THOMAS STACY HELTON

FamilyMenders

Ringgold, GA

09.2017 - Current

Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual adolescents and children, working with caregivers, family, school and community members, developing strategies for intervention
Used cognitive behavior therapy and reality therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Provided individual counseling services for adolescents with adjustment issues, cognitive issues, and substance abuse issues
Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
Developed service plans to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.

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