KELLI MCKAY
Beulah,ND
Summary
I'm currently in pursuit of finishing my Graduate degree with an internship and plan to take the NCE in the spring as well as graduate in August. I enjoy working with couples, children/teens, young adults and individuals. Working in a community setting is my desire. I love to encourage people in their strengths and help them develop skills or use skills they already have to move into a positive direction in their lives. I'm an effective student committed to learning, developing skills in counseling and team contribution. I'm self-directed and energetic with good performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Practicum Student
Anchor Christian Counseling
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive environment that catered to all clients'' needs.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings, allowing for self-reflection and professional growth as a therapist in training.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained thorough documentation, ensuring accurate case records for both legal compliance and ongoing treatment purposes.
- Assisted in conducting assessments, gathering essential data for accurate diagnosis and tailored intervention strategies.
- Contributed to the improvement of treatment plans by incorporating evidence-based interventions and individual client needs.
- Gained proficiency in various therapeutic modalities through hands-on application during practicum placement.
- Developed client rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
Home Child Care Provider
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings
- Implemented curriculum
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way
- Designed monthly activity schedules
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention
- Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner
Retail Sales Associate
Maurices
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach
- Completed setup, breakdown and product preparation for promotional displays and in-store demonstrations
- Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts
- Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business
- Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses
Mental Health Associate
Acadia Montana
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Worked with children, families, and administration in a school to facilitate community based therapeutic services
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients and families throughout their transitions
- Led summer day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating mood, affect, behaviors, reactions to stimuli, and overall condition of client
- Advised students on academic plan and course selection
- Frequently testified as an expert witness in juvenile transfer cases
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2011
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Bismarck, ND01.2001
Skills
- Consistently meet goals
- Time management
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Team building
- Crisis Management
- Organizational Development
- Certified in Psychological first aid
- Certified in Trauma-informed care
Timeline
Counseling Practicum Student
Anchor Christian Counseling
08.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Maurices
07.2016 - 04.2017
Home Child Care Provider
01.2016 - 01.2018
Mental Health Associate
Acadia Montana
08.2011 - 10.2014
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Messiah University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Century High School
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