Maya Forrest
Lilburn
Summary
Organized, eager to learn professional with experience in administrative roles, having strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities. Able to prioritize tasks and manage them effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and develop strong working relationships. Currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree to advance clinical skills and gain knowledge of effective therapeutic modalities. Passionate about helping people find the light in the midst of life's storms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Renewed Journey Counseling Services
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct prechecks and psychosocial assessments to gather client history, symptoms, and concerns for the psychiatrist and nurse practitioner
- Provide individual therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing
- Conduct resource and parent support sessions, connecting clients and families to community resources and coping strategies
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of assessments and progress notes
Intern at Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Completed documentation, including intakes, behavioral health evaluations, task reports, multidisciplinary team notes, and individual counseling notes
- Familiarized youth with the facility through the intake process, covering the Prison Rape Elimination Act, help requests, grievance forms, visitation, and rules and expectations
- Attended meetings, such as multidisciplinary team meetings, youth-centered reentry team meetings, screenings, and juvenile detention counselor team meetings
- Case management, including scheduling youth meetings with lawyers, probation officers, and case managers, coordinating parent visitation, and completing help requests
- Reviewed DJJ policies and procedures
- Maintained professionalism with youth, staff, and parents
- Completed required DJJ trainings
Office Assistant
Renewed Journey Counseling Services
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed administrative tasks, such as intake paperwork, answering phone calls and emails, and visitor questions
- Scheduled meetings and patient appointments
- Organized schedules for psychiatrists and therapists
- Collected payments
- Updated patients' electronic health records
- Upheld confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
- Greeted office visitors and informed staff of patient arrivals
- Completed filing and copying
- Assisted with the onboarding of new employees
Education
Online Graduate Student in Master of Social Work Program -
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI08.2023
High School Diploma -
Loganville Christian Academy
Loganville, GA05.2019
Skills
- Maintain organization and demonstrate attention to detail
- Solution focused and creative
- Competent in interpersonal communication and relationship-building
- Displays patience and empathy in interactions with others
- Strong ability to multitask
- Commitment to always do my best
Achievements and Volunteer Work
- Pianist trained in the Suzuki method for over a decade, including performances at venues such as Spivey Hall
- Received certificates for the completion of online courses: Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), Group Crisis Intervention, Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters, Psychological First Aid (PFA), SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Selected as a keynote speaker for Youth Day at Grace Adventist Church, demonstrating public speaking abilities
- Provided musical entertainment for senior citizens at Wesley Woods Senior Living and Park Springs Senior Living Community
- Volunteered at PetSmart, assisting with the care and adoption of dogs
References
Eric Watts, LCSW
Professional Social Service Worker (PSSW)
Atlanta Youth Development Center
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd.
College Park, GA 30349
eric.watts1@djj.state.ga.us
Regina Zabel, LCSW
Private Practice Owner
Renewed Journey Counseling Services
1479 Brockett Rd Ste 101
Tucker, GA 30084
404-625-5427
Timeline
Intern
Renewed Journey Counseling Services
01.2025 - Current
Intern at Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
06.2024 - 10.2024
Office Assistant
Renewed Journey Counseling Services
05.2019 - 08.2023
Online Graduate Student in Master of Social Work Program -
Andrews University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Andrews University
High School Diploma -
Loganville Christian Academy
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