Kelly Chism
Mobile,AL
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-counselor
Mobile County Public School System
W.D. Robbins Elementary School
10.2016 - Current
- Implements elementary school counseling program curriculum based on student assessments and appraisal information.
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, administration, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitate classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling to emphasize development of personal, social, educational and career plans.
- Use data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
AltaPointe/Baldwin County Mental Health Center
Baldwin County, AL
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues, including group, individual, and family counseling and case management,
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Developed and implemented program curriculum.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
Adolescent IOP Counselor/Adult IOP Counselor
Bradford Health Services
Mobile, AL
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Provided clinical services for patients including group, individual, and family counseling and case management.
- Reviewed and maintained chart and clinical documentation for medical record purposes.
- Conducted Drug Assessments for Strickland Youth Services and maintained communications with all referral sources.
Family Service Coordinator/Special Projects Coordinator
Habitat For Humanity In Mobile County
Mobile, AL
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Responsible for affiliate's procedures for selection of homeowner families, and programs designed to support families after family has been selected.
STEPS Program Manager/Crisis Residential Counselor
The Bridge, Inc.
Mobile, AL
02.2001 - 07.2006
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Provided clinical services including group, individual, and family counseling and case management.
- Supervised and managed scheduling, hiring, and disciplinary proceedings for approximately 35 employees.
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12.1998
Skills
- ASCA National Model Principles
- Crisis Intervention
- Robbins Leadership Team Member
- ASCA Member
- ALSCA Member
- ALCA Member
Accomplishments
- 2022 Program of Distinction Award
- 2023 Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Award
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
Timeline
School-counselor
Mobile County Public School System
10.2016 - Current
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
AltaPointe/Baldwin County Mental Health Center
04.2013 - 09.2016
Adolescent IOP Counselor/Adult IOP Counselor
Bradford Health Services
09.2008 - 03.2013
Family Service Coordinator/Special Projects Coordinator
Habitat For Humanity In Mobile County
03.2007 - 08.2008
STEPS Program Manager/Crisis Residential Counselor
The Bridge, Inc.
02.2001 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Auburn University