I am a compassionate Mental Health Counselor with proven ability to work collaboratively and independently to provide quality services to at-risk populations. Skilled in needs assessment, counseling techniques and treatment planning. Adept at crisis management and intervention.
I conducted and facilitate individual counseling sessions, group sessions as scheduled. I co-facilitated group session, initial intake assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for clients. I prepared individual Treatment Plans for each assigned patient. I performed Case Consultation, Discharge Plans, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Dose Evaluations, Admissions. I provided crisis intervention, as needed. I prepared an aftercare plan/ Ongoing Care Plan for clients. I evaluated client needs, determining if referral to other programs or facilities are needed.
I overseen Short Term Program (STP), Life Change Program (LCP). I am the primary point person for the men in the
(STP)/(LCP). I built supportive relationships with men and provide assistance and guidance according to available
opportunities and needs. I performed intake process, conduct phone screens gathering general information from potential guests. I shared information on short-term and discipleship programs. Scheduled warrant check and intake date. I facilitated Tech/Educational classes, teaching residents to become more proficient in all subjects, websites and links in the learning center. I contributed to support services by assisting with Sunday morning chapel preparation. I represented Lebanon Rescue Mission at various events and meetings in the community in order to share the vision and mission and partner with other likeminded ministries and organizations. I was responsible for BLS-Basic Life Support, triage, crisis counseling, patient & family education referral and linkage to community resources, institutions and programs. I participated in (MAT) medication assisted treatment, registration of patients, validation of insurance coverage and in the collection and documentation of assessment information. I Assisted in monitoring patients to assure a safe and therapeutic environment
I Provided counseling services, assessment and testing to caseload of 20 child and adolescent clients. I teach daily life skills, problem solving strategies and interpersonal relations to groups and individuals. I communicate with outside agency representatives such as probation officers, school personnel and court officials. I complete progress notes and other paperwork for client files. I conduct client intake, assessment and counseling for caseload of 15 – 20 at-risk adolescent clients. I developed treatment plans for each individual client based on assessment information, client needs and lifestyle. I provided life skills training to prepare clients for independent living. I complete written progress notes and other paperwork for client records.
I was responsible for performing substance abuse bio psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, case managementand coordination of care. I provided group, family and individual counseling services to assigned clients.
Under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse and physician, I performed triage, crisis counseling, crisis de-
escalation, patient and family education, and referral to community resources, institutions and programs in both the Adult and Child Crisis Response Centers (CRC. I Participated in registration of patients, validation of insurance coverage and in the collection and documentation of assessment information I assisted in monitoring patients to assure a safe and therapeutic environment. I assisted petitioners in completing an involuntary commitment (302}. I performed and assisted with various tasks including basic patient care, direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including taking vital signs and performing blood glucose checks.