PRISCILLA BOVI
Summary
Client-focused,bilingual, Professional Counselor with dual emphasis in mental heath and school counseling with additional experience in education, marketing, and multicultural populations. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, behavioral disorder, and personality disorders. Skilled in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships and helping clients progress toward planned outcomes. Committed to helping facilitate positive changes in lives of others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
The Transformation Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
06.2021 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 4 to 80.
- Managed case load of 25-30 clients per week.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Social Service Representative
Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennesssee
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided powerful psychotherapy services to patients with variety of disorders and issues
- Conducted risk assessments and interventions as needed.
- Provided group and individual counseling to identify, discuss and resolve problems and issues.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
Graduate Assistant
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Attended conferences and graduate fairs to promote graduate programs
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
3rd Grade Teacher
Key Point Christian Academy
Brickell , FL
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Southern Adven0st University
Collegedale, TN05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Miami
Miami, Florida05.2014
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Mental health evaluations
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Case management proficiency
- Strong public speaker
Certification
- Ethical and Legal Aspects of Counseling
- Prepare/Enrich Certified (Premarital Counseling)
- ICISF - Certified (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation)
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
The Transformation Center
06.2021 - Current
Social Service Representative
Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
Graduate Assistant
Southern Adventist University
08.2018 - 05.2020
3rd Grade Teacher
Key Point Christian Academy
08.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Southern Adven0st University
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Miami