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KENNETH DOWELL

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Compassionate Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Skilled Counselor with strong background helping addiction based clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

Cornerstone Of Recovery
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.

PHYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Pasadinavilla Smokey Mountain Lodge, Renaissance Healthcare Group LLC
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.

Omni Visions, Inc
02.2010 - 06.2017
  • Assist Residents with functional needs.
  • Responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility.
  • Ensuring the safety of residents and maintaining a therapeutic environment
  • Familiarize with histories and needs of the residents, and be capable of identifying cues and behavior that may indicate a change in the residents status or condition
  • Document on residents, communicate with nursing staff, psychotherapists and physicians
  • Interact with residents throughout the working shift.
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
  • Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
  • Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
  • Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN

Skills

  • Issue Analysis
  • Routine Inspections
  • Curtain Hemming
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Documentation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Customer Rapport
  • Customer Interaction
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Counselor

Cornerstone Of Recovery
03.2021 - Current

PHYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Pasadinavilla Smokey Mountain Lodge, Renaissance Healthcare Group LLC
03.2017 - 02.2021

Omni Visions, Inc
02.2010 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Walters State Community College

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