KIRSTEN JANEE WASHINGTON
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Paulina,LA
Summary
Dedicated professional with background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Flourish Counseling, LLC
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Utilized creative therapeutic modalities such as art therapy or play therapy to engage clients and facilitate a deeper understanding of their emotions and experiences.
- Established a network of professionals within the field for collaboration purposes enhancing overall service quality provided to clients.
- Performed crisis intervention and developed safety plans.
- Participated in regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Encouraged and scheduled meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Heal Your Life, LLC
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Arranged and facilitated individual counseling sessions for adolescence and adults with diverse concerns.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with various concerns.
- Participated in individual and group supervision overseen by Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Clinical Graduate Assistant
University Counseling Center - Nicholls State University
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling for students presenting with various concerns.
- Participated in regularly staff meetings, supervision sessions, and Professional Development meetings.
- Maintained records of all counseling activities in accordance with prudent professional practice.
- Assisted in coordination and implementation of campus-wide awareness activities/outreach.
- Remained informed of Ethical Issues to include confidentiality, as per the ACA Code of Ethics 2014 ed.
Functional Family Therapist
Start Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered services to families dealing with familial issues.
- Developed treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
- Participated in mandatory training, consultation, and weekly staffing.
- Scheduled and maintained flexibility to meet needs of families, therapists, and other job responsibilities.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Collaborated with referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
Child Welfare Trainee
State Of Louisiana, Department Of Children, Family Services
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Participated in development of case plans in family team meetings and agency staffing meetings.
- Provided services for clients and arranged for provision of services from community resources.
- Interviewed clients and families and composed correspondence to compile social histories and psycho-social assessments.
- Searched for relatives and located and overseen most appropriate placement or change of placement for child.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess safety factors and worked with family toward reunification or some other permanent placement for child.
- Prepared and submitted necessary affidavits, and testified in court proceedings.
Registered Line Technician
Center For Autism & Related Disorders
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided direct client care 1:1.
- Assisted with implementation of individualized intervention plans.
- Followed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
- Collected, recorded, and summarized data on observance client behavior.
- Worked collaboratively with team members and parents on client specific goals and progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2018
Skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Risk assessment strategies
- Integrity in practice
- Assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Care planning
Timeline
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Flourish Counseling, LLC
04.2024 - 04.2025
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Heal Your Life, LLC
04.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Graduate Assistant
University Counseling Center - Nicholls State University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Functional Family Therapist
Start Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Child Welfare Trainee
State Of Louisiana, Department Of Children, Family Services
04.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Line Technician
Center For Autism & Related Disorders
09.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
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