Kevin Fischer
Geneva,IL
Summary
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed in Illinois.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Abuse Intervention Counselor
Community Crisis Center
06.2014 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
Waiter/Head Bartender
Applebees
06.2008 - 01.2016
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Internship- Assisted Caregiver
Rosewood Care Center of Elgin
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Counseling Intern
Ecker Center for Mental Health
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University
Schaumburg, IL10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Judson University
Elgin, IL12.2010
Skills
- Over 10-years of experience working with domestic violence perpetrators
- Over 10-years of experience doing individual and group therapy
- Assessment, Case Conceptualization
- Treatment Planning
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Certification
- LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional
- 40 hour domestic violence training
- 20 hour sexual assault training
- 20 hour partner abuse intervention training
Timeline
Abuse Intervention Counselor
Community Crisis Center
06.2014 - Current
Internship- Assisted Caregiver
Rosewood Care Center of Elgin
02.2010 - 06.2010
Counseling Intern
Ecker Center for Mental Health
09.2008 - 01.2009
Waiter/Head Bartender
Applebees
06.2008 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Judson University
- LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional
- 40 hour domestic violence training
- 20 hour sexual assault training
- 20 hour partner abuse intervention training
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