volunteer as a fishing guide for Hero’s on the Water for the past two years
Affiliations
- Member of the Texas Counseling Association
- Member of Chi Sigma Lota Honor Society
Certification
- LPC-Associate - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Volunteer as a kayak fishing guide for Hero's on the Water for the past 2 years
Heroes on the Water is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides no-cost therapeutic kayak fishing experiences to veterans, first-responders, active-duty military members and their families. Heroes on the Water helps wounded warriors relax, rehabilitate, and reintegrate through kayak fishing and the outdoors. I am responsible for the safety and well-being of disabled veterans and their families by providing my knowledge and experience with kayaking and fishing, while maintaining safety standards during the experience for the veteran and their family.
Timeline
Practicum and Internship Counselor
Community Outreach Center
Maintenance Manager
Schlitterbahn
Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Master’s degree - Professional Counseling
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- LPC-Associate - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
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