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Tonya Jones, MA, LPC

Morgan City,LA

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals and families. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for substance abuse recovery, mental health and well-being of clients. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Counselor

Terrebonne Parish Drug Court
05.2022 - Current
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Engage clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Communicate closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Facilitate weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
  • Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Educate clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
  • Manage patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Facilitate group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Assist clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Odyssey House Louisiana/Fairview Treatment Center
08.2018 - Current
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Communicate closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Arrange and facilitate therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
  • Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Conduct assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Develop individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Facilitate weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
  • Manage patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provide comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Listen to clients' concerns and provide encouragement and support.
  • Provide education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Support individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Determine clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Assess patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Facilitates group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Supervise meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
  • Educate clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Magnolia Family Services
07.2014 - Current
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Use cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Communicate closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Conduct assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Develop individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Engage clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Assess patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Adapt counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Provide education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Assist clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Assess clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Determine clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With A Minor in Humanities

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
05.2008

Skills

  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
  • Suicide Risk Assessments
  • Case Management Proficiency
  • Group Activities
  • Group and Individual Sessions
  • Extensive DSM-IV Knowledge
  • Intake Assessment
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • Creative Thinking
  • Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Trained in MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy)
  • Seeking Safety Certification
  • DBT Certification

Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Clinical Supervision Training

Timeline

Contract Counselor

Terrebonne Parish Drug Court
05.2022 - Current

Licensed Professional Counselor

Odyssey House Louisiana/Fairview Treatment Center
08.2018 - Current

Licensed Professional Counselor

Magnolia Family Services
07.2014 - Current

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Nicholls State University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With A Minor in Humanities

Nicholls State University

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