Markitta Mitchell
Waynesville,MO
Summary
Innovative Therapist Intern offering strength-based approach to supporting client healing. Currently pursuing Licensed Professional Counselor. Passionate about promoting mental health and fostering overall wellbeing for all clients. Compassionate Therapist Intern employing an empathetic approach to developing rapport with clients. Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach. Counselor In Training familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist Intern
Perimeter Of Missouri
11.2023 - Current
- Contributed to positive therapeutic environment through empathetic listening and non-judgmental support for clients'' emotional experiences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within field of mental health counseling.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical guidelines, upholding professional standards of mental health field.
- Completed 1312 internship hours working with adolescent population.
Evening Administrator
Perimeter Of Missouri
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining over 300 strict confidentiality documents at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained 50 personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
Co-CEO
Crosshairs Barbershop
01.2020 - Current
- Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from over 500 customers
- Maintain financial and account records
- Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used, and fees charged after each visit
- Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Created positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates of 100%.
Behavioral Health Technician
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Carrying out over 50 assessments and other administrative tasks
- Observes over 50 patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to medical staff
- Maintain all confidential personnel files, licensing, and CPR compliance records
- Chart and record information on more than 100 client files
- Report feedback to BCBA on current progress and implement programs and recommendations given by BCBA.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety to more than 75 clients.
- Conducted over 100 client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
Ward Clerk
Springfield Skilled Care Center
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Provides support to healthcare staff and ensure appropriate maintenance of patient care unit
- Maintain and update more than 75 patient database on computers and notify nursing staff on diagnosis.
- Organized paperwork for doctors, nurses, and patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to well-organized and functional ward environment.
Human Resource Specialist
Missouri Army National Guard
05.2007 - Current
- Overseeing hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks of over 100 soldiers
- Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to dozens of new and existing employees
- Preparing or updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating
- Design and implement effective training and development plans
- Perform quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify over 100 qualified candidates.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations of over 300 soldiers
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping to more than 100 soldiers
Education
Basic Leader Course - Organizational Leadership
Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Camp Buehring, Kuwait 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 12.2017
Human Resource Course - Human Resources Training
Human Resource Specialist Training School
Fort Jackson, SC05.2008
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Coaching
- Active Listening
- HR Report Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Performance Management
- Customer Service
- Confidentiality
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Budgeting Skills
- Building rapport
- Multi-cultural counseling
- Client goal setting
- Client Advocacy
- Client Scheduling
Recognition
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
MVP of the month 02/2015, 11/2015, 10/2016
Employee of the Year 12/2016
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Perimeter Of Missouri
11.2023 - Current
Evening Administrator
Perimeter Of Missouri
03.2022 - 11.2023
Co-CEO
Crosshairs Barbershop
01.2020 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
07.2014 - 01.2020
Ward Clerk
Springfield Skilled Care Center
01.2012 - 07.2014
Human Resource Specialist
Missouri Army National Guard
05.2007 - Current
Basic Leader Course - Organizational Leadership
Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Missouri State University
Human Resource Course - Human Resources Training
Human Resource Specialist Training School