Rowena Barnett
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Highland Park Counseling, excelling in client relations and therapeutic interventions. Proven ability to build lasting relationships and effectively manage teams. Skilled in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Couple's Therapy, Attachment Based therapies and committed to fostering a supportive environment for clients facing emotional challenges.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Counseling, Counselor
Highland Park Counseling, Highland Park Church
04.2010 - Current
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients, individuals and couples and/or families to discuss issues.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises and interventions integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Gottman methods and EMDR.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual and couple/family needs.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Staff Counselor
New Life Resources, Incorporated
02.2001 - 04.2003
- Used cognitive behavior therapy and other suitable therapies to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Conducted phone interview assessments for incoming clients.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Clinician III: Geriatrics
Pikes Peak Mental Health Center
09.1999 - 12.2000
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic mental health conditions.
- Collaborated the mental health care for over 40 clients in long-term care and in the community.
- Closely worked with multi-disciplinary team of therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
- Provided therapy to clients in long-term care facilities and to other geriatric clients in the community.
- Provided case management services.
- Performed intake evaluations and diagnosed clients using DSM criteria.
- Planned and conducted group therapy for older adults
- Educated staff and clients at long-term care facilities about mental health issues.
Intern: Marriage and Family Therapy
Colorado Christian Counseling Center
10.1999 - 08.2000
- Counseled and co-counseled couples and individuals.
- Assisted in diagnosis of mental health issues.
- Obtained insurance verification and approval for therapy.
Adolescent Case Manager (interim)
The Riegel Center, Centura Health Hospital
12.1998 - 05.1999
- Maintained accurate, timely and complete case notes and treatment plans.
- Performed adolescent drug and alcohol evaluations.
- Held weekly therapy sessions with female adolescents involved in substance abuse.
- Directed family sessions when appropriate.
- Lead and co-lead adolescent group sessions.
- Coordinated client care with peers and insurance.
Staff Nurse, GI Medicine/Gyn Surgery
Shands Hospital
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Managed the care of six-seven patients in a tertiary care hospital.
- Administered medications.
- Completed daily physical assessments.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Consulted with physicians and other staff regarding patient care.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Reformed Theological Seminary
Oviedo, FL05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06-1995
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- People management
- Client relations
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida
- EMDR certified
- Gottman Level 2 Certified
Certification
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Timeline
Director of Counseling, Counselor
Highland Park Counseling, Highland Park Church
04.2010 - Current
Staff Counselor
New Life Resources, Incorporated
02.2001 - 04.2003
Intern: Marriage and Family Therapy
Colorado Christian Counseling Center
10.1999 - 08.2000
Clinician III: Geriatrics
Pikes Peak Mental Health Center
09.1999 - 12.2000
Adolescent Case Manager (interim)
The Riegel Center, Centura Health Hospital
12.1998 - 05.1999
Staff Nurse, GI Medicine/Gyn Surgery
Shands Hospital
06.1995 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Counseling
Reformed Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
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