Nicole Harris
Bronxville,NY
Summary
Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering 10+ years of experience providing individual counseling to adults and adolescents with chronic and severe mental illness. Polished in administering evidenced based treatments and designing and implementing effective treatment plans. Experienced in successfully managing caseload of 25 individual clients. Culturally sensitive, while understanding how cultural upbringing can impact mental health. Committed to helping facilitate positive changes in lives of others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Confessions Of Freedom Mental Health Counseling
01.2021 - Current
- Enhance client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in counseling sessions.
- Improve clients'' coping skills through the implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in counseling techniques.
- Use advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
- Grief Counseling
Multisystemic Therapist
New York Foundling
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Clinical Case Manager
ACMH
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Enhanced care coordination for patients with complex medical needs through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by conducting thorough patient assessments and providing appropriate resources and support for post-discharge care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing strong rapport, actively listening to concerns, and addressing issues in a timely manner.
- Supported individuals with mental health disorders by developing personalized treatment plans and connecting them to appropriate community resources.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support.
Clinical Therapist Intern
Universal Family Connection, Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults who have pending caseloads with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
- Conduct mental health consultations, parent education, and classroom observations for Chicago Public Schools
- Co-facilitate weekly domestic violence and substance abuse groups
- Conduct intake assessments with incoming clients
- Assign clinical diagnoses, according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria
- Develop treatment plans, court reports, progress notes, and clinical summaries
- Attend weekly case conferences and clinical staffing’s.
- Supported clients in developing coping strategies for mental health issues through individual and group therapy sessions.
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and techniques.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Deer Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Conducted intake interviews and diagnosed mandated substance abuse and domestic violence clients, according to the DSM-V criteria
- Facilitated weekly groups to substance abuse and domestic violence clients, under court imposed conditions of probation or supervised release
- Sent out monthly reports to the circuit courts, regarding client’s treatment progress
- Developed and implemented progress notes, bio-psychosocials, treatment plans, and other pertinent documentation in a timely manner
- Administrative duties as required.
Psychiatric Assessment Specialist
Human Resources Development Institute, Inc. (Jackson Park Hospital)
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Served as a psychiatric assessment specialist for patients with chronic mental illness in a hospital setting
- Quickly responded to and deescalated crisis situations when behavioral issues arose
- Administered risk assessments
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medication compliance and efficacy of medications
- Referred patients to outpatient programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Diagnosed mental health and substance abuse disorders, according to DSM-IV and V criteria.
Research Assistant
Roosevelt University
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted with research on social ostracism and memory, by conducting interviews on campus with undergraduate and graduate students
- Trained in ethics and completed the NIH-Web based training course on protecting human subjects
- Gathered and collected information, using SPSS statistical software
- Attended weekly lab meetings.
Education
Masters of Art in Community Counseling-Clinical Mental Health -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL12.2004
Skills
- Anxiety reduction
- Trauma-informed care
- Grief counseling
- Life transitions support
- Self-esteem building
- Depression treatment
- Stress management
- Individual counseling
- Clinical Interventions
- Treatment Planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
Affiliations
- Anxiety and Depression and Association of Amercia
Professional Development
- The Center for Prolonged Grief
- NBCC Code of Ethics
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Confessions Of Freedom Mental Health Counseling
01.2021 - Current
Multisystemic Therapist
New York Foundling
04.2018 - 12.2020
Clinical Case Manager
ACMH
06.2017 - 06.2018
Clinical Therapist Intern
Universal Family Connection, Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2017
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Deer Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2016
Psychiatric Assessment Specialist
Human Resources Development Institute, Inc. (Jackson Park Hospital)
05.2014 - 01.2016
Research Assistant
Roosevelt University
09.2013 - 05.2014
Masters of Art in Community Counseling-Clinical Mental Health -
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Southern Illinois University
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