Experienced with therapeutic interventions and client support. Utilizes evidence-based practices to address mental health challenges. Knowledge of crisis management and effective communication techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Lake Region Human Service Center
07.2023 - Current
Developed treatment plans tailored to individual client needs and goals.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate mental health conditions and progress.
Led group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for peer interaction.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
Trained and mentored junior clinicians on best practices in therapeutic techniques.
Implemented evidence-based interventions, improving client engagement and recovery rates.
Monitored patient progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting treatment as necessary.
ACE Program Learning Assistant
Turtle Mountain Community College
09.2021 - 06.2023
Recruit students, grades 9-12, from the three area high schools (Dunseith, St. John, and Belcourt) into the program.
Create success plans for students to excel in their school work.
Prepare high school students for college.
Provide assistance with tutoring, ACT Prep, Dual Credit courses, and Credit Recovery.
Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student engagement and retention.
Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
03.2020 - 08.2021
Create Factsheets.
Do research on Native American Elders and Elder Abuse.
Create modules through use of literature reviews and research.
University of North Dakota, Center for Rural Health, School of Medicine and Health Science
Community Counseling Internship
The Village Family Service Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Professional practice in counseling in an approved community agency
Weekly small-group supervision
Counseling intern
Acquire and demonstrate proficiency with individual and group counseling skills, methods, and procedures.
Practicum
Northern Prairie Community Clinic
01.2020 - 05.2020
See clients under live supervision
Tasks include completing client session notes
Attending individual and group supervision
Behavioral Health Technician
Red River Behavioral Health System
09.2019 - 03.2020
Communicate effectively with nursing staff and clinicians in order to maintain patient care and safety.
Monitor patients and facilitate daily patient care and activities as assigned.
Obtain and document all required and pertinent information, including but not limited to, progress notes, 15-minute checks and 1:1 monitoring checks, group notes, incident reports, dietary sheets, and completing room searches.
Addiction Studies Practicum
Minot State University
05.2018 - 05.2018
Shadowed addiction counselor for 40 hours at the 5th Generation Healing Center in Belcourt, North Dakota
Witnessed several substance abuse assessments
Participated in group counseling
Education
Masters of Art in Counseling - Community Mental Health
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies
Minot State University
Minot, ND
05.2019
Skills
Trained in several evidence based interventions
Stress management strategies
Suicide risk assessment
Clinical documentation
Motivational interviewing
Child and adolescent therapy
Multicultural competence
Self-care promotion
Crisis management
Therapeutic intervention
Individual counseling
Accomplishments
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Affiliations
American Counseling Association - Member, 2019-currently
Certification
CPI Certification - Certified September 2019
CPR Certification - Certified November 2019
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Lake Region Human Service Center
07.2023 - Current
ACE Program Learning Assistant
Turtle Mountain Community College
09.2021 - 06.2023
Community Counseling Internship
The Village Family Service Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
03.2020 - 08.2021
Practicum
Northern Prairie Community Clinic
01.2020 - 05.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Red River Behavioral Health System
09.2019 - 03.2020
Addiction Studies Practicum
Minot State University
05.2018 - 05.2018
Masters of Art in Counseling - Community Mental Health
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies
Minot State University
RESEARCH
Summer 2016 - Tribal Undergraduate Research Training & Learning Experience (Turtle Program), University of North Dakota
Participated in research projects geared toward behavior health and addiction studies of Native Americans
Attended the Society of Indian Psychologist (SIP) Conference at Utah State University
GRADUATE COURSEWORK
Spring 2021
Assessment in Counseling
Supervision Theory & Technique
Community Counseling Internship
Scholarly Project
Fall 2020
Career Counseling
Diagnostic and Prevention Strategies in Counseling
Spring 2020
Life-Span Development in Counseling
Couples and Family Counseling
Counseling Practicum
Introduction to Applied Educational Research
Fall 2019
Foundational and Ethical Issues
Counseling Methods
Theories of Counseling, Personality, and Development
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Professional Issues in Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
SCHOLARSHIPS
George Shipley Scholarship, Minot State University - Recipient of 2018-2019
Nell Boozenny Sander Scholarship, Minot State University - Recipient of 2019
Indian Health Services Scholarship, Indian Health Services - Recipient of 2019
Cobell Scholarship, Indigenous Education Incorporated - Recipient of 2019
Medical Oncology and Infusion Nurse at Lake Region Health Care Cancer Care and Research CenterMedical Oncology and Infusion Nurse at Lake Region Health Care Cancer Care and Research Center
Adult Education & Literacy Career and Transition Specialist at Region 6 Education Service CenterAdult Education & Literacy Career and Transition Specialist at Region 6 Education Service Center
Medical Records Technician (Coder) — GS-0679-06 at Quentin N. Burdick Healthcare Facility—Indian Health ServiceMedical Records Technician (Coder) — GS-0679-06 at Quentin N. Burdick Healthcare Facility—Indian Health Service