Rahkiya Fields-Dinkins
Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Compassionate Therapist with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Skilled Counselor with strong background helping diverse client populations overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, and developing individualized plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Intern
Firm Foundations Counseling
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and interventions.
- Completed thorough assessments to determine client needs and establish objectives and treatment.
- Evaluated client progress toward goals, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to maximize effectiveness of interventions.
- Successfully built rapport with clients through active listening, empathy, and validation during individual counseling sessions approximately 25 per week.
HIV Medical Case Manager
Prisma Health
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources .
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes 25 per day.
- Enhanced engagement in care by assembling appointment charts and completing patient reminder calls approximately 30 per day. Assisted clients in enrolling and re-engaging in appropriate medical care.
- Identified and developed client-directed treatment plan to monitor ongoing goal achievement.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Aftercare Coordinator
Palmetto Place Children And Youth Services
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed various administrative tasks such as making phone calls, answering emails and inputting data into systems.
- Documented each patients' activity in program-specific databases, 10-20 per day.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Assessed clients needs and identified resources for social and community service programs. Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks 10-20 per week.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive aftercare support and guidance.
Case Manager, Investigations Department
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns of child endangerment. Managed approximately 10-12 homes visits per day.
- Gather and assess information, monitor behavior change, conduct interviews, and engage clients in development of safety plans.
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, to coordinate removal based on safety needs of child.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
Human Service Specialist
South Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Utilized complex client digital management systems, and maintained sensitive information in highly encrypted databases.
- Processed applications 15 daily, and followed strict procedures to keep sensitive data confidential. Prepared documents 20 daily, for review and completion by service applicants, supporting completion and responding to questions.
- Input information and obtained quantitative and qualitative data on client details to provide services requested.
- Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
Intern
Southeast Counseling And Consulting
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Gained valuable experience working within specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to obtain/ provide information for services (25 daily).
- Maintained database systems to schedule (20 daily) appointments.
- Participated in training and development opportunities by shadowing licensed professional counselor (LPC). Observed client sessions.
Education
Ed. S. Degree in Counselor of Education (CACREP) - Conc., Marriage, Family And Couples Counseling
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Beaufort, SC05.2019
Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Detail Attentiveness
- Social Awareness
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Emotion Focused Counseling
- Crises Intervention
- Interview Skills
- Attention to Confidentiality
- Couples, Family, Individual Counseling
Timeline
Counselor Intern
Firm Foundations Counseling
03.2023 - 05.2024
HIV Medical Case Manager
Prisma Health
11.2021 - 05.2022
Aftercare Coordinator
Palmetto Place Children And Youth Services
06.2021 - 12.2021
Case Manager, Investigations Department
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
09.2020 - 06.2021
Human Service Specialist
South Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services
07.2019 - 09.2020
Intern
Southeast Counseling And Consulting
04.2019 - 07.2019
Ed. S. Degree in Counselor of Education (CACREP) - Conc., Marriage, Family And Couples Counseling
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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