Laquitta Cunningham
Antioch,CA
Summary
Skilled Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Subsidy Counselor
Cocokids
Richmond , CA
02.2022 - Current
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Program Assistant
Cocokids
Richmond, CA
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
- Gathered information and entered details into computer tracking spreadsheets, documents and databases.
- Updated tracking system with monthly information for program.
- Made copies, proofed documents and distributed mail to provide administrative support to staff.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Sorted, opened and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
Counselor 1
Buckelew Programs
San Rafael, CA
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Ran individual therapy and group therapy sessions for adults recovering from drugs and alcohol. Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
Cosmetology Student
Milan Institute
Fairfield , CA
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Completed basic styles for regular customers by using strong blow-drying and curling abilities.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
- Studied advanced techniques to develop proficiency and better serve customers.
- Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
- Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
AOD Counselor
Anka Behavioral Health Inc.
Concord, CA
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Lead Counselor
Paradise Adolescents Home
Suisun, CA
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Monitored client census by using daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments. Helped patients to deal with realities of PTSD, and other mental health diagnoses and develop coping skills.
Education
Diploma - General Education
Fairfield High
Fairfield, CA06.2004
Certificate - AOD Counseling
Intercoast College
Fairfield, CA08.2015
Skills
- Spreadsheets
- Case Management Proficiency
- Needs assessment
- Information Management
- Administrative support
- Customer relations and communications
- Program files maintenance
- Recordkeeping
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Scheduling
Timeline
Subsidy Counselor
Cocokids
02.2022 - Current
Program Assistant
Cocokids
02.2020 - 02.2022
Counselor 1
Buckelew Programs
12.2018 - 02.2020
Cosmetology Student
Milan Institute
09.2017 - 11.2018
AOD Counselor
Anka Behavioral Health Inc.
07.2015 - 08.2017
Lead Counselor
Paradise Adolescents Home
11.2011 - 10.2015
Diploma - General Education
Fairfield High
Certificate - AOD Counseling
Intercoast College
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