Kimberly-Marie Brooks
ALAMEDA,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate mental health professional with a proven track record at Alameda Family Services, enhancing student well-being through crisis management, individual and group counseling. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and multicultural competence to improve emotional and behavioral outcomes. Achieved notable success in fostering parent-teacher collaboration and community resource coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Based Clinician
Alameda Family Services
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of emerging trends in the field of school-based mental health services.
- Implemented social-emotional learning initiatives that fostered self-awareness, responsible decision-making, empathy building, relationship management skills among students across grade levels.
- Enhanced collaboration between teachers, parents, and school staff by acting as a liaison to resolve issues and concerns.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to support students'' mental health growth and development.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for students, addressing specific social, emotional, and academic needs.
- Maintained accurate records of counseling sessions, treatment goals, progress reports, and other pertinent documentation in compliance with ethical guidelines and district policies.
- Improved student emotional and behavioral outcomes by conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
- Evaluated student progress through regular consultation with teachers and school administrators.
- Created safe spaces within the school environment where students could express their thoughts openly without fear of judgment or ridicule from peers or adults alike.
- Coordinated school-wide events promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness, encouraging open dialogue among students.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques effectively for greater success in achieving desired behavioral changes among clients.
- Provided crisis intervention support when necessary, ensuring the safety of at-risk clients during critical situations.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during therapy sessions.
- Implemented case management services for clients requiring additional resources or referrals outside of the counseling center setting.
- Participated actively in supervision sessions to continuously enhance professional knowledge and counseling skills.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
Counseling Trainee-Internship
Bay Area Community Resources
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Monitored client progress regularly through detailed documentation, enabling timely adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering trust and open communication in therapy sessions.
- Increased client engagement by utilizing creative therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during therapy sessions.
- Participated actively in supervision sessions to continuously enhance professional knowledge and counseling skills.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
Customer Service Representative Team Lead
Happy Hound Play And Daycare
01.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Call Center Manager
GrubHub
07.2014 - 05.2018
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
John F Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Argosy University
Alameda, CA08.2017
Skills
- Restorative Practices
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Multicultural Competence
- Family engagement
- Mental Health Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Individual Counseling
- Play therapy, Strength based and Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Collaborative consultation
Certification
AMFT – Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist- AMFT125414
Timeline
School Based Clinician
Alameda Family Services
07.2021 - 05.2024
Counseling Trainee-Internship
Bay Area Community Resources
08.2019 - 06.2021
Customer Service Representative Team Lead
Happy Hound Play And Daycare
01.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Call Center Manager
GrubHub
07.2014 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
John F Kennedy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Argosy University
AMFT – Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist- AMFT125414
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