Lydia Middlesworth
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 5 year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, and adolescents suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in Crisis Intervention
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Rise Internship
Eliada Homes
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Implemented the Eliada Model to teach life skills, contributing to students' successful community reintegration
- Actively participated in creating and implementing individualized treatment and teaching plans
- Ensured the safety, security, and health of students through constant monitoring and supervision
- Utilized crisis intervention models, including physical restraint techniques, when necessary
- Completed accurate mental health, medical, and program documentation in compliance with agency standards
- Participated in daily maintenance and management of the residential program, ensuring a healthy and therapeutic environment
- Planned and implemented structured therapeutic activities, fostering active student participation
- Displayed cultural competence and responsiveness to differences within the student and employee population.
Residential Mental Health Counselor
Eliada Homes
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked as direct care staff in Eliada's psychiatric residential treatment programs, gaining hands-on experience in supporting children and adolescents with various mental illnesses
- Thoroughly implemented the Eliada Model to teach essential life skills, contributing to students' successful reintegration into the community
- Actively participated in the creation and daily implementation of individualized treatment and teaching plans
- Regularly met with leadership staff to receive feedback and ensure proper implementation of the Eliada Model, crisis plans, and teaching plans
- Provided constant monitoring and supervision to ensure the safety, security, and health of students
- Utilized the agency's crisis intervention model, including proficiency in physical restraint techniques
- Accurately completed required mental health, medical, and program documentation, adhering to agency standards and licensure requirements
- Participated in pre and post-shift debriefings to enhance team communication and effectiveness
- Actively contributed to the daily maintenance and management of the residential program, ensuring a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment
- Planned and implemented structured and therapeutic activities, fostering active student participation
- Demonstrated competence and responsiveness to cultural differences within the student and employee population.
Childhood Development Floating Teacher
Eliada Homes
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported lead teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children in various age groups
- Maintained a safe and stimulating learning environment, ensuring the well-being of each child
- Adapted to different classrooms, assisting with curriculum implementation and daily routines
- Fostered positive relationships with children, parents, and fellow staff members
- Participated in team meetings to discuss individual student progress and address any concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC08.2020
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Knowledge of juvenile justice system
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Classroom Management
- Flexible Schedule
- Case management proficiency
- Mental health evaluations
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Learning disability awareness
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
Childhood Development Floating Teacher
Eliada Homes
10.2021 - 02.2022
Rise Internship
Eliada Homes
06.2021 - 07.2023
Residential Mental Health Counselor
Eliada Homes
06.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Guilford College
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