John Gooch
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
I am a qualified behavioral health provider with a positive record in Perspectives Behavioral Health Management (former) and Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance (current); I excel at compassionate care and HIPAA compliance and demonstrate my ability to improve client satisfaction through effective symptom management strategies and empathetic support. I am also skilled in collaborating with school staff in the Fort Smith Public Schools to meet my clients' needs. I also ensure timely documentation, showcasing initiative, and teamwork.
As a Qualified Health Provider, I bring expertise in patient care and holistic health practices. Lastly, I enjoy working and supporting diverse patient needs and working with clients to ensure that their goals are met with their treatment plans. I also demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking and compassionate communication and utilize my advanced counseling skills to ensure my clients are heard and supported.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider
Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients of various age demographics with learning appropriate coping strategies, teaching self-care techniques, and exploring other options to assist them with symptom management.
- Working with other therapists during supervision to ensure that the needs of our clients are being met and for constructive feedback to help improve my client care performance.
- Working with the Fort Smith Public Schools to ensure that my client's needs are being met and suggesting tips and strategies to staff to help reach the client's needs in the classroom setting.
- Ensuring that the clients' charts are correctly updated, assisting with CCBHC questionnaires, and reporting any signs or reports of abuse to the child abuse hotline number to ensure their wellbeing.
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider
Perspectives Behavioral Health Management
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Advocated for clients' needs and support them with their symptom management.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students and addressed any questions or concerns they may have during observations.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care.
- Teaching appropriate coping strategies to assist the clients with managing their symptom-related issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical And Mental Health.
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith12-2018
Skills
- Taking the initiative
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Excels at working with others
- Kind and empathetic
- Ensure work gets documented and submitted on time
Timeline
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider
Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center
12.2019 - Current
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider
Perspectives Behavioral Health Management
05.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical And Mental Health.
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
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