Oletha Gould
Newcomb,NM
Summary
Working within the mental health field, my experience in individual/group counseling using Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and empathetic skills benefit in building connections with clientele. Strive to build client rapport and facilitate growth via psychoeducation and individualized treatment plans. I look forward to collaborating with my coworkers as part of a client's treatment team committed to assisting the youth and adults of our community through life’s challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist - Nonindependent
Presbyterian Medical Services
Farmington, WA
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted Treat First assessments to diagnose mental health disorders, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, motivational interviewing, using cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy.
- Manage a caseload of community and court-ordered clients for both individual and group therapy services.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting healthy treatment/long/short goals using SMART goal based on client's needs and preferences.
- Documented observations, interventions concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups in order to increase awareness of mental health issues and maintaining sobriety.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions, treatments and progress using an electronic health record system.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and self-care using cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services or hospitalization if needed.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
Intern
Navajo Regional Behavioral Health Center
Shiprock, NM
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Shadow head counselor, intake counselor, spiritual counselor, and social worker in youth and/or adult group therapy sessions and individual sessions
- Write DAP progress notes about group sessions I led or co-led
- Taught safe coping skills, healthy relationships, and communication skills to inpatient clients whom had a history with drugs and/or alcohol
- Utilize solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy for my capstone project.
Intern
Piedra Vista High School
Farmington, NM
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Shadow school counselors that welcomed foreign students, provide solutions to learning gaps, and organize schedules for the new school year
- Individually meet with seniors and freshmen about their academic schedules
- With a school counselor supervising, I met with seniors to discuss their plans for secondary education and possible careers
- Collaborate with all school counselors in meetings for programs, testing, and scheduling.
Intern (Practicum)
Piedra Vista High School
Farmington, NM
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Trained and supervised by several school counselors
- Organized school testing such as State and AP testing to be distributed to the students along with the results when collected
- Discussed course credits with graduating seniors
- Attended SOS (depression in adolescents) training, and meet with the students who shared that they were depressed
- Shadow school counselors during their individual counseling sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance Counseling
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05.2020
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Mexico Highlands University
Farmington, NM07.2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05.2016
High School Diploma -
Newcomb High School
05.2014
Skills
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Individual/Group Therapy
- Time management
- Computer proficient
- Self-motivated
- Team collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Client Goal Planning
- Boundary Setting
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelor's degree.
- Awarded 2023 Access Champion at Presbyterian Medical Services.
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (expires 9/30/2024)
References
- Sarah French - Mental Health Therapist - 206.445.9930
- Shardai Jridi - Mental Health Therapist - 505.436.6861
- Julie Swanson - Mental Health Therapist - 505.327.4796
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist - Nonindependent
Presbyterian Medical Services
11.2021 - Current
Intern
Navajo Regional Behavioral Health Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
Intern
Piedra Vista High School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Intern (Practicum)
Piedra Vista High School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Guidance Counseling
New Mexico Highlands University
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Mexico Highlands University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Newcomb High School
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