Joseph Lastraglio
Altamonte Springs
Summary
Compassionate mental health counselor intern skilled in suicide risk assessment, motivational interviewing, and child counseling. Committed to enhancing client mental health through effective individual and group therapy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Positive Behavioral Solutions
Altamonte Springs, FL
06.2023 - Current
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Center for Counseling and Consulting
Casselberry, FL
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans for clients.
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies, ensuring immediate support for clients in distress.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided psychoeducation to clients and families, enhancing understanding of mental health conditions.
Site Lead
Quest Diagnostics
Casselberry, FL
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures during blood collection processes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample collections in electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient experience and streamline blood draw processes.
- Trained and mentored new phlebotomy staff on techniques and best practices for efficient sample collection.
- Developed patient communication strategies to reduce anxiety associated with blood draws, improving overall satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2018
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual counseling
- Anger management
- Family therapy
- Play therapy techniques
- Mental health assessment
Certification
MATCH certified
TF-CBT certified
Timeline
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Positive Behavioral Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Center for Counseling and Consulting
10.2022 - 10.2025
Site Lead
Quest Diagnostics
08.2018 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University