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Tina Watkins

Mt Sterling,Kentucky

Summary

Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with several years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Counselor

Jackson Recovery Center
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
02.2019 - 06.2024
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
  • Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
  • Provided case management services including linking clients to necessary social services or community supports.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
  • Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
  • Provided individual and group mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models.

Case Manager

Kentucky River Community Care Inc.
Jackson, Kentucky
10.2012 - 12.2018
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
  • Provided referrals to appropriate medical, mental health, and social services.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
  • Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.

Employment Specialist

Kentucky Works Program
Jackson, Kentucky
09.2009 - 02.2012
  • Researched local training opportunities and educational resources available to assist clients in achieving their desired objectives.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services to ensure successful job placement outcomes.
  • Monitored client participation in assigned employment programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
  • Provided career counseling and guidance to clients considering career changes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Lindsey Wilson College
Hazard Ky.
12-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05-2008

Skills

  • Case management
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Client advocacy
  • Community resource linkage
  • Mental health counseling
  • Risk assessment

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

Jackson Recovery Center
02.2019 - 06.2024

Case Manager

Kentucky River Community Care Inc.
10.2012 - 12.2018

Employment Specialist

Kentucky Works Program
09.2009 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Lindsey Wilson College

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Morehead State University

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