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Lisa Gehrke

Riviera Beach,United States

Summary

Dynamic counselor with extensive experience at Abraxas Youth and Family Services, skilled in crisis intervention and client advocacy. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective treatment planning. Adept at facilitating group therapy sessions, fostering life skills, and promoting self-sufficiency among diverse populations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

Abraxas Youth and Family Services
Woodridge, IL
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.

Counselor

Connections
Hollywood, FL
05.2016 - 02.2018

Conducted group facilitation focused on life skills, art therapy, individual counseling. Social skills, anger management , CDT, DBT, recreational therapy focus on group activities, group, outings, teambuilding games.

group activities focus on team building games, social skills, conflict, resolution,

Also educated on patient de-escalation skills past history of CPR trainer

Coordinator

Abraxs Youth and Family Services
08.2000 - 01.2010

Woodridge, Illinois

  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.

Education

Certified Addition Counselor - Addiction, Studies, Behavioral Studies, Psychology

Academy of Addiction Counseling
Parkland, Florida
06.2017

Certified Alcohol And Other Drug Counselor - Psychology

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05.1998

Skills

  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Counseling
  • HIPAA
  • Mental health support
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Client advocacy
  • Self-care strategies
  • Anger management
  • Client records management
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Psychoeducation
  • Crisis response
  • Career counseling
  • Treatment Planning
  • Treatment plans
  • Empathy development
  • Adolescent counseling
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Intake assessments
  • Intervention planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Multicultural competence
  • Client needs assessment
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Client counseling
  • Strong public speaker
  • Grief counseling
  • Family dynamics
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Assertiveness training
  • Behavior modification
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Daily living activities educator
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
  • Social skills teacher
  • Group psychotherapy expert
  • Life transitions

Timeline

Counselor

Abraxas Youth and Family Services
11.2019 - 01.2021

Counselor

Connections
05.2016 - 02.2018

Coordinator

Abraxs Youth and Family Services
08.2000 - 01.2010

Certified Addition Counselor - Addiction, Studies, Behavioral Studies, Psychology

Academy of Addiction Counseling

Certified Alcohol And Other Drug Counselor - Psychology

Moraine Valley Community College
Lisa Gehrke