Patricia Denson
Miami,FL
Summary
Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 10 year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in .Mental health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Prosperity Social Community Development Group
01.2022 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Trauma Informed
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Residental Care Technican
Chapman Partnership II
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Logged and filed incident reports, detailing significant occurrences during assigned shifts.
- Aided residents in completing daily routines of care and activities.
- Obtained and confirmed individual treatment plans for each resident, monitoring subsequent service provision to verify compliance.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Contributed to all staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
Caseworker
Care Resource
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
- Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2023
Associate of Science - Pyschology
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL01.2020
High School Diploma -
Southeatsern Academy
Miami, FL01.2010
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Client Goal Planning
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Mood Disorders
- Case Management
- Tracking Client Progress
- Dissociative Disorders Competency
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Prosperity Social Community Development Group
01.2022 - Current
Residental Care Technican
Chapman Partnership II
03.2012 - 01.2013
Caseworker
Care Resource
02.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Barry University
Associate of Science - Pyschology
Miami Dade Community College
High School Diploma -
Southeatsern Academy
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