Mariah Burton
Denton
Summary
First year graduate student in clinical mental health counseling with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Families First Counseling Services
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked closely with children and families in community settings, within their homes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Developed written behavioral plans for clients and families.
- Used TheraManager to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Direct Support Professional
Hillcrest Family Services
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Early Childhood Associate
St. Joseph The Worker Early Childhood Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Create and maintain safe, home-like environment for children ages 0-5.
- Engage children in activities that develop their physical coordination and fitness.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitizing toys and equipment regularly.
- Follow all safeguarding procedures, and report any concerns to administrator as needed.
Paraprofessional
St. Mark Youth Enrichment
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assure children safety and monitored their activities.
- Help the children with homework, play, an interact with their peers.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Development
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA12.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Case Planning and Management
- Assessment Reports and Other Documentation
- Identifying Client Goals
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Data Integrity
- Discharge Planning
- Emotional Support
- Recommending Resources
- Case Management
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Document Treatments
Certification
- Medication Management
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Families First Counseling Services
03.2022 - 07.2023
Direct Support Professional
Hillcrest Family Services
01.2021 - 06.2023
Early Childhood Associate
St. Joseph The Worker Early Childhood Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
Paraprofessional
St. Mark Youth Enrichment
09.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Counseling And Development
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Dubuque
- Medication Management
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