Rachel Dorsey
Maple Heights,OH
Summary
Results-driven Counselor with a focus on empowering patients to navigate personal obstacles. Skilled in assessing individual situations and creating customized treatment strategies. Adept at working autonomously or as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cleveland Therapy Group
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented strategies for crisis intervention, improving client safety and stability.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to mental health resources within the community.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
Functional Family Therapist
Family services of western PA
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
- Educated clients and community members about mental or physical illness, substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment and available community resources.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure best outcomes for each family system served.
Counselor Intern
Mercyhurst University
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered evidence-based therapeutic techniques, supporting college students with diverse mental health concerns.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques to assess and respond to urgent situations effectively.
- • Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each student's unique needs, incorporating evidence-based practices and collaborative goal setting
- • Conducted workshops and group sessions to enhance students' coping strategies and resilience, fostering a supportive community environment
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Gannon University
Erie, PABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Gannon University
Erie, PASkills
- Treatment Plans
- Extensive DSM-IV Knowledge
- Clinical Experience
- Grief Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Client Records Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Superior Communication Skills
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Self-esteem building
- Life transitions
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cleveland Therapy Group
10.2021 - Current
Functional Family Therapist
Family services of western PA
05.2021 - 10.2021
Counselor Intern
Mercyhurst University
09.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Gannon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Gannon University