Experienced counselor with over 5 years in the counseling field. National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Strong background in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for clients' mental health and well-being, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive.
Primary duties involve initial assessment and brief psychological treatment for Veterans with a wide range of co-occurring disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, PTSD, depression, substance use, as well as those with complex co-occurring medical conditions. Uses advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
Performed in team leader capacity and organized all treatment and placement activities. Provided substance use disorder treatment, early intervention, and recovery support services to transitioning young adults and their family members. Coordinated day-to-day activities for 6 staff members. Worked with subcontractors and community partners to coordinate services. Ensured project data are collected and reported in timely and complete manner. Conducted community outreach activities to referring agencies and other community partners.
Met with patients to determine exact nature of their mental health concerns. Provided targeting counseling designed to help individuals overcome their problems. Completed clinical documentation and treatment plans. Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change. Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Maintained accurate records of students. Served as support for social emotion learning, provided group and individual counseling services as needed. Assisted with transcripts and enrollment of summer school students. Completed additional duties that were assigned. Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Created classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Established effective rapport with students. Motivated students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide educational foundation. Utilized technology to enhance curriculum including laboratory/hands-on experiences. Established positive relationships with parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors. Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Provided individualized comprehensive counseling and treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Conducted intake/ ASAM assessments. Formulated treatment plans. Provided individual, group, and family therapy. Completed clinical documentation in timely manner. Attended professional development and staffing meetings.
Therapist in hospital acute setting. Provided individual, group, and family therapy. Formulated treatment plans, behavioral management plans, and provided clinical assessments of consumers. Responded to crisis situations to help deescalate and resolve situation, as well as assisted with seclusion and restraining as required. Evaluated consumers for discharge planning. Attended staffing meetings weekly. Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
National Certified Counselor
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
Alabama Counseling Association, Professional Member
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society
I am paneled with BCBS, Cigna, New Directions, and Tricare
National Certified Counselor
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor