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Emine Kilic

Queens,NY

Summary

Compassionate mental health counselor with a Master's in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, and experience in supporting diverse populations. Proficient in behavioral assessments, crisis intervention, and individual and group counseling, using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy. Dedicated to creating empathetic, culturally sensitive environments, and advocating for clients' needs. Currently holding a Limited Permit to Practice Mental Health Counseling, I aim to help clients achieve their mental health goals while advancing toward licensure.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Clinician

The Bridge
New York, NY
06.2024 - Current
  • Foster interdisciplinary teamwork, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic, integrated mental health services for diverse clientele.
  • Provide empathetic counseling and crisis intervention, fostering a safe environment for clients to explore and address mental health challenges.
  • Analyze complex cases, synthesize clinical data, and recommend tailored interventions. Contribute to research initiatives advancing mental health practices.
  • Implement cutting-edge counseling techniques, enhancing crisis intervention efficacy and creating a secure environment for client exploration and growth.
  • Actively contribute to research initiatives, collaborating with peers to advance mental health practices and improve treatment outcomes.
  • Create safe spaces for clients, offering empathetic counseling and crisis intervention to address complex mental health challenges effectively.

Clinician Extern

Queens Counseling for Change
Queens, NY
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.
  • Completed written reports, summarizing client's session. Conducted comprehensive group therapy sessions addressing diverse mental health concerns, implementing evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques for optimal client outcomes.
  • Tracked and evaluated client progress, generating detailed session reports to inform treatment strategies and enhance therapeutic effectiveness.

Homeownership Programs Associate

Fifth Avenue Committee
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Conduct outreach of homeownership services to find resources for clients when purchasing homes.
  • Help homeowners to access solar energy and subsidy programs.
  • Develop an outreach plan that include a schedule social media posting and daily work plan to help with communication among organizational partners.
  • Create events to manage registrations and housing vouchers.
  • Assist in homebuyer intake processes and grant applications to collect documents and up with clients.

Education

Master of Art - Forensic Mental Health Counseling

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2024

Dual Bachelor of Art - Forensic Psychology and Criminology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Behavioral assessment
  • DSM and diagnoses
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Suicide prevention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Substance use counseling
  • Goal planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Intake interview/screening
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Empathetic
  • Case documentation
  • Mental status exams/assessments
  • Initial needs and baseline assessments
  • Adolescent to late adulthood counseling skills
  • DHS knowledge
  • NYC Health and Hospitals knowledge
  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Teamwork-oriented

Awards

  • Merit Scholarship, Spring 2017
  • Dean's List, Spring 2019
  • Dean's List, Spring 2020

Coursework

  • Conceptualization and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
  • Criminal Psychological Assessment
  • Clinical Interviewing and Assessment
  • Counseling and Psychotherapy Methods

Certification

Limited Permit to Practice Mental Health Counseling
Permit Number: P134672

Mandated Reporter

Psychological First Aid

Languages

Turkish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Clinician

The Bridge
06.2024 - Current

Clinician Extern

Queens Counseling for Change
08.2023 - 06.2024

Homeownership Programs Associate

Fifth Avenue Committee
02.2022 - 11.2023

Master of Art - Forensic Mental Health Counseling

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York

Dual Bachelor of Art - Forensic Psychology and Criminology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York

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