Lisa Beatty
Monona,IA
Summary
Compassionate and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect. Deep passion to help guide clients to full potential. Monitor behaviors of clients and encourage to participate in appropriate activities as noted within plan of care. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Savvy mediator with excellent communication skills, interacting with culturally diverse populations. Reliable, organized and personable. Dedicated and compassionate while actively listening to help others resolve personal issues and achieve goals.
Other areas of expertise include providing thorough documentation for events that occur, knowledgeable and proficient with MS Office, including Excel, Power Point and Word. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Mental Health Counselor position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Counseling Associates of Northeast Iowa
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated crisis intervention strategies, ensuring immediate support for at-risk individuals.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping skills and resilience.
- Maintained comprehensive client records, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
- Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with clients.
- Documented services and responses to treatment in client case files.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as substance use disorders and relationship issues.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Utilized Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT and ACT to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from substance use and various mental health challenges
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- 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 issues, including mental health and substance use.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Site Coordinator
Prairie View Management, Inc
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Direct Care Provider
Praire View Management, Inc
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Conferred with Primary Service Coordinator to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA12.2022
Bachelors - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA10.2018
Bachelors - Sociology
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA10.2018
Social Work Certification Coursework - Social Work
Upper Iowa University
Prairie Du Chien, WI10.2018
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Culturally-sensitive
- DSM-IV knowledge
- Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools knowledge
- Electronic recordkeeping experience
- Ability to de-escalate clients in another vulnerable emotional state
- Experience with diverse populations
- Experience working with adults
- Familiarity with substance and mental health systems
- Excellent organizational skills
- Crisis intervention
- Addiction Treatment
- Mental Health Support
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Cognition Assessment
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
- Coaching Clients
- Client Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Breathing Techniques
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Counseling Associates of Northeast Iowa
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 07.2024
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Site Coordinator
Prairie View Management, Inc
02.2020 - 10.2020
Direct Care Provider
Praire View Management, Inc
06.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Upper Iowa University
Bachelors - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Bachelors - Sociology
Upper Iowa University
Social Work Certification Coursework - Social Work
Upper Iowa University