Mental Health Counselor
WINTER PARK,FLORIDA
Summary
Objective Summary: To help companies recruit healthcare workers as first time hires as well as college enrollment, recruitment and advising. Skilled knowledge in human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Excellent knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, and mental dysfunctions, Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and culture. Capacity to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate. Patient, detail oriented and very easy to communicate with. Knowledgeable in healthcare recruitment and college enrollment as well advising.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director/ Counselor, Recruiter, Mental Health Counselor/Creative Director
Stress And Anxiety Center
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Provide counseling for individual clients and in group settings to help overcome addiction and assist in making life changes
- Support individuals to cope with substance abuse and addictions; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging, mental and emotional health
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them develop insight into themselves and their relationships
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
- Prepare and maintaining all required treatment records and reports.
Stress And Anxiety Center
Casselberry, FL
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Practicum
- Applied knowledge, techniques and skills learned in the classroom
- Collect clients’ information through interviews and observations
- Evaluate clients' physical and mental condition after reviewing their information
- Counseled clients individually and in groups while a assisting to overcome dependencies, to produce change in their lives and daily activities.
Case Manager
Destiny TCM
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Conducted intake, coordinated comprehensive assessments of individual’s strengths and needs, help create individualized support plan to address those needs
- Advocated and develop services, identified in the plan and monitor the individual’s progress while evaluating the effectiveness of services.
Intake Specialist
Workforce Central Florida
Winter Park, FL
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Interviewed individuals seeking assistance and certify their eligibility to receive benefits
- Answered applicants’ questions about eligibility and benefits
- Prepared applications and forms for applicants
- Kept records of assigned cases, and prepared required reports.
Program Coordinator
Concord Management
Maitland, FL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Supervisor of recreational and educational activities for children ages five through twelve, as well as scheduling activities and speakers, attendance, ordering supplies, budgeting, and managing a petty cash fund
- Supervised employees.
Teacher
JCC of Greater Orlando
Maitland, FL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Facilitate lessons in accordance with the program objectives
- Prepared weekly lesson plans
- Prepared weekly newsletter for parents
- Coordinate and prepared all classroom activities in accordance with school direct plans
- Motivate students to participate in the learning process by employing teaching techniques.
Teacher
Head Start
Sanford, FL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Tutored and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by the teacher
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using lectures, discussion, and supervised role playing methods.
Customer Service
Walmart
Casselberry, FL
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Resolved customer service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, and adjusting bills
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct.
Certified Nurses Aid
Quality Care Management
Casselberry, FL
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Observe patients' conditions, measured, recorded food and liquid intake
- Perform output and vital signs and reported changes to professional staff
- Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves
- Transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
Orange County School Board
Orlando, FL
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Employ teacher lesson plans; assign student class work and homework
- Sustain classroom control and discipline
- Complete a daily report or evaluation to communicate any significant information resulting from the day’s events.
Positive Life Counseling Services, LLC
- Provide counseling for individual clients to help cope with a variety of mental health issues and assist to make life changes through therapy
- Support individuals to cope with substance abuse and addictions; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging, mental and emotional health
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them develop insight into themselves and their relationships
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
- Provide Services for local County Probation such as anger Management Classes, Anti-Theft, Parenting, Misdemeanor, Substance Abuse Evaluation, and Mental Health Evaluations.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling, (MinorTrauma & Crisis)
Walden UniversityMinneapolis Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Barry University
05.2010
Associate of Arts Degree -
Seminole State College
12.2007
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern License# 13991 -
Skills
- Computer
- Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint
- Recruitment Strategies
- Care Coordination
- Community Resources Specialist
- Campaign Development Expertise
- Strategic Communications
- Client Development
- Case Files Maintenance
- Crisis Intervention
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Psychiatric Population Familiarity
- Remote Office Availability
- Dissociative Disorders Competency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Contract Negotiation
- Family Counseling
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Family Therapy Aptitude
- Clinical Documentation Mastery
- Hiring Requirements
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Intake Screening
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cold Calling
- Family Therapy Background
- Client Goal Planning
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Suicide Precautions Expertise
- Extensive DSM-IV Knowledge
- Patient Advocacy
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Strategic Sourcing
- Successful Private Practice
- Candidate Screening
- Flexible Schedule
- Candidate Sourcing
- Accomplished in Psychopharmacology
- Dual Diagnosis Expertise
- New Hire Orientation
- Pre-employment Screening
- Clinical Documentation
- Mood Disorders Specialist
- Tracking Client Progress
Affiliations
VPK, CDA, Waiver, DCF 45 Hours, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1997 to present
Standard First Aid 1997 to present
Professional
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Barry Alumni Association
Walden Alumni Association
Accomplishments
- I have managed 3 to 4 employees and interns
- I have served as a director in several jobs and oversee projects of several employees
- Volunteered:
- I volunteered with parents with children with special needs to provide guidance with IEP and testing procedures
- I have conducted long term and short term disabilities paperwork for employees and companies
- I have nine years of experience with the process and paperwork
- SSI And SSDI:
- I have conducted evaluations for individuals who were social security candidate as well as assisting to fill out their paperwork
- Leadership:
- Founded a half a day program for middle-aged women/elderly individuals without families to come together to support one another on a weekly basis
- Managed a group of 8 individuals
- Writer:
- Part time writer for medium.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Creative Director/ Counselor, Recruiter, Mental Health Counselor/Creative Director
Stress And Anxiety Center
01.2014 - 01.2022
Stress And Anxiety Center
01.2013 - 01.2022
Case Manager
Destiny TCM
01.2013 - 01.2013
Intake Specialist
Workforce Central Florida
01.2012 - 01.2012
Program Coordinator
Concord Management
01.2010 - 01.2011
Teacher
JCC of Greater Orlando
01.2008 - 01.2009
Teacher
Head Start
01.2007 - 01.2008
Customer Service
Walmart
01.2005 - 01.2007
Certified Nurses Aid
Quality Care Management
01.2002 - 01.2005
Orange County School Board
01.1998 - 01.2002
Positive Life Counseling Services, LLC
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling, (MinorTrauma & Crisis)
Walden UniversityMinneapolis Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Barry University
Associate of Arts Degree -
Seminole State College
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern License# 13991 -
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