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Karla Bingham

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Caring Residential Counselor with experience supporting independence through daily living skills coaching. Diligent when enhancing residents' mental health and social needs. Focused on meeting resident life plan goals by teaching positive habits, safety tips and time management. Dedicated to encouraging well-suited hobbies and leisure activities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Treatment Counselor

Harbor Light Drug and Center
Indianapolis, IN
05.2021 - 07.2023
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions for residents to improve their mental health.
  • Developed treatment plans that outlined goals, objectives, and strategies for helping each resident address his or her needs.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all assessments, treatments, and services provided to residents.
  • Participated in team meetings to share information on client progress or changes in condition.
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups focused on topics such as anger management techniques or stress reduction skills.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors among residents by providing praise or rewards for desired actions.
  • Maintained accurate records of interactions with clients including notes from individual counseling sessions.
  • Performed crisis intervention duties during emergencies involving suicidal thoughts or violent behavior.
  • Attended workshops and trainings related to residential treatment counseling practices.
  • Provided appropriate feedback and information to help residents succeed in program.
  • Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
  • Provided information on resident progress and development of case plans.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
  • Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
  • Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
  • Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Rehabilitation Counselor/Intern

Rehab Restoration Center INC
Indianapolis, IN
  • Conducted intake interviews with clients to determine their eligibility for services and to identify their needs.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings by providing input regarding the development of effective treatment plans based on individual needs.
  • Help homeless women dealing with addictions while in homeless shelter
  • Conduct groups
  • Help with children that was at the shelter with mothers.
  • Responded to needs and concerns of residents and visitors.

Correctional Lieutenant

State of Indiana Department of Correction
Indianapolis, IN
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal statutes regarding treatment of inmates.
  • Implemented appropriate discipline measures following review of investigation results.
  • Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff.
  • Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents.
  • Coordinated unit activities with other departments within the facility.
  • Monitored security systems for compliance with established protocols.
  • Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
  • Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Prepared written reports summarizing investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy.
  • Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
  • Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
  • Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
  • Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
  • Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
  • Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
  • Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
  • Supervised and made cell assignments.
  • Settled disputes between inmates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Community Psychology

Martin University
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Martin University
Indianapolis, IN
05.2003

Some College (No Degree) - 24 Hours of Accounting

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Process Monitoring
  • Records Management
  • Skill Building
  • Treatment Planning
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Case Documentation
  • Tracking Client Progress
  • Client Goal Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Family Therapy Aptitude

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Timeline

Residential Treatment Counselor

Harbor Light Drug and Center
05.2021 - 07.2023

Rehabilitation Counselor/Intern

Rehab Restoration Center INC

Correctional Lieutenant

State of Indiana Department of Correction

Bachelor of Science - Community Psychology

Martin University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Martin University

Some College (No Degree) - 24 Hours of Accounting

Vincennes University

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