Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aftercare Coordinator
The Settlement Home For Children
10.2021 - Current
Managed paperwork for residents
Backed up staff by assisting with difficult behavioral situations.
Helped residents build budgets, medication management, schedules, and transportation
Support residents in building independent living skills
Support residents in finding jobs and apply to colleges
Help residents with resumes and other job skills
Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum Intern
Kaleidoscope Counseling And Assessment
04.2021 - 10.2021
Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
Performed individual and family psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
Asked questions to help clients identify feelings and behaviors.
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
Case Manager Supervisor
Texas Foster and Adoption Services
08.2018 - 09.2021
Admit new clients.
Maintain client records.
Monitors cases by observing and evaluating treatments and responses.
Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing treatment and results.
Resolve conflict between clients.
Case Management.
Train prospective foster parents.
Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, teachers, and other social networks
Managed caseload of 25 children in welfare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum Intern
The Arbor
06.2020 - 06.2021
Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans, including psychiatrists
Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Lead Clinical Houseparent
The Settlement home for Children
05.2016 - 08.2018
Supervision and care of residents to insure their safety and health.
Plan and implement recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities.
Use TBRI for intervention.
Model healthy relationships.
Maintain a therapeutic mindset during every interaction.
Dispense medications.
Case Management.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Family Development
The University of Texas
Austin, TX
05.2012
Skills
Treatment plan development
Crisis Management
Solution-focused techniques
Patient confidentiality
Couples counseling
Coping skills
Collaboration
Teamwork
Certification
First Aid & CPR Certified: June 2022 – June 2024
Affiliations
UT Association of Black Psychologists, Member November 2014 - Present
Timeline
Aftercare Coordinator
The Settlement Home For Children
10.2021 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum Intern
Kaleidoscope Counseling And Assessment
04.2021 - 10.2021
Marriage and Family Therapist Practicum Intern
The Arbor
06.2020 - 06.2021
Case Manager Supervisor
Texas Foster and Adoption Services
08.2018 - 09.2021
Lead Clinical Houseparent
The Settlement home for Children
05.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Family Development