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KELSEY CHUCKOVICH

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Experienced professional Counselor adept at engaging individuals and groups in behavioral health programs. Proficient in collaborative and solution-focused goal setting. Excellent communication skills, time management, and planning to meet program goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WorkLife Hawaii EAP Counselor

Child & Family Service
Honolulu, HI
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provided EAP counseling in a short-term, solution-focused program, providing behavioral health, emotional support, and resources to clients.
  • Attended Employee Benefit Fairs to provide community outreach with interpersonal communication, information, and referral information.
  • Provided community resources and referrals to meet the needs of clients in need of continued care and support.
  • Developed strength-based assessments and goal setting in a collaborative manner.
  • Completed documentation of client contacts, goal-setting, and progress in a timely manner.

Military and Family Life Counselor

MHN Government Services, Centene Corporation
Honolulu, HI
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provided short-term counseling and outreach to the military population in schools and child care centers, resulting in improved emotional and behavioral support.
  • Delivered psycho-education to individual students and groups on issues such as relocation and deployment to improve coping with transitions.
  • Led small student groups to provide support, increase coping skills, communication skills, and problem solving.
  • Collaborated with teachers, staff, and administrators to support youth and families with education, emotional support, and referrals as needed.

Staff Counselor

Samaritan Counseling Center
Honolulu, HI
07.2013 - 12.2014
  • Provided mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, and families to meet goals for improved behavioral health.
  • Documentation in treatment plans, goal setting, and progress notes in a timely manner.
  • Consulted with professional colleagues and provided community and behavioral health resources to clients.
  • Designed behavioral treatment plans and interventions to improve emotional support, behavioral health, and social support.

Mental Health Therapist

Parents And Children Together
Honolulu, HI
07.2004 - 12.2006
  • Provided direct service, family counseling, and education to improve client's behavior, and family functioning.
  • Educated families and clients on evidenced-based strategies to improve youth functioning, and reduce anti-social behaviors.
  • Conducted therapeutic interventions to improve behaviors at home, in schools, and in the community.
  • Collaborated closely with treatment team members to coordinate clients' pro-social activities and services.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Chaminade University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of California at Santa Barbara

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Solution-focused goal setting
  • Community resource specialist
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Ethics, Honolulu HI, 1 day training, 2019

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Honolulu HI, 2 day training, 2018

Volunteer

Hawaii Pacific Health, Volunteer, Child Life Program (2019-2020)

Girls On The Run, Girls Head Coach (2017)

Make-A-Wish, Wish Granter volunteer (2013)

Timeline

WorkLife Hawaii EAP Counselor

Child & Family Service
10.2018 - 04.2019

Military and Family Life Counselor

MHN Government Services, Centene Corporation
01.2015 - 11.2016

Staff Counselor

Samaritan Counseling Center
07.2013 - 12.2014

Mental Health Therapist

Parents And Children Together
07.2004 - 12.2006

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Chaminade University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of California at Santa Barbara
KELSEY CHUCKOVICH