Stephanie Farris
Lafayette,Louisiana
Summary
Highly-skilled Behavioral Therapist with 3 years of experience helping clients with debilitating social and emotional issues become efficient at dealing with daily challenges such as stressful work and family situations. Flexible clinician comfortable working in teams or as sole counselor and familiar with newest treatment programs and research.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Life Changing Solutions
Lafayette , LA
2021.10 - Current
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Consulted with other therapists, public, and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Contributed to treatment success by offering feedback and guiding patients through exercises.
Support Coordinator Supervisor
Cadence Of Acadiana
Lafayette , LA
2015.04 - Current
- Worked with other departmental staff to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Maintained and verified accuracy of records and generated miscellaneous reports.
- Coordinated meetings and events for internal and external groups.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings for director and 10 member team.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Support Coordinator
Cadence Of Acadiana
Lafayette , LA
2013.07 - 2015.04
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Coordinated meetings and events for internal and external groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2013
Skills
- Daily Living Skill Development
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Session Video Recording
- Behavior Support Plans
- Crisis Situations
- Caseload Management
- Client Service
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Life Changing Solutions
2021.10 - Current
Support Coordinator Supervisor
Cadence Of Acadiana
2015.04 - Current
Support Coordinator
Cadence Of Acadiana
2013.07 - 2015.04
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern University And A & M College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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