LAUREN KIMBLE
Rockaway,NJ
Summary
Compassionate counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Focused on creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Assistant/Technician
Atlantic Health System, Inpatient Unit
06.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with other members of the healthcare team, providing resources for continued success postdischarge.
- Coordinated with medical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively implement treatment plans for patients.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Intern
Butler High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Enhanced therapeutic relationships with clients through empathetic listening and effective communication skills.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for clients to share experiences and coping strategies.
Intern
High Focus Centers
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral predicaments.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine patient's mental status examination, and devise treatment plans daily.
Paraprofessional
The Shore Center for Students with Autism
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Paraprofessional
Lake Drive School for The Deaf
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with the curriculum that is used for the students.
Intern
Children's Service Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Reported back to supervisor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support academic, research and operational needs
- Presented implementation guides to clinicians outlining interventions focused on various specific issues
- Helped develop, implement and optimize patient needs
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
Teaching Assistant
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with teacher to improve scores on standardized tests
- Helped students through difficulties with the material
- Assisted student in office hours, and through email
- Collaborated with other teaching assistants to have a well-executed study session plan for the students
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, SAC Endorsement
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Morris Knolls High School
Rockaway, NJ2017
Skills
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Programs
Timeline
Intern
Butler High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
High Focus Centers
08.2022 - 05.2023
Mental Health Assistant/Technician
Atlantic Health System, Inpatient Unit
06.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
The Shore Center for Students with Autism
09.2021 - 01.2022
Paraprofessional
Lake Drive School for The Deaf
07.2021 - 07.2021
Intern
Children's Service Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, SAC Endorsement
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Morris Knolls High School
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