Client-centered professional experienced in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background with interviewing, assessing, and monitoring client progress.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Michigan Psychological Care
07.2019 - Current
Provided individual and couples sessions to clients suffering from mental health disorders.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Maintained case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Implemented evidence-based interventions through Cognitive-Behavioral, Adlerian and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.
Intern
Michigan Psychological Care
08.2017 - 06.2019
Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.
Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders.
Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
Meets with clients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Conducts ongoing assessments of patient progress.
Involves and advises family members when appropriate.
Refers patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
Maintains records of patient meetings and progress.
Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.
Contributes to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Home Manager
Bay Human Services
07.2018 - 07.2019
Manage daily operations of Adult Foster Home
Supervises Direct Care Staff
Requires compassion, commitment, attention to detail, and good written and verbal communication
Requires ability to multitask
Ability to be responsible for other people’s well being
To enrich the quality of life for the people we serve
Manage doctors’ appointments
Attend EIP, PCP, and SIS meetings
Keep all DHHS documentation up to date
Requires office skills.
Assistant Home Manager
Bay Human Services
05.2016 - 07.2018
Helps manage daily operations of Adult Foster Home
Supervises and Directs DSP
Performs direct support work with adults with developmental/mental disabilities
Requires compassion, commitment, attention to detail, and good written and verbal communication
Requires Ability to work as a team member
Ability to be responsible for other people’s well being
To enrich the quality of life for the people we serve
Attend doctors’ appointments
Attend EIP, PCP, and SIS meetings.
Direct Support Professional
Bay Human Services
01.2016 - 05.2016
Perform direct support work with adults with developmental/mental disabilities
Requires compassion, attention to detail, good written and verbal communication
Requires the ability to work as a team member
Ability to be responsible for other people
To enrich the quality of life for the people we serve.
Stylist
David’s Bridal
12.2014 - 02.2016
Consistently honor all service and selling vows, outfitting each customer head to toe
Sell the gown, headpiece, foundations, shoes, jewelry, etc.; outfit and accessorize the bridal party
Maximize sales and customer satisfaction by providing superior service with every customer visit
Know David’s Bridal merchandise and build on product knowledge on an ongoing basis
Explain services provided by the alterations department to the customer and the importance
Support store management in performing responsibilities, including maintaining areas of responsibility, inventory counts, merchandising the sales floor and completing markdowns
Provide an efficient and friendly checkout experience for customers, as needed
Maintain housekeeping standards in the store.
Student Supervisor and Employee Trainer
Eastern Eateries Eastern Michigan University
09.2010 - 04.2015
Conducting hands on training sessions
Enforcing health department regulations such as proper heating, cooling, cooking, and holding temperatures, sanitization practices, and product storage
Preparing and cooking food
Supervising up to 10 people at a time and up to 150 people over the last three years
Oversee shop operations
Resolve customer concerns
Promote teambuilding
Maintain shop and kitchen cleanliness
Enforce quality customer service practices
Operating and maintaining various food equipment such as meat slicers, induction cookers, steam kettles, tilt skillets, and flat top grills
Facilitating opening and closing of various shops
Delegating responsibilities to each employee
Attending supervisor meetings and sharing concerns, results, and new ideas.
Concessions
Take Me Out To the Ballgame LLC
04.2010 - 09.2017
Work in concession stands as assigned
Feeds Parties of up to 2000 people
Work in different positions such as a cashier, cash manager, manager, runner, or bartending
Manages large amounts of cash, cashiers, and turning money in
TIPS Certified
Requires excellent customer service.
Education
Masters Of Social Work -
Spring Arbor University
07.2019
Bachelors Of Science in Psychology -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2015
High School Diploma -
St. Johns High School
St. Johns, MI
06.2010
Skills
EMR Documentation and Scheduling
Client Confidentiality
One-on-one sessions
Couples Sessions
Progress assessment
Treatment Planning
Building rapport
Critical Thinking
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Flexible and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Self-Directed
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
References
Amanda Patterson, Clinical Director, Michigan Psychological Care, 989-796-4555
Lara Hakamaki, Director of Cooperate Development, Michigan Psychological Care, 989-796-4555
Shayla Pete, Office Manager, Michigan Psychological Care, 989-796-4555