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Max Helman

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Residential Treatment Counselor with over four years of experience working with adolescents struggling with behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Aide

Polaris Teen Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Observed and monitored clients behavior and intervened based on individual clients treatment plan.
  • Facilitated assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule.
  • Facilitated clients daily activities in residential component.
  • One-on-one supervision of at-risk clients (suicidal ideation, flight- risk, etc.)

Youth Development Counselor

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Implemented individual treatment plans for children/youth focusing on areas such as therapeutic interaction, crisis intervention, education, and recreational activities.
  • Provided supervision, counseling, and direct care for children/youth living in the group home setting in order to teach values, life skills, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ensured safety and security of children/youth while maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Lead Wellness Counselor

Madrona Recovery
Portland, OR
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Provided direct and advanced therapeutic services to clients.
  • Served as Therapist's lead counselor for clients on Therapist's team.
  • Set boundaries and expectations for functioning of a Therapist's team on the floor.
  • Developed an internal culture within the team in collaboration with the Therapist that enhanced the therapeutic milieu and individual treatment experience.

Wellness Counselor

Madrona Recovery
Portland, OR
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided direct therapeutic care to support adolescents dealing with mental health, trauma, and recovery in a residential facility
  • Built therapeutic rapport with adolescents in recovery while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Employed direct communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention to support adolescents in a trauma-informed manner.

Residential Treatment Counselor

White Shield Center
Portland, OR
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided safe and therapeutic supervision for young women and teen parents.
  • Facilitated goal directed skill development.
  • Fostered self-determination in clients using a holistic, multi-cultural, and strengths perspective.
  • Trained and supported new RTCs and on-call RTCs.

Camp Counselor

Ojai Valley School
Ojai, CA
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Supervised 9-16-year-old boys from Japan, China, and Taiwan.
  • Prepared/maintained individual student progress reports on language acquisition and cultural adaptation.

Tutor Volunteer

Shalimar Learning Center
Costa Mesa, CA
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Assisted underprivileged students with homework using curriculum and materials provided by program.
  • Served as a role model for underprivileged children by demonstrating positive social behavior.

VP of Philanthropy

National League Of Young Men
Corona Del Mar, United States
08.2012 - 09.2015
  • Served the philanthropic organization promoting charitable endeavors within the Orange County community.
  • Recipient of the Lieutenant Award for 25 additional hours.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
05.2019

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psycho-Education
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Suicide Risk Assessments
  • Group Facilitation
  • Intervention Planning

Timeline

Program Aide

Polaris Teen Center
08.2021 - Current

Youth Development Counselor

Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
10.2020 - 08.2021

Lead Wellness Counselor

Madrona Recovery
09.2019 - 09.2020

Wellness Counselor

Madrona Recovery
05.2019 - 08.2019

Residential Treatment Counselor

White Shield Center
05.2018 - 05.2019

Camp Counselor

Ojai Valley School
07.2017 - 08.2017

Tutor Volunteer

Shalimar Learning Center
09.2012 - 05.2015

VP of Philanthropy

National League Of Young Men
08.2012 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Lewis & Clark College