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Reginald Carter

Chicago,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

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Mental Health Specialist

Metropolitan Family Services
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, enhancing access to additional resources and support services for patients.
  • Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with best practices in mental health treatment and enhance clinical skills.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify trauma-related symptoms, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff in trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive client support.

Community Mental Health Counselor

CTS Heathcare Services
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
  • Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
  • Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies, among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
  • Maintained an active caseload of 10–20 clients, delivering ongoing support, advocacy, and care coordination.

Mental Health Professional

Central Plaza
10.2021 - 07.2024
  • 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.

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 with 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, IL
10.2024

M.D. - Rehabilitation Counseling

Adler University
Chicago, IL
10.2024

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Clinical Psychology

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
12.2018

Skills

  • Skill-Building Instruction
  • Case Management
  • Group Counseling
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Management
  • Coping Methods
  • Client Advocacy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Affiliations


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 Counselor

CTS Heathcare Services
10.2024 - 07.2025

Community Mental Health Specialist

Metropolitan Family Services
08.2024 - Current

Youth Development Professional

Touch of Wholeness Psychological Services
12.2022 - 09.2023

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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