Lugmie Alexandre
Bushkill,Pennsylvania
Summary
Empathetic Mental Health Counselor proficient in applying Psychodynamic Counseling and Humanistic Counseling skills to facilitate client mental health. Bilingual in French, Creole, and English with expertise in applying Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic approaches to promote patient health and growth. Offering 2 years' experience in the Mental health and Chemical Dependent field. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counseling student, who excels in creating therapeutic relationships with clients, conducting thorough assessments, establishing relevant therapeutic goals, and selecting appropriate interventions. Adept at working with clients to diminish stressors, identify motivations, build support systems, and increase functioning. Excellent communicator and client advocate, experienced at working with diverse age groups and socioeconomic populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Atlantic Health System
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans
- Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services, and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status
- Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
PT tech
Samet PT
05.2018 - 01.2023
- Responsible for establishing customer files and developing initial customer treatment plans
- Assisted in offering therapy options to patients with multiple therapy needs
- Assisted in developing helpful informational handouts on each piece of therapy equipment.
Residential Supervisor
Friedwald House Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for supervision of residential program instructors and assistants
- Provided behavior modification, counseling, and supervision to adolescents and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties as well as crisis counseling and de-escalation tactics
- Conducted client Individual Habilitation Plan meetings and implemented behavioral assessments and programs
- Responsible for client Personal Needs Accounts
- Responsible for coordinating staff schedules and trainings.
Phlebotomist
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Collect blood samples via venipuncture and skin puncture, ensuring patient is comfortable to reduce anxiety
- Apply proper techniques when drawing, handling, and preparing specimen samples to minimize cross-contamination and help guarantee quality laboratory results
- Verify and update patient information prior to collecting samples
- Track inventory and order supplies on a weekly basis; identified quality products at reduced prices.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Collect blood samples via venipuncture and skin puncture, ensuring patient is comfortable to reduce anxiety
- Apply proper techniques when drawing, handling, and preparing specimen samples to minimize cross-contamination and help guarantee quality laboratory results
- Verify and update patient information prior to collecting samples
- Track inventory and order supplies on a weekly basis; identified quality products at reduced prices.
Special Needs Residential Counselor
Camp venture
03.2004 - 08.2008
- Utilize Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to clients and provide psychological and educational techniques based on the needs of clients
- Provide direct therapeutic interventions to clients, by teaching, modeling, and coaching techniques directed to increase language and communication skills, social skills, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills
- Develop operationally defined targeted behaviors or educational goals and establish observable and measurable objectives to facilitate the client's abilities and resources in reaching his/her maximum potential
- Maintain progress notes for every client contact and submit progress notes, billing forms, and other required documents
- Effectively respond to and manage crisis situations
- Perform individual counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention to those with co-occurring disorders on a scheduled basis
- Responsible for facilitating anger management groups on a weekly basis
- Utilize psycho-diagnostic assessment procedures and psychometric methods to facilitate psychotherapy as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Health Counseling
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05.2019
Skills
- Dissociative Disorders Competency
- PTSD Group Specialist
- Outreach Programming Specialist
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Client Goal Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Tracking Client Progress
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Patient Health Education
- Training & Development
- Relationship Building
- People Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Problem Resolution
- Flexible Schedule
Activities
- Member, Alumni Association
- Honor Society
- Alpha Chi
- Dean's List Honoree, 2018
- GPA 3.88
- American Counseling Association member
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Atlantic Health System
09.2022 - Current
Residential Supervisor
Friedwald House Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 05.2019
PT tech
Samet PT
05.2018 - 01.2023
Phlebotomist
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings
02.2012 - 08.2013
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2007 - 10.2011
Special Needs Residential Counselor
Camp venture
03.2004 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Health Counseling
Marywood University