Joshua Gregory
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Counselor with a proven track record at Carney Hospital, adept in Case Documentation and Individual and Group Counseling. Excelled in implementing evidence-based practices, leading to a significant improvement in patient treatment outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention and developing personalized care plans, demonstrating exceptional care coordination and empathy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Carney Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Led counseling groups to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues and Coping skills.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Documented client's progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental status.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Provided therapeutic activities to adolescence and adults in an in-patient hospital to support emotional expression and build connection.
Recovery Specialist
Hope House Addiction Services
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Supported all milieu staff in program operations including safety checks and client admissions/discharges.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Observed and reported clients' health and mental status to the Director.
Mental Health Counselor
Bournewood Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Assists patients to clarify their course of treatment through providing a safe environment and performing assignments as needed.
- Consistently observes patients for changes in mental status and changes in safety on unit checks.
- Participates in discussion of patients, contributing to understanding/interventions for effective outcomes.
- Takes and records patients vital signs as directed.
- Documents daily patients' participation in treatment and observed response to interventions
Education
High School Diploma -
The English High School
Jamaica Plain, MA06.2014
Skills
- Case Documentation
- Care Coordination
- EMR Software
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Risk Assessments
- Intake Screening
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Carney Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Recovery Specialist
Hope House Addiction Services
05.2022 - 11.2022
Mental Health Counselor
Bournewood Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
The English High School
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