Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Receptionist

Margaret Hunter

Modesto,CA

Summary

Licensed MFT, registered art therapist, and certified eating disorders therapist providing mental health counseling to individuals, families and couples. Proficient in developing treatment plans based on presenting needs of clients. Organized and dependable. Bringing history of successful work with clients on telehealth platform. Seeking part-time position working remotely.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marriage and Family Therapist

Path Mental Health
08.2021 - Current
  • Provided virtual therapy for individuals and couples.
  • Conducted intake assessments in development of therapeutic goals. Developed treatment plans based on client's goals.
  • Assisted individuals and couples with implementation of techniques and strategies to facilitate growth in relationships.
  • Introduced coping strategies to help reduce symptoms and improve confidence in managing strong emotions.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Assisted individuals and family members with implementing techniques and strategies for resolving their problems

Marriage and Family Therapist, Art Therapist

Private Practive
11.2003 - Current
  • Provided therapy services to individuals, couples and groups.
  • Addressed clients' presenting concerns in development of treatment goals and planning.
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to clients with disordered eating and body image disturbance.
  • Consulted with multi-disciplinary team when working with clients presenting with eating disorder symptoms.
  • Maintained accurate and well-documented notes and records in accordance with licensing standards.

Facilitator

Men Healing Weekends Of Recovery
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Planned and facilitated art workshops in a group setting during weekends of recovery.
  • Facilitated online art workshops for survivors.
  • Consulted with team in planning and coordinating program for weekends of recovery.


Registered Art Therapist

San Francisco Functional Restoration Program
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Assessed needs of clients and and developed art therapy interventions for individuals and groups.
  • Participated in weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings to address clients' progress and concerns.
  • Created art therapy presentation to highlight work of clients at closing ceremony.

Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor

Psychiatric Health Facility
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Developed art therapy curriculum appropriate to needs of residents in facility.
  • Ordered and maintained art supplies.
  • Facilitated art therapy groups.
  • Oriented and trained staff in facilitating art therapy groups.
  • Maintained appropriate records for multi-disciplinary team review.

Skills

  • Intake and assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client treatment planning
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Multi-disciplinary treatment team
  • Art therapy curriculum development
  • Eating disorder case presentations
  • Accurate mental health records
  • Supervision of Associates
  • Author - eating disorders and body image

Accomplishments

Facilitated groups for individuals, groups and families

Published author - eating disorders and body image

Curriculum development, art therapy

Multi-disciplinary team member - complex cases

Affiliations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

International Association of Eating Disorders

California Faculty Association

Certification

  • LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • ATR - Registered Art Therapist
  • CEDS - Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)

Timeline

Marriage and Family Therapist

Path Mental Health
08.2021 - Current

Facilitator

Men Healing Weekends Of Recovery
06.2019 - 09.2021

Registered Art Therapist

San Francisco Functional Restoration Program
09.2015 - 09.2016

Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor

Psychiatric Health Facility
03.2014 - 04.2015

Marriage and Family Therapist, Art Therapist

Private Practive
11.2003 - Current
Margaret Hunter