Lindsay Harris
Mental Health Counselor
Patchogue,NY
Summary
Caring Mental Health Counselor with over seven years of experience providing a wide variety of individual, group and familial counseling techniques and interventions strategies. Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records and reports. Strong background in treating clients struggling with addiction and identity issues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Yes Community Counseling Center
Massapequa, NY
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from addiction and comorbid diseases and issues.
- Maintained client records
- Completed client intakes
- Co-facilitated group sessions
- Performed office and administrative tasks
Graduate Research Assistant
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Performed LGBTQ research
- Wrote grant proposals
- Assisted in research for published book chapter
- Wrote IRB applications and developed and created informal consent forms
- Assisted with CACREP accreditation process
- Performed office and administrative tasks
Mental Health Practicum Student Counselor
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided mental health counseling services
- Maintained client records
- Completed client intakes via phone
- Performed office and administrative tasks
Intern
Chatham Mental Health Center
Chatham, NJ
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Observed and assisted with behavioral and mental health testing and assessment for children
- Completed and compiled psychological evaluations and reports based on testing scores and observations
- Maintained weekly appointment schedules
- Filed insurance claims
- Updated and managed webpage
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 09.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 09.2003 - 12.2012
Skills
Knowledge of juvenile justice system
undefinedProfessional Memberships
ACA (2013-Present)
NYMHCA (2013-Present)
HRC (2003-Present)
American Diabetes Association (1999-Present)
Chi-Sigma, Lambda Nu Chapter, Co-President (2014-2015)
Certification
Mandated Reporter
Grant Awards
2013-2014 Faculty Diversity Research and Curriculum Development Grant and LGBT Research Initiative Award
Professional Presentations
Guest Speaker at Northwell Health Manhasset for Transplant Recipients, 2015 "Life After a Transplant"
Accomplishments
Asked to speak at my commencement at Montclair State University as someone who excelled academically even through so many obstacles.
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Yes Community Counseling Center
09.2015 - 05.2016
Mental Health Practicum Student Counselor
Hofstra University
09.2014 - 05.2015
Graduate Research Assistant
Hofstra University
09.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Hofstra University
09.2013 - 05.2016
Intern
Chatham Mental Health Center
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
09.2003 - 12.2012
Mandated Reporter
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