Hi, I’m
Melissa Rice
Sud 2 counselor
Yuba City,CA
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
WellSpace Health
SUDCC2 Counselor
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.
- Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions for clients receiving multiple services.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
Education
Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento, CA
No Degree from Human Services
University Overview
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Public speaking ability
- Mental Health Support
- HIPAA
- Self-care strategies
- Building rapport
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis Response
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Anger Management
- Treatment Planning
- Treatment Plans
- Relapse Prevention
- Client Needs Assessment
- Intake assessments
- Multicultural Competence
- Intervention Planning
- Motivational Interviewing
- Needs Assessment
- Client Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
- [Type] counseling
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Certified SUDCC2 counselor
Timeline
SUDCC2 Counselor
WellSpace Health
01.2018 - Current
Cosumnes River College
No Degree from Human Services