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Rebecca Hughes

Crystal Springs,MS

Summary

Insightful PCMHT and future LMFT with 2 years of employment in counseling settings and prior history in Education. Proficient applying cognitive behavioral therapy and reality therapy to promote client growth and change. Adept facilitating individuals, groups and children on meeting their goals. Proficient in working with clients with trauma, grief, anxiety,depression and behavior problems. Consistent history of meeting company needs with efficient and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Specialist

Mississippi State Hospital
Crystal Springs, MS
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to address psychological and emotional issues.
  • Monitored client progress through regular assessments and documented changes in behavior or symptoms.
  • Evaluated new patients referred from primary care providers or other sources.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to behavioral health topics.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss cases and review clinical decisions.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws governing the practice of Behavioral Health Specialists.
  • Developed behavior modification plans to address specific challenges, such as substance abuse or aggressive behavior.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including documentation of progress notes, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, referrals.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
  • Performed psychosocial assessments to identify risk factors for behavioral health disorders.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.

Behavior Therapist

Copiah County School District
Hazlehurst, MS
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided individual and group therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Developed behavioral plans for clients based on assessment results and established goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis in order to modify behaviors.
  • Conducted assessments of the clients' behavior, skills, abilities, and interests using structured interviews, direct observations, and standardized testing.
  • Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and parents to ensure effective treatment plans were implemented.
  • Maintained accurate records of session notes and client progress reports in accordance with state regulations.
  • Educated families about their child's diagnosis and appropriate intervention strategies to use at home.
  • Adhered to ethical standards set by governing bodies such as the American Psychological Association.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.

Floor Supervisor

Shivers Creek Fishhouse
Crystal Springs, MS
03.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with leadership to determine needs and devise improvement plans to reach strategic targets.
  • Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback and coaching.
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
  • Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Led pre-shift meetings for team employees to obtain feedback, provide information and establish policies.
  • Trained and coached new employees according to new hire procedures and proven sales strategies.
  • Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Increased customer loyalty through consistent and dependable service, great attitude and in-depth knowledge of products.

Secondary English Teacher

Copiah County School District
Crystal Springs, MS
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
  • Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
  • Incorporated reading strategies to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.
  • Conducted multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
  • Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
  • Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.

Counseling Intern

Summit Counseling Associates
Jackson, MS
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed 1000 hours of supervised counseling sessions, including group and individual sessions.
  • Researched patient cases to understand issues and provide current needs assessment.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
  • Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
  • Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
  • Helped couples work through serious issues and restore relationships or part amicably.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

First Baptist Church Kindergarten
Crystal Springs, MS
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.

Office Manager

Industrial Recycling & Demolition
Crystal Springs, MS
12 0 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for all office/ clerical duties, accounts payable, answering phones, greeting customers, paying customers for purchased material, Accounts Receivable, making bank deposits, maintaining all bank accounts, entering all data in QuickBooks ,preparing taxes, designing and implementing filing systems, ensuring security, integrity, and confidentiality of all data, checking accuracy of shipping and receiving paperwork, handling all commercial accounts, scheduling commercial pickups, ordering office supplies
  • Also Responsible for balancing a cash drawer on a daily basis while maintaining a clean working environment.

Education

M.S. Marriage & Therapy - Marriage And Family Therapy

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
05.2023

B.S - Psychology

Mississippi College
05.2008

Associates of Arts - Copiah

Crystal Spring High School, Lincoln Community College
05.2004

Skills

  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • MS Teaching Certification
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Language Arts Core Curriculum
  • Test Proctoring
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Relationship Building
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Crisis Management
  • File and Record Keeping
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient Screening
  • Restaurant Operations Management
  • Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
  • Problem Solving
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Money Handling
  • Health Code Compliance

References

References available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society

Certification

  • MS Teaching License, English,History and Psychology Endorsement- 2021
  • ServSafe Certification, 2021
  • AHA CPR certification, 2023
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1, 2022
  • Cultural Competency Curriculum for Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response, 2022
  • FEMA ICS-200, 2022
  • Psychological First Aid, 2022
  • Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist , 2023
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention, 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Behavioral Health Specialist

Mississippi State Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Behavior Therapist

Copiah County School District
10.2023 - Current

Secondary English Teacher

Copiah County School District
07.2022 - 07.2023

Counseling Intern

Summit Counseling Associates
05.2021 - 08.2022

Floor Supervisor

Shivers Creek Fishhouse
03.2021 - Current

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

First Baptist Church Kindergarten
08.2020 - 05.2022

M.S. Marriage & Therapy - Marriage And Family Therapy

Mississippi College

B.S - Psychology

Mississippi College

Associates of Arts - Copiah

Crystal Spring High School, Lincoln Community College

Office Manager

Industrial Recycling & Demolition
12 0 - 01.2017

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