Desired Job Title
Mental Health CounselorSchool CounselorElementary Resource TeacherWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: San Antonio, TX
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Judith Pfeifer
Mental Health Therapist
San Antonio,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Seasoned mental health professional with expertise in child and adolescent counseling and specialized psychotherapy techniques, including play therapy and sandtray therapy. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans and provide crisis intervention. Eager to contribute skills and experience to a Mental Health Counselor role, supporting clients in achieving mental wellness.
Experienced with therapeutic techniques and client assessment in mental health counseling. Utilizes evidence-based practices to create effective treatment plans, ensuring client progress and well-being. Knowledge of crisis intervention and empathetic communication, fostering supportive environment for clients. Specialized in Play Therapy , Sandtray Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment. Experienced with fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Lifetime Christian Counselors
San Antonio, TX
06.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Provided crisis counseling services to individuals in need of immediate intervention.
- Educated families about the importance of mental health awareness and self-care strategies.
- Contracted with Child Protective Services to provide mental health services for clients in reunification process.
- Experienced in writing Psycho-Social Assessments
- Specialized in Play Therapy
- Specialized in Sandtray Therapy
- Specialized in Animal Assisted Therapy
- Orchestrated therapeutic play environments
- Implemented evidence - based interventions
- Analyzed behavioral patterns
- Mediated family dynamics
School Counselor
Harlandale ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.1989 - Current
- Coordinated referrals for outside services such as mental health or medical care when appropriate.
- Collaborated with school staff to develop strategies for students exhibiting behavioral challenges.
- Conducted group counseling sessions to address issues such as bullying, peer pressure and self-esteem.
Elementary Resource Teacher
Corpus Christi ISD
Corpus Christi, TX
08.1987 - 05.1989
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators and outside agencies to ensure success of each student.
- Created a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fostered collaboration among all learners.
- Organized and facilitated small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Employed a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Provided remedial instruction when needed using evidence-based interventions designed for specific areas of need.
Education
Master of Arts - School Leadership
Trinity University
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Team leadership
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Case documentation
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Flexible schedule
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Individual and group counseling
- Clinical interventions
- Therapeutic interventions
- Risk assessments
- Mental health evaluations
- Community resources
- Patient advocacy
- Family systems theory
- Group therapy facilitation
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Play therapy techniques
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Empathy development
- Intake screening
- Family counseling
- Grief counseling
- Developing relationships
- Marriage and family therapy
- Behavior modification
- Confidential records
- Medicaid
- Tracking client progress
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Behavioral health assessment
- Client goal planning
Certification
- Mid Management Administration -
- Counselor Pre K-12 -
- Licensed Professional Counselor #10351
- Early Childhood Certification
- Special Ed Certification
- Elementary Education Certification
- Registered Play Therapist
- Registered Animal Assisted Therapist
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Lifetime Christian Counselors
06.2017 - Current
School Counselor
Harlandale ISD
08.1989 - Current
Elementary Resource Teacher
Corpus Christi ISD
08.1987 - 05.1989
Master of Arts - School Leadership
Trinity University