MARIANNE MCCOWN
Port St. Lucie,USA
Summary
With 18 years of experience in the field, dedicated and empathetic mental health worker passionate about facilitating growth and change in individuals and groups. Expertise lies in coordinating, assessing, diagnosing, and developing care plans to effectively treat emotional, behavioral, and psychological disorders. Skilled in providing support and guidance to those in need, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to establish trusting relationships. Committed to making a positive impact, strives to create a safe and nurturing environment for individuals on their journey towards improved mental well-being.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Dr Tripp & Associates
1860 SW Fountainview Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 3498
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Efficiently assesses the behavioral and psycho-developmental needs
of clients.
• Help clients to define their goals and planning actions to achieve
personal, educational, and social development and adjustment
• Provides psychoeducation to families, guardians, and clients about treatments and conditions.
• Consistently documents and maintains detailed case files for each client worked with.
• Create treatment plans, and conduct therapy with clients. - Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
Mental Health Counselor and Med. Management counselor
Brighter Heights
Florida, USA
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Efficiently assesses the behavioral and psycho-developmental needs of clients
- Help clients to define their goals and planning actions to achieve personal, educational, and social development and adjustment
- Provides psychoeducation to families, guardians, and clients about treatments and conditions
- Consistently documents and maintains detailed case files for each client worked with
- Create treatment plans, and conduct therapy with clients.
Clinical Psychologist
Private practice
Fortaleza, Brazil
03.2001 - 10.2018
- Provided therapeutic methods and interventions for anxiety, trauma, and depression
- Created treatment plans, and conducted psychotherapy with adults and couples
- Helped clients to define their goals and planning actions to achieve personal, educational, and social development and adjustment
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations
- Created and implemented personalized treatment plans for patients, adjusting frequency and therapy types as needed for maximum effectiveness
- Collected patient information, including medical histories and intake assessment data.
Human Resources Assistant
OCS Mineracao
Fortaleza, CE
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure
- Developed job postings, recruited candidates, and scheduled interviews to fill vacant positions
- Assisted with employee termination process to drive consistency and reduce discrimination claims
- Submitted monthly, quarterly, and weekly reports to management for mandatory reporting
- Worked with the HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health
- Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires
- Planned corporate events, conventions, meetings, and gatherings
- Drove employee feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
Therapist
Mira Y Lopez Psychiatric Hospital
Fortaleza, CE
05.2010 - 11.2011
Clinical Psychologist
CAPS
Russas, CE
04.2007 - 05.2008
- Utilized emerging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy as treatment approaches
- Responded to emergencies and provided crisis support
- Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes
- Performed therapy sessions with a well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach
- Prepared reports documenting mental health assessments and suggested appropriate therapies to aid in treatment
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans, and patient responses to treatment
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations
- Met with patients to evaluate behaviors and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders
- Facilitated individual and group sessions with patients to build trust and deliver therapeutic support
- Collaborated with the medical staff (Psychiatrist, nurse, and social worker) to provide comprehensive patient care
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Education
ESOL -
The School District of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL12.2019
Master in Psychology - Psychology
Universidade Federal Do Ceara
Fortaleza, Brazil12.2000
Bachelor's Psychology - Psychology
Universidade Federal Do Ceara - Fortaleza-CE
Fortaleza, CE12.1999
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Clinical Documentation
- Public speaking ability
- Care Coordination
- Mental Health Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Developing training programs
- Social Work
- Human Resources
- Multicultural Competence
Certification
Cognitive Behavioral therapy.
Diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
Assessing mental health and substance abuse.
Diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorders.
Human sexuality across the lifespam.
Topics in human sexuality.
Clinical Psychopharmacology.
Clinical evaluation and mental status examination.
Improved cultural competence.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Dr Tripp & Associates
10.2023 - 10.2024
Mental Health Counselor and Med. Management counselor
Brighter Heights
06.2022 - 04.2023
Human Resources Assistant
OCS Mineracao
06.2013 - 08.2015
Therapist
Mira Y Lopez Psychiatric Hospital
05.2010 - 11.2011
Clinical Psychologist
CAPS
04.2007 - 05.2008
Clinical Psychologist
Private practice
03.2001 - 10.2018
Master in Psychology - Psychology
Universidade Federal Do Ceara
Bachelor's Psychology - Psychology
Universidade Federal Do Ceara - Fortaleza-CE
ESOL -
The School District of Palm Beach County