Reginald Carter
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Professional with significant experience in mental health care, ready to contribute effectively. Strong skills in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and achieving outcomes in dynamic settings. Dependable, empathetic, and skilled in maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Specialist
Metropolitan Family Services
08.2024 - Current
- Developed rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, enhancing access to additional resources and support services for patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify trauma-related symptoms, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
Graduate Therapist Intern
Grand Prairie Services
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Completed over 200 hours working with low-income communities in Chicago's South Suburbs.
Supervisory Mental Health Professional
Central Plaza
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Adaptable Mental Health Professional able to customize approaches to the individual needs of each patient
- Evaluate individuals carefully, breaking down issues and devising supportive treatment approaches
- Crisis intervention Skill building Cultural awareness, Conducted strengths-based, culturally competent, and family-centered mental health rehabilitation services for the mental health population
- Offered outreach, advocacy, and rehabilitative services for ongoing case needs and special crisis interventions
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
Youth Development Professional
Touch of Wholeness Psychological Services
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Counseled students in Chicago's public school system regarding a variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Assessed students and proposed behavior management plans to alleviate academic and social problems.
Youth Development Coach
Harris County Juvenile
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Practiced group counseling methods for youths to learn how to express, manage and resolve issues constructively
- Worked closely with aggressive youth in a full lockdown facility
- Increased behavioral compliance by teaching coping skills for triggering situations.
Education
M.D. - Sport and Human Performance
Adler University
Chicago, IL10.2024
M.D. - Rehabilitation Counseling
Adler University
Chicago, IL10.2024
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Clinical Psychology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12.2018
Skills
- Skill-Building Instruction
- Case Management
- Group Counseling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Management
- Coping Methods
- Client Advocacy
- Motivational Interviewing
Affiliations
Associate Producer of "The Justice Beat Talk Show"
- Advocacy project aimed at prison reform
- Proficient use telecommunications
Board Member and Mentor of an organization S.E.A.A.M.S
- Successfully. Education. African American. Male. Students
Mental Performance Consultant
- Train youth athletes using mental skills and techniques to improve overall performance.
Timeline
Community Mental Health Specialist
Metropolitan Family Services
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Therapist Intern
Grand Prairie Services
08.2023 - 07.2024
Youth Development Professional
Touch of Wholeness Psychological Services
12.2022 - 09.2023
Supervisory Mental Health Professional
Central Plaza
10.2021 - 07.2024
Youth Development Coach
Harris County Juvenile
01.2019 - 07.2021
M.D. - Sport and Human Performance
Adler University
M.D. - Rehabilitation Counseling
Adler University
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Clinical Psychology
Texas Southern University
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