John Horner
Yukon,OK
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Counselor Candidate with strong background helping diverse clientele overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Currently under supervision for licensure in the State of Oklahoma. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Silver Linings Counseling
Edmond, OK
08.2021 - Current
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages [Number] to [Number].
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Silver Linings Counseling
Edmond, OK
03.2019 - Current
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Performed 700 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions, typically seeing 2 - 4 patients per week.
- Used [Software] to implement client cases into system and provided updates whenever required.
- Observed over 20 individuals and groups to assess, evaluate and predict behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Helped patients to deal with realities of metal health diagnoses and develop coping skills.
Water Resources Operator
City Of Edmond
Edmond, OK
10.2000 - Current
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
- Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting.
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP and client specifications.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
- Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts and slakers regularly.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling W/a Clinical Mental Health Emphasis
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Safety
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK1996
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- HIPAA Requirements
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Individual Counseling
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Creative Thinking
- Best Practices and Standards
- Peer Counseling
- Professional Relationships
- Behavioral Disorders
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Therapy and Counseling
Affiliations
Member of the American Counseling Association.
4.0 GPA while in Masters Program.
Additional Information
After careful consideration and counsel with my wife, the decision was made to begin the journey of obtaining my Masters Degree in Counseling. Thus began a journey that has led me to where I am now. A graduate and LPC Candidate with aspirations of helping as many people as I can. This is a calling that has been present for a long time. I am very appreciative of the journey and look forward to progressing even more.
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Silver Linings Counseling
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Silver Linings Counseling
03.2019 - Current
Water Resources Operator
City Of Edmond
10.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling W/a Clinical Mental Health Emphasis
Mid-America Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Safety
University of Central Oklahoma
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