Rebecca Black
Midway
Summary
Committed and caring clinician with a strong background in providing direct client care. Achieved significant improvements in missionary well-being across four countries while serving as an Area Mental Health Advisor. Skilled in using cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques. Advanced training in providing Autism affirming care with a strong understanding of current psychopharmacology recommendations. Enjoys collaboration and public speaking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Mental Health Advisor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided direct mental health consultation with in-field missionaries serving in missions in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile.
- Made recommendations for missionary care in compliance with policies and practices of the missionary department.
- Build strong and collaborative working relationships with mission leaders, members of the area presidency, local Family Service employees and area medical providers.
- Provided emergency response care and recommendations to missionaries and mission leaders.
- Provided care for over 300 missionaries in 21 mission during 19 months of missionary service.
Family Services On-Call Counselor
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided direct counseling services to individuals, couples and families addressing a variety of issues.
- Worked with in-field missionaries and local mission presidents to monitor and improve missionary well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation and notes in compliance with agency policies.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques to assist clients in obtaining desired goals.
- Worked in collaboration with local ecclesiastical leaders and agency manager to ensure accountability.
- Regularly sought feedback and training to increase counseling skills and knowledge.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-1994
Associate of Arts - Honors Program
Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID04-1992
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Expertise
- Experienced in Implementing Acceptance Commitment Therapy Strategies
- Strength in Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Strong Knowledge of Current Psychopharmacology Recommendations
Certification
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
State of Utah
License: 12654568-6004
Timeline
Area Mental Health Advisor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
02.2023 - 09.2024
Family Services On-Call Counselor
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
08.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
State of Utah
License: 12654568-6004
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Brigham Young University
Associate of Arts - Honors Program
Brigham Young University
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