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Sandra  Dixon RMHCI

Sandra Dixon RMHCI

Tampa

Summary

Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Clinician/Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

The Sterling Center
07.2023 - Current
  • Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through individualized case management services.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients in the development of healthy coping skills, ultimately leading to increased resilience and overall wellbeing.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to maximize effectiveness.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of client interactions and progress notes, adhering to legal requirements and confidentiality standards.

Career Consultant - Allied Health

Ultimate Medical Academy
08.2013 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with local employers to facilitate successful job placements for clients.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and job market fluctuations, providing clients with relevant advice and resources.
  • Assisted clients in identifying transferrable skills for successful career transitions into new industries or roles.
  • Created a supportive environment that fostered open communication and encouraged honest self-reflection regarding career aspirations.
  • Evaluated client performance during mock interviews, offering constructive feedback for improvement and increased confidence levels.
  • Served as a trusted resource for clients by providing unbiased advice and guidance throughout the entire job search process.
  • Monitored client progress towards achieving their short-term and long-term career objectives, making necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Improved overall client outcomes through consistent follow-up sessions to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.

Substitute Teacher, K-12 (Part-time)

Kelly Educational Staffing
05.2022 - 08.2023

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  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Event Specialist

U.S. Telecommunications, Inc
07.2012 - 11.2017
  • Maintained relationships with established accounts and prospected new retailers by calling on customers and engaging prospects in person.
  • Proactively negotiated profitable contracts for product lines and performed cold-calling to senior leadership to expand territory sales.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.


Retail Sales Representative

Kohl's Department Store
11.2011 - 11.2012
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
  • Maintained awareness of competitors'' offerings to provide informed comparisons when assisting customers with purchase decisions.

Sales Associate Customer Representative

Belk
07.2010 - 05.2011
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.

Administrative Assistant Human Resources Support

Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2009 - 08.2009
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.

Residential Treatment Officer

Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2005 - 01.2009
  • Developed rapport with residents through active listening skills and demonstrating empathy toward their experiences in treatment settings.
  • Enhanced safety and security by conducting thorough room searches and confiscating contraband items.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention efforts, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment for all residents.
  • Fostered a trusting therapeutic relationship with residents by consistently maintaining boundaries while showing genuine care for their wellbeing.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through the use of therapeutic interventions such as redirection, problem-solving exercises, and modeling appropriate responses to situations.

Education

Psychology

National Louis University
Tampa, FL
05.2025

Master of Science - Psychology

Keiser University
Tampa, FL
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ashford University Online Center
Clinton, IA
2017

Associate of Arts - Psychology

University of Phoenix Online Degree
Sacramento, CA
2011

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Clinical interventions
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Stress Management Strategies
  • Treatment Planning
  • Records Management
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy

Timeline

Mental Health Clinician/Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

The Sterling Center
07.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12 (Part-time)

Kelly Educational Staffing
05.2022 - 08.2023

Career Consultant - Allied Health

Ultimate Medical Academy
08.2013 - Current

Event Specialist

U.S. Telecommunications, Inc
07.2012 - 11.2017

Retail Sales Representative

Kohl's Department Store
11.2011 - 11.2012

Sales Associate Customer Representative

Belk
07.2010 - 05.2011

Administrative Assistant Human Resources Support

Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2009 - 08.2009

Residential Treatment Officer

Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2005 - 01.2009

Psychology

National Louis University

Master of Science - Psychology

Keiser University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ashford University Online Center

Associate of Arts - Psychology

University of Phoenix Online Degree
Sandra Dixon RMHCI