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Kalastika Watson

Kalastika Watson

Irving

Summary

Compassionate mental health counselor skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Qualified Mental Health Professional

Metrocare Services
Dallas
08.2024 - Current

Mental Health Professional

Cognitive Development Center
Ferriday
10.2023 - 07.2024

Mental Health Professional

All About You Counseling Agency
Ferriday
05.2023 - 07.2024

Child Welfare Specialist

Department of Children & Family Services
Vidalia
10.2017 - 07.2024

Mental Health Professional

New Horizon Counseling Agency
Ferriday
04.2016 - 02.2018

Juvenile Case Manager

Adams County School District
Natchez
07.2016 - 09.2017

Certified Police Officer

Ferriday Police Department
Ferriday
08.2012 - 07.2015

Substitute Teacher

Concordia Parish School Board
Ferriday
01.2009 - 03.2011

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grambling State University
LA
01.2006

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cultural competency
  • Anger management
  • Individual counseling
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Behavioral management
  • Patient documentation
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Professional development
  • Behavioral assessment

Certification

CPR

Timeline

Qualified Mental Health Professional

Metrocare Services
08.2024 - Current

Mental Health Professional

Cognitive Development Center
10.2023 - 07.2024

Mental Health Professional

All About You Counseling Agency
05.2023 - 07.2024

Child Welfare Specialist

Department of Children & Family Services
10.2017 - 07.2024

Juvenile Case Manager

Adams County School District
07.2016 - 09.2017

Mental Health Professional

New Horizon Counseling Agency
04.2016 - 02.2018

Certified Police Officer

Ferriday Police Department
08.2012 - 07.2015

Substitute Teacher

Concordia Parish School Board
01.2009 - 03.2011

Master of Science - Social Work

Louisiana College

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grambling State University
Kalastika Watson