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Nicole Head

Gibsonton,FL

Summary

Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Therapist

Bay Area Behavioral Services
08.2021 - Current
  • Provided individual therapy, couples counseling, family sessions, and facilitated a weekly Women's Support Group
  • Implemented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma
  • Performed psycho-educational evolutions, clinical assessments, and developed individualized treatment plans
  • Introduced mindfulness meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, ASMR, EFT, PMR, and grounding techniques to clients
  • Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth
  • Provided community resources and referrals to clients
  • Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.

Addiction Counselor for Adults & Adolescents

BoardPrep Recovery Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Head of the adolescent addiction recovery program
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals
  • Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client history
  • Review and evaluate client's progress in relations to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans
  • Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients
  • Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of patients
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.

Mental Health & Addiction Counselor (Internship)

Windmoor Healthcare
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Counselor clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance use, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse
  • Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of patients
  • Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals
  • Refer patient or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Youth Counselor (Internship)

Joshua House
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Conducted weekly SELF psychoeducational classes to the youth
  • Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change
  • Conducted assessments on the youth
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.

Education

Masters in Social Work -

Arizona State University
05.2020

Bachelor of Science: Behavioral Healthcare, Children's Mental Health -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2017

Skills

  • Strong clinical skills in individual, couple, and family therapy
  • CBT, ART, and DBT
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Cultural awareness

Specialized Training

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Certified
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate
  • Certified Gatekeeper Certificate
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Child & Infant CPR Certified
  • S.E.L.F. Sanctuary Model Psychoeducation
  • Behavior Modification Training
  • Mandated Reporter Certificate
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Timeline

Outpatient Therapist

Bay Area Behavioral Services
08.2021 - Current

Addiction Counselor for Adults & Adolescents

BoardPrep Recovery Center
01.2020 - 11.2021

Mental Health & Addiction Counselor (Internship)

Windmoor Healthcare
02.2019 - 12.2019

Youth Counselor (Internship)

Joshua House
05.2016 - 01.2017

Masters in Social Work -

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science: Behavioral Healthcare, Children's Mental Health -

University of South Florida

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