Joy Higgins
51503 - COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA,United States
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Counselor with 11 years of work in mental health, social services and criminal justice fields. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. Works well in clinic-based or provider-based practices. Dedicated Mental Health Counselor with [Number] years of work in mental health, social services and criminal justice fields. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. Works well in clinic-based or provider-based practices.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Family Connections , Inc.
Council Bluffs , Iowa
03.2019 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha , NE
10.1984 - 03.2019
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for third and four year medical students.
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
University of Nebraska At Omahs
Omaha, NE08.1992
Skills
- Group psychotherapy expert
- Clinical interventions
- Learning disability awareness
- Social skills teacher
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Case management proficiency
- Mental health evaluations
- Anxiety disorder expertise
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Building rapport
- Individual and group counseling
- Iowa Professional Counselor Licensure
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Family Connections , Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
10.1984 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
University of Nebraska At Omahs
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