Sara Goins
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassionate and committed counselor that has served the community for the past 12 plus years by providing mental health services that are evidenced-based, culturally informed, and client-centered. Exceptionally skilled at building strong collaborative relationships with others.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Empower Counseling, PC
2020.11 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients diagnoses.
Licensed Outpatient Therapist
Horizon Behavioral Health
2016.08 - 2021.04
- Conducted mental health and substance use assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
- Provided substance use, mental health, and case management servies to a case load of 30-40 clients with diverse ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses.
- Established and maintained strong collaborative relationships with providers in the community such as social services, law enforcement, and medical/mental health providers.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
Therapeutic Day Treatment Clinician
Horizon Behavioral Health
2011.09 - 2016.07
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va12.2010
Licenses
Virginia License # 0701008410
North Carolina License # 19347
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Empower Counseling, PC
2020.11 - Current
Licensed Outpatient Therapist
Horizon Behavioral Health
2016.08 - 2021.04
Therapeutic Day Treatment Clinician
Horizon Behavioral Health
2011.09 - 2016.07
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
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