Robert Kennedy
Houston,TX
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Lt. House
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Interview clients, assess level of care, develop treatment plan, made referrals, counseling clients, wrote progress notes, create discharge plan.
Counselor
Nova Recovery Center
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented individualized counseling strategies for diverse clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and community engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions to optimize outcomes.
- Trained and supervised junior counselors, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution in high-stress situations.
- Advocated for client needs within the organization and community resources.
- Conducted workshops on mental health awareness to educate clients and families.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Designed culturally-sensitive interventions tailored to each client''s background and experiences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
Education
Counseling (Masters) - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2019
Skills
Mental health counseling
Grief counseling
Crisis intervention
Trauma response
Individual therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Group therapy
Behavioral health
Certification
CPR
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Counselor
Lt. House
07.2019 - 07.2025
Counselor
Nova Recovery Center
01.2015 - 06.2018
Counseling (Masters) - undefined
Grand Canyon University