Insightful Counselor familiar with mental health and crisis treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
01.2025 - Current
Communicated with high-risk high-stress clients directly where I performed quality and effective support. Performed utilized and engaged with multiple resources and centers near the New Jersey area to help clients in areas such as Rape/Domestic abuse/Bullying/ED/Unemployment/Depression and Anxiety.
Developed strong interpersonal skill such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns to better assist/alleviate/accommodate clients.
Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Hospice Social Worker
NJ Hospice Program
09.2020 - 01.2025
Engaged in activities such as emotional support, feeding, bathing, giving medication, and assistance through passing away.
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Mental Health Intern
Dr. Singh’s Clinic
05.2023 - 11.2023
assisted in evaluating, and developing treatment plans for clients coming in with psychiatric concerns.
Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
05-2024
Skills
Crisis handling
Suicide prevention
Domestic violence response
Documentation skills
Peer support
Mental health assessment
Behavioral health
Microsoft Excel, Office, Powerpoint
Certification
Crisis Text Line Certification
7 cups Registered/Recognized
Relevant Coursework
General Psychology, Infant and Child Development, Therapeutic Relations, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Sensation and Perception
Timeline
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
01.2025 - Current
Mental Health Intern
Dr. Singh’s Clinic
05.2023 - 11.2023
Hospice Social Worker
NJ Hospice Program
09.2020 - 01.2025
Crisis Text Line Certification
7 cups Registered/Recognized
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers New Brunswick
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