Monique Ellis
Summary
Dedicated youth counselor with expertise in developing individualized support strategies and facilitating group counseling sessions. Known for strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care and promote personal growth among youth.
Results-driven counselor with a focus on effective communication and behavior management. Experienced in crisis intervention and family engagement, contributing to improved client outcomes and fostering positive relationships within therapeutic environments.
Offering solid foundation in child development principles and genuine desire to help youth thrive and grow. Brings understanding of counseling techniques and ability to quickly learn and apply new methodologies. Ready to use and develop communication and empathy skills in [Desired Position] role.
Energetic and empathetic, with genuine passion for supporting and guiding youth. Equipped with background in child development and psychology, coupled with effective communication and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to fostering positive impact on young individuals by creating safe and supportive environments.
Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youngsters experiencing life disruptions. Focused Adolescent Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems.
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Work History
Overnight Youth Counselor CL Mangement
1 Year 8 Months- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote emotional expression and social skills development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance individual coping mechanisms and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans for youth clients.
- Monitored daily activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Provided crisis intervention support, effectively managing high-stress situations with calmness and empathy.
- Developed educational workshops focused on life skills, encouraging personal growth and independence among youth clients.
- Engaged families in therapeutic processes to foster communication and support systems at home.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Managed crises effectively using de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety while addressing the underlying emotional triggers for each incident.
- Created safe spaces for open dialogue, enabling youth to share experiences and challenges without fear of judgment.
- Enhanced self-esteem and confidence in young clients by implementing personalized empowerment programs.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Strengthened family bonds by offering family counseling sessions tailored to address specific relational issues.
- Collaborated with schools to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, benefiting entire student body.
Recovery Center of America (RCA) Rehab
11 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Monitored client progress, ensuring adherence to treatment goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care strategies.
- Facilitated client transitions to community living with comprehensive discharge planning and post-discharge follow up.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local community resources available to clients in order to provide accurate information and appropriate referrals when needed.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors related to substance use or mental health challenges.
- Reduced patient readmission rates by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring client safety and connecting them with appropriate resources for further support.
Recovery Support Specialist (Serenity)
1 Year 7 Months- Facilitated recovery planning sessions to develop individualized support strategies for clients.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, enhancing client access to essential services.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting support plans based on feedback and needs assessment.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support, fostering a safe environment for clients.
- Educated families about the recovery process and available resources, fostering stronger support networks for clients during rehabilitation efforts.
- Fostered positive group dynamics within peer-led support sessions, creating an inclusive atmosphere that encouraged active participation from all members.
- Monitored client progress towards established goals while adjusting interventions as needed based on feedback received from interdisciplinary team members involved in care coordination efforts.
- Increased client satisfaction by tailoring support services to meet unique cultural, linguistic, or other specific requirements.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals by providing resources, guidance, and encouragement throughout their recovery journey.
- Developed therapeutic rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their experiences and perspectives.
- Improved patient recovery rates by implementing personalized care plans and providing consistent support.
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
Education
No Degree - Children Psychology/Psychology
High School Diploma
Skills
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved client issue which led to LSI and TCI Training.
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Supervised and redirected children in calm and collective manner total of 15 children.
- Created learning and fun activities for children at there pace of development.
- De-escalating crisis situitions
Certification
- Certified CL Management, Mount Prospect Academy - 1 year and 11 months
- Certified in CPR/First Aid
- Certified in TCI Training and LSI Training
CL Mangement
I love working with Children, and to make a fun and safe environment filled with learning moment and creating activity's. I am very good at de-escalating any situation while trained in checking in with how the children are processing there emotions to help them grow. Shaping their future for the best outcome is my goal. I am reliable and accountable. I also believe in taking accountability with children.
I have also worked as a manager with employees teaching them to work as a team and communicate with everyone to be professional in all areas of a work environment and training them on the position and expectations of the job requirements while always maintaining respect. Everyone learns different and I am able to show different styles of teaching moments when it is nessary.