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Suresh Thomas

TACOMA, WASHINGTON,WA

Summary

Mental Health Counselor with over 6 years of experience providing wide variety of individual, group and familial counseling techniques and intervention strategies. Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records and reports. Strong background in treating clients with Depression, Schizophrenia and Bi Polar issues. Skilled Intake Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Intake Counselor

Comprehensive Life Resources
TACOMA, Washington
05.2016 - 04.2022
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and completed 15-20 individualized intakes and assessments per week in past 3 years.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from depression, schizophrenia, and regular hospitalization.
  • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety, and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers, and teachers.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning. Carried a caseload of 30-40 clients before switching over to Intake team.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology- Marriage And Family Theraphy

Brandman University
Lacey, WA
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Education

BharkatUllah University
Bhopal, India
1990

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Awadesh Pratap Sing University
Satna, India
1988

Master of Arts - History & Archeology

Awadesh Pratap Sing University
Satna, India
1982

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Awadesh Pratap Singh University
Satna
1980

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Cultural awareness
  • Compassion
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Timeline

Intake Counselor

Comprehensive Life Resources
05.2016 - 04.2022

Master of Arts - Psychology- Marriage And Family Theraphy

Brandman University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

BharkatUllah University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Awadesh Pratap Sing University

Master of Arts - History & Archeology

Awadesh Pratap Sing University

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Awadesh Pratap Singh University
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