Kerri Watchorn
South Sioux City,NE
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality counseling services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Family Wellness Associates
06.2022 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Provided Outreach Therapy to children and adolescents in Sioux City Public School District.
- Conducted assessments, intakes and provided appropriate referrals as needed.
- Provided counseling to clients between ages of 3 to 54.
- Average caseload 34.
Crisis Line and Shelter Advocate
Safe Place
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health
University of South Dakota
Vermillion SD05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Political Science
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2014
Skills
- Certified by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Mental Health Evaluations
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Child Centered Play Therapy
- Iowa Professional Counselor Licensure
- Confidentiality Requirements
- Empathetic and Nonjudgmental
- Self-motivated with strong sense of personal responsibility
References
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Family Wellness Associates
06.2022 - Current
Crisis Line and Shelter Advocate
Safe Place
07.2014 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Political Science
University of South Dakota
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