Martha H.K. Chang
Mental Health Counselor
Mililani
Summary
Dedicated counselor specializing in supporting individuals through life changes and building coping mechanisms. Experienced in coordinating care among providers and advocating for clients' comprehensive health needs. Skilled in creating safe environments, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively under pressure. Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, fostering cultural sensitivity and rapport with diverse groups. Passionate about mental health advocacy and eager to apply transferable skills in active listening and empathy to provide compassionate client care in a [Post Graduate Trining ProgrramDesired Position] role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4062
4062
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER (PAID INTERNSHIP)
North Shore Mental Health
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed supervised individual intakes, crisis intervention, consultation, and prevention.
- Applied comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments, personality and emotional evaluations for mental health, health, and social services.
- Provided administrative referral and resource support, in collaboration between North Shore Mental Health, federal and State of Hawaii, City and County of Honolulu, medical insurance providers, non-profit, religious, cultural, and community organizations in coordinating resources and logistical support services for clients behavioral and health, financial, housing, transportation, educational and nutritional stabilization.
- Maintained confidentiality of records related to clients treatments, personal identification and HIPAA information.
- Organized and efficiently processed client assessments, treatments, therapies and documentation with an emphasis on prioritization of open/controlled enrollment and deadline qualifications.
- Managed essential coordinated services of crisis intervention and resolution, outreach and rehabilitation behavioral and health services.
- Participated and collaborated with medical professionals for support services during in person therapy and counseling services.
- Advocated for clients rights, safety, privileges, and ethical treatments during ongoing short and long-term behavioral and health therapy/counseling services.
- Participated in additional professional online training, research, and seminars for advancement in behavioral health programs through remote learning.
- Provided a collaboration of peer support and case management assistance to co-workers for professional and personal engagements and vacation/leave of absence.
- Built and maintained a safe, non-judgmental and professional counseling relationship and collaboration with my clients that emphasizes the essential importance of self-care, empathy, positivity, hope, managed expectation, problem solving, identification of triggers and cognitive distortions.
- Teaching daily-weekly coping mechanisms/skills and realistic treatment goals towards independence, social and community integration, provides the guidance for my clients understanding of their core beliefs and the importance of self-awareness and its correlation to relationships and self-love.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (INTERNSHIP)
Windward Community College
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed supervised individual and group peer academic activities.
- Provided academic assessments, intakes, and referrals.
- Provided academic support to Department of Education (DOE) schools for students enrolled in TRIO Educational Talent Search (TRIO ETS).
- Provided hands-on activities, group discussions, workshops, and college career and awareness, exploration and planning activities, fairs with students participate in grade-specific activities held at schools, in the community, and at college campuses.
- Provided counseling services for students in tutoring/mentoring resources and opportunities that allowed for coping mechanisms/skills which enriched and fostered student support towards a path forward in successfully college experience.
- Provided financial aid planning and literacy, SAT/ACT prep workshops and fee waivers.
- Provided cultural and academic enrichment for students, staff, and community organizations.
- Distributed educational tools such as backpacks, binders, dividers, and other essential tools for student success.
- Distributed and collected classroom worksheets and materials before and after class and completed information inputting of data collected.
- Maintained confidentiality of records and data relating to student identity and personal information.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (INTERNSHIP)
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed supervised individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and outreach.
- Provided psychological assessments, intakes, and appropriate referrals.
- Advocated and provided support within Malama Recovery Services Program for women who suffered from substance and addiction abuse, prevention and rehabilitation, domestic violence and relationship issues, trauma and abuse recovery.
- Provided comprehensive screening and assessment for stress and anger management, anxiety/fear and depression, severe/persistent mental illness services for behavioral health and treatment process to assist the client in continuing to work towards proposed objectives, which may include but is not limited to, consulting with case managers and community treatment providers regarding services and treatment plans.
- Participated in clinical peer counseling by direct supervision.
- Maintained confidentiality of records and data relating to patient/client HIPAA, personal information as mandated by federal, state and medical associations, APA, regulations, laws and ethical guidelines.
Education
No Degree - Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, United States 05.2001 -
MASTER OF SCIENCE - COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HI05-2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HI05-2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HI05-2019
Skills
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Clinical documentation
Case documentation
Treatment Planning
Adaptability and flexibility
Active listening
Organizational skills
Mental health assessment
Case management
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Substance abuse counseling
Awards
- Dean’s List
- Honors
- Cum Laude
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER (PAID INTERNSHIP)
North Shore Mental Health
01.2023 - 07.2023
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (INTERNSHIP)
Windward Community College
08.2022 - 01.2023
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (INTERNSHIP)
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
No Degree - Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
Chaminade University of Honolulu
05.2001 -
MASTER OF SCIENCE - COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Chaminade University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Chaminade University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES
Chaminade University
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