Lamarcus King, M.S, ALC
Mobile,AL
Summary
Dynamic therapist with extensive experience at BayPointe Hospital, skilled in crisis intervention and treatment planning. Proven ability to facilitate group therapy and foster client growth through compassionate support. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans that enhance coping skills and promote mental health awareness. Committed to empowering clients and families through education and support.
Associate Licensed Counselor familiar with client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Caring Behavioral Therapist with six years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Baypointe Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
Juvenile Counselor
East Central Mental Health
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Issued public notification of official activities or meetings.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Therapist Intern
East Central Mental Health
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Completed 600-hour internship working.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
- Raised awareness about mental health issues and reduce stigma through community education and outreach.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2018
Skills
- Group therapy facilitation
- Group therapy coordination
- Service referral coordination
- One-on-one sessions
- Documentation requirements
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Family therapy
- One-on-one support
Timeline
Therapist
Baypointe Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Juvenile Counselor
East Central Mental Health
07.2021 - 08.2023
Therapist Intern
East Central Mental Health
08.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University