Marcus Lindsay
Aurora,CO
Summary
Energetic residential counseling professional with experience monitoring residents and supporting facility operations. Expert at intake and discharge procedures, medication management and room inspections. Calm when handling incidents and crisis intervention meetings. Focused team player ready to serve as mentor and resource to residents. Friendly with talent for building trust with individuals through counseling and advice. Approachable demeanor with strong problem-solving skills to tackle various needs or issues. Experienced Case Manager specializing in career planning and vocational skill development. Knowledgeable about available program resources and current market conditions. Organized multitasker with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Residential Counselor
Tennyson Center for Children
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Educated clients on managing mental health disorders and identifying signs and symptoms of relapse.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with case managers to maintain continuity of care and to provide referrals to treatment programs.
- Coordinated with other professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive individualized treatment plans for high-risk clients in residential setting.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Milieu Counselor
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
RBT Therapist
Autism West Behavior Partners
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Used Exel to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
RBT Therapist
AmarilloABA, LLC.
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05.2021
Skills
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Dependability
- Positive Reinforcement
- Client Confidentiality
- Mental health awareness
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor Canidate
Timeline
Overnight Residential Counselor
Tennyson Center for Children
04.2023 - 06.2024
Milieu Counselor
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
07.2022 - 04.2023
RBT Therapist
Autism West Behavior Partners
10.2021 - 06.2022
RBT Therapist
AmarilloABA, LLC.
08.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
- LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor Canidate
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