Driven clinical counselor, veteran, and team leader offering years of successful team experience. Strategic thinker with a strong work ethic and excellent counseling proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and accomplish mission. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth. ASSIT, CFARS, Mental Health first Aid, Mandated Reporter, and Preventing firearm injury certified.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Masters Level Clinical Counselor
Family Foundation
04.2022 - Current
Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Child Care
Professional, Carolina Theraputic Service
05.2020 - 04.2022
Improved behavior of children under care by modeling responses to situations and reinforcing good choices
Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging empathy and positive views
Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others, and positive self-concepts
Delivered high-quality counseling services through classes, small groups, and individual counseling
Guided clients in resourcing and grounding techniques to address trauma responses and anxiety
Observed client behavior and documented potentially concerning or harmful interactions
Prepared clients for handling challenging situations independently and taught coping skills and strategies.
United States Air Force
02.2016 - 07.2020
Elevated leadership skills and to support office needs
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
Apart of "Exceptional Family Member Program" locating apart bases for member's with family
members who have special needs
Handled all delegated tasks, including performing military honors to fallen member and
consoling family members of fallen soldier
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone
conversations
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
Awarded Airman of the Year Awarded Airman of the Quarter Direct Service Professional.
Direct Care Provider
CTF Illinois
04.2013 - 12.2013
Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques
Assisted with patient evaluations by obtaining information such as occupational roles, activities of daily living, history, cognition, perception, strength and range of motion
Cleaned and maintained therapy equipment by performing light general housekeeping and repair tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Webster University
St Louis, MO
03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2015
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Relaxation Techniques
Therapeutic Exercise
Group Activities
Behavior Modification
Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Masters Level Clinical Counselor
Family Foundation
04.2022 - Current
Child Care
Professional, Carolina Theraputic Service
05.2020 - 04.2022
United States Air Force
02.2016 - 07.2020
Direct Care Provider
CTF Illinois
04.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
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