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Maurice Bell

Joliet,IL

Summary

As a counselor in the criminal justice field, it is duty to help change the lives of those who have fallen. Committed to change while uplifting the communities starting with each individual client. Compassionate and driven to accomplish this mission by advocating and reaching the needs for every client. Organized, professional, and dedicated towards creating a safe and supportive environment for every client.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Counselor

IL Sheridan Correctional Center (Westcare)
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment, using techniques of engagement including therapeutic relationships, individual counseling, and brief interventions based on their stages of change.
  • Assists clients in their development of self-help groups, such as AA/NA

Non- Certified Counselor

Il/ Sheridan Correctional Center (Westcare)
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Maintain thorough records of each clients participation, including participant
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Maintain client treatment files in accordance with agency polices
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.

Library Assistant

Assemblies Of God Theological Seminary
07.2016 - 10.2019
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
  • Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
  • Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.

Education

Masters of Divinity - Biblical Studies

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Springfield, MO
08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
05.2016

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self-Care Strategies
  • Psychoeducation
  • Addiction Recovery
  • Anger Management
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Group Facilitation
  • Client Counseling
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Care Planning
  • Needs Assessment
  • Client Advocacy
  • Intake Assessments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Interventions
  • Decision-Making
  • Coping Methods
  • Clinical Services
  • Public Speaking Ability

Accomplishments

    Employee of the month for June of 2022

    Graduated cum Laude with my Masters of Divinity (August 2020)

Certification

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the sate of Illinois as of October 2023

Timeline

Certified Counselor

IL Sheridan Correctional Center (Westcare)
11.2023 - Current

Non- Certified Counselor

Il/ Sheridan Correctional Center (Westcare)
11.2021 - 11.2023

Library Assistant

Assemblies Of God Theological Seminary
07.2016 - 10.2019

Masters of Divinity - Biblical Studies

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Western Illinois University

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