Renee Calvert
Rocky River,OH
Summary
Qualified counselor with over ten years of experience working with individuals in various settings and of various ages and experiences. Passionate about improving the lives of others by helping them overcome personal challenges and cope with life changing events. Ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm and therapeutic manner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Midview High School
08.2015 - 01.2021
- Provided cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered, and solution-focused individual counseling to students grades 9-12 in response to the social, emotional, and educational needs of assigned students
- Planned and facilitated group counseling and guidance curriculum in areas of depression/suicide prevention, bereavement, drug and alcohol prevention, healthy interpersonal relationships, college/career counseling.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing social emotional needs of students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, and administration.
- Lorain County Joint Vocational School Liason: track student progress, process applications, keep current on graduation requirements related to Workkeys and LCJVS in compliance with the ODE.
- Member of the Lorain County Schools Crisis Counseling Team.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Implemented a Teen Street Team (partnered with the Genesis House), a student advocacy group promoting healthy relationships and raising awareness for teen dating violence
Mental Health Therapist
OhioGuidestone
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Counseled teenagers and families through a juvenile justice diversion program, while providing education on mental illness and treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Functional Family Therapy theoretic approaches.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Managed a caseload of clients, ages 10-19, creating individualized treatment plans that included counseling services and community psychiatric support treatment as well as provided linkage to families for appropriate community-based services
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with trauma histories.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Attended meetings with juvenile court probation officers and Guardian Ad Litems in both client homes and juvenile court hearings.
Counseling Intern
Cornerstone of Hope
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with ethics of the professional counseling profession.
- Tailored counseling interventions to the individual needs of clients.
- Provided grief education for individuals seeking counseling as well as other counseling professionals.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Facilitated bereavement support groups for adolescents and adults coping with different types of loss.
- Assisted in the training of new support group facilitators.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Agency Counseling
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2007
Skills
- Strong ability to build rapport with clients quickly in individual settings as well as family or group setting
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards and privacy laws
- Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and providing culturally sensitive care
- Demonstrating genuine empathy and compassion towards clients’ experiences and emotions
- Confident in providing immediate support in mental health crises
- Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments and formulating accurate diagnoses
Timeline
School Counselor
Midview High School
08.2015 - 01.2021
Mental Health Therapist
OhioGuidestone
11.2011 - 02.2014
Counseling Intern
Cornerstone of Hope
05.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Community Agency Counseling
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Bowling Green State University
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