Joshua Steelman
Mental Health Clinician #130302
Fresno,CA
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Family Foundations Counseling Services
03.2021 - Current
- Full time mental health clinician at Hoover high school for Fresno unified school district
- Crisis response team member for risk and threat assessments
- Special education clients with severe mental illness experience
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Psychotherapist
Tulare Youth Service Bureau
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted thorough and individualized assessments to identify the root of issues affecting a patient(s)
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Facilitated group therapy for sex offenders and victims
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Assisted clients in overcoming trauma, finding solutions to difficult problems, and developing healthy coping mechanisms
- Maintained orderly patient record documentation and tracked patient progress meticulously
- Performed crisis interventions when necessary
- Worked with patients with diagnoses such as depression disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder
- Aimed to provide patients with the highest level of therapy possible.
Military Veteran's Advocate
Wounded Warrior Project
03.2013 - 02.2019
- Empower Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to transition from military to civilian life by counseling in hard times and encourage them by providing life changing benefits
- Analyzed claims to determine percentage of disability, permanent and total disability and entitlement to compensation.
- Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.
- Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
Owner Operator
Central Valley Hydrographics
04.2010 - 06.2018
- Provide custom Hydrographics also known as immersion printing or Hydro dipping, a method of applying printed designs to three-dimensional surfaces.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Bus Driver and Mechanic
Tulare City School District
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Performed the functions of a bus driver daily for transporting passengers from grades K-8
- Specific responsibility of performing repairs and preventative maintenance on buses as a mechanic.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Military Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2001 - 10.2006
- Monitored enemy units in hostile zones and reports on information.
- Supervised work of junior officers, evaluated performance and produced detailed reports.
- Created and executed successful battle plans to support troops, capture points and defend supply lines.
- Trained personnel to improve performance and attain mission-ready status.
- Worked closely with civilian agencies to coordinate military operations and carry out orders.
- Adhered to strict protocols and followed orders while conducting operational missions.
- Protected and guided personnel under command, maintaining safety, well-being, and mission readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 04.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 07.2015 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Social Work
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA 08.2009 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School
Tulare, CA 08.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
Avatar and Smartcare software
CANS certification
Microsoft officeZoom and Microsoft Teams (virtual therapy)Counseling
Treatment Documentation
Needs Determination
Records Maintenance
Progress Reporting
Peer Counseling
Truancy Counseling
Individual Counseling
School Programs Development
Student Support
Intake Screening
EMR Software
Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
Case Management Proficiency
Substance Abuse Counseling
Grief Counseling
Suicide Prevention
Eating Disorder Treatment
Family Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Group Therapy Facilitation
Clinical Interventions
Cultural Sensitivity
Patient Advocacy
Biopsychosocial Assessments
Risk Assessments
Clinical Documentation
Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
Mental Health Evaluations
Skilled in Intake Interviewing
PTSD Specialist
Therapeutic Interventions
Emergency Response
Psychotropic Medications Knowledge
Psychosocial Assessment
Case Management
Treatment Planning
Crisis Intervention
Readjustment Counseling
Adept at Conflict Resolution
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Patient Evaluation
Confidential Records
Discharge Planning
ICANotes
Psychiatric Evaluation
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
CBT and EMDR
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Family Foundations Counseling Services
03.2021 - Current
Psychotherapist
Tulare Youth Service Bureau
05.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
04.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
07.2015 - 02.2017
Military Veteran's Advocate
Wounded Warrior Project
03.2013 - 02.2019
Owner Operator
Central Valley Hydrographics
04.2010 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Social Work
College of The Sequoias
08.2009 - 06.2012
Bus Driver and Mechanic
Tulare City School District
01.2007 - 09.2009
Military Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2001 - 10.2006
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School
08.1995 - 06.1999
Group Therapy
- Happy trails riding academy (equine therapy)
- ASRP- adolescence sexual responsibility program (girls up to 18 years old)
- SAT- sexual abuse treatment program (boys up to 18 years old)
- Veterans- group therapy with Wounded Warrior Project
Associations
- Team Rubicon Crisis Responce Team Member
- California Marriage and Family Therapist
- Wounded Warrior Project Peer Mentor
- Tulare Baseball Association Coach
- Tulare Softball Association Coach
- Amvets post #56