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Lentheus McAlister

Florence,SC

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Counselor Intern at Pee Dee Mental Health, skilled in motivational interviewing and group therapy. Proven ability to enhance client engagement and therapeutic relationships through empathetic communication. Experienced in clinical documentation and intervention planning, fostering a supportive environment for diverse clients to achieve mental wellness.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Halal Blesser/ Perdue Associate

Harrisburg Halal/ Perdue
06.2016 - Current

Halal Blesser: Pray over birds in a manor consisted with the Islamic Faith. Perdue Associate: Work in live receiving where the birds are brought to the plant, hanging birds, spraying down floors and working with machinery.

Clinical Counselor Intern

Pee Dee Mental Health
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for clients to share experiences and coping strategies.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate client engagement in the therapeutic process effectively.
  • Enhanced therapeutic relationships with clients through empathetic listening and effective communication skills.
  • Provided supervision to counseling trainees, offering guidance and feedback to enhance their clinical skills.

Education

Master Of Arts - Rehabilitation Counselling

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
12.2008

Bachelor Of Arts - Art Education/ Art Education And History

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
05.1995

Skills

  • Clinical documentation
  • Client advocacy
  • Multicultural competence
  • Intervention planning
  • Individual counseling
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Family therapy
  • Mental health diagnosis
  • Emotional disorders
  • Mental health treatment
  • Individual therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

Timeline

Halal Blesser/ Perdue Associate

Harrisburg Halal/ Perdue
06.2016 - Current

Master Of Arts - Rehabilitation Counselling

South Carolina State University

Bachelor Of Arts - Art Education/ Art Education And History

Claflin University

Clinical Counselor Intern

Pee Dee Mental Health
Lentheus McAlister