Peter Carlaftes
Greenwich,CT
Summary
Personable and proactive Mental Health Counselor with 10 years experience focused on building positive rapport with diverse range of clients. Critical thinker thrives under pressure. Specialist in working with clients struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse disorder.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Ruth Wasser
West Orange, NJ
01.2016 - 02.2022
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Conferred with client to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
- Assisted client with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
Residential Counselor/Assistant Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
Rye Brook , N.Y
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Trained and coached staff to consistently meet residents' needs with caring, knowledgeable and safe support.
- Responded promptly to emergencies involving staff or residents and coordinated appropriate responses.
- Coordinated adequate coverage for resident needs with organized staff schedules and assignments.
- Monitored employees' compliance with individuals' support plans and medical protocols.
- Kept building up-to-date with current fire and health code standards.
- Drafted and distributed maintenance notices concerning renovations, water shut-offs and alarm testing.
- Managed security policies to effectively protect 13 residents and more than 8 staff.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY05.2012
Skills
- Family therapy background
- Successful private practice
- Family therapy aptitude
- Psychiatric population familiarity
- Tracking client progress
- Patient evaluation
- Specialized training in grief counseling
- Superior communication skills
- Individual and group therapy
Certification
- Thanatology Certification Training - 2016
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Ruth Wasser
01.2016 - 02.2022
Residential Counselor/Assistant Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
05.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
College of New Rochelle, The
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
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