JULIA M CASTEEL
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking to contribute to an organization committed to meeting the needs of the population it serves. With prior experience as a mental health counselor, I am passionate about utilizing my skills to provide direct services and make a positive impact. I strongly believe in the importance of collaboration in delivering effective care. During my graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, I completed 1,500 therapeutic contact hours. Additionally, I served as president of an on-campus student organization and chaired a counseling group for undergraduate women of color, showcasing my leadership abilities and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Previously, I joined an organization that prioritized children's mental health and advocated for federally mandated supports within the school system. During this time, I collaborated with professionals such as medication providers and speech and language therapists while working remotely.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Caregiver
12.2018 - Current
- In December of 2018 I resigned my full time position as a School Based Therapist in order to offer full time caregiving to a family member who passed in 2024
School Based Therapist
Centerstone
08.2015 - 12.2018
- As a School Based Therapist I was charged with meeting the therapeutic and emotional needs of the clients referred to me by the schools teachers or administrators
- In this remote position without administrative support I was task with contacting the students caregivers, creating and doing intake appointments, maintaining all documentation to company and insurance standards, keeping documentation and records up to date on each client with caregiver meetings every six (6) months, meeting required company therapeutic hours, communicating with the students other providers such as primary care physicians and occupational therapists, coordinating with other school staff in creating Federally implemented supports such as IEPs and 504s, returning caregiver phone calls and emails
- In addition to the above listed tasks I also worked to accurately diagnose and treat the presenting behaviors and needs of the clients, intervene in any crisis situations which were presented either inside or outside of the school setting, write and implement safety plans for students with varying ideations, report dangerous living circumstances to the appropriate authorities, and make timely decisions when faced with a client needing the additional support of hospitalization
Education
Master's - Mental Health Counseling
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12.2014
Master's - School Counseling
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12.2014
Bachelor's - Psychology
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12.2011
Skills
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Full Time Caregiver
12.2018 - Current
School Based Therapist
Centerstone
08.2015 - 12.2018
Master's - School Counseling
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor's - Psychology
Austin Peay State University
Master's - Mental Health Counseling
Austin Peay State University