Linda Gotkin
Seymour,IN
Summary
Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with several years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
Seymour, IN
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered one-on-one counseling to individuals experiencing addiction.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to discuss addiction-related topics.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions, including assessment results and treatment plans.
- Supported clients in developing strategies for managing cravings and avoiding relapse triggers.
- Provided education materials on healthy coping mechanisms that can replace substance use behaviors.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Adult & Child Health
Indianapolis, IN
09.2016 - 06.2024
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy to clients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Developed treatment plans based on therapeutic goals identified by the client and their family.
- Adhered to ethical standards established by professional organizations like the American Counseling Association.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emergency or distress.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Served as an advocate for clients who were unable to access necessary services due to economic or cultural barriers.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2020
Master of Science - General Studies-Arts And Humanities Concentration
Indiana University
IN05-2014
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Dual diagnosis expertise
- Family therapy
- EMR Software
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Clinical documentation mastery
- Grief counseling
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
- Exceptional problem solver
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
07.2024 - 10.2024
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Adult & Child Health
09.2016 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Master of Science - General Studies-Arts And Humanities Concentration
Indiana University
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