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Laura Elgin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Respectful, licensed mental health counselor with a comprehensive background in client-centered therapy and mental health interventions. Skilled in creating a supportive environment that promotes client growth and emotional well-being. Demonstrated success in improving clients' mental health and overall well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Proficient in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet individual needs. Passionate about empowering individuals to effectively manage their mental health and enhance their quality of life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
1
1
Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jacksonville Center For Counseling
Jacksonville, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Elite DNA Behavioral Health
Orange Park, FL
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with various conditions.
- Provided wide variety of individual counseling intervention strategies using CBT and Individual Behavioral Intervention methodologies to assist patients.
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Family Services and Resource Center
Orange Park, Fl
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
ACS Outpatient Clinician
Clay Behavioral Health
Orange Park, Fl
12.2014 - 07.2021
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various mental health issues.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09.2006
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Client goal planning
- Tracking client progress
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental Health Care
- Individual counseling
- Grief counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Mental health evaluations
- Clinical interventions
- Safety and risk assessments
- Confidential records
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Cultural sensitivity
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Building rapport
- Solution-focused counseling
Additional Information
Certificate of Completion in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, September 22-23, 2015 and October 13-14, 2015
Worked with the homeless population in Clay County coordinating resources and care 2010-2015
Volunteered at Haven Hospice & received loss & grief training 2013-2013
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Training - 2015
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefits4-day work weekPaid time offPaid sick leavePersonal development programsQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
OfficeAlly
Athena
Therapist Aid
Therapy Notes
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jacksonville Center For Counseling
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Elite DNA Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 06.2024
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Family Services and Resource Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
ACS Outpatient Clinician
Clay Behavioral Health
12.2014 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University Of Phoenix
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