A highly motivated and compassionate individual seeking an entry-level career in mental health counseling. Pursuing a master's degree in clinical behavioral health with the opportunity for dual licensure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Salvation Army
02.2024 - Current
Worked in a facility of 300 single men with varying levels of substance use and mental health.
Assisted clients with housing navigation through applications to being leased up.
Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
Shelter Associate
Catholic Charities
02.2023 - Current
Used trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing with interacting with clients and defusing escalations.
Conducted room checks by inspecting room cleanliness and ensuring residents are accounted for.
Completed shift reports every shift and documenting incidents using ETO.
Completed the guest tacking system per shift regarding meals, check-ins, and room checks.
Defused incidents, used mediation practices, and enforced shelter polices.
Social Case Worker
Catholic Charities
02.2022 - 02.2023
Conducted outreach at sister shelters
Used ETO to note, conduct assessments, and store paperwork
Used trauma informed practices and motivational interviewing skills
Experience working with those with high acuity
Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies
Worked with veterans and the VA
Conducted workshops on life-skills and self-care
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Behavioral Health Counseling
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
12.2017
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Emotional Support
Motivational Interviewing
Counseling Services
Referrals and Networking
Conflict Resolution
Data Management
Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Case Manager
Salvation Army
02.2024 - Current
Shelter Associate
Catholic Charities
02.2023 - Current
Social Case Worker
Catholic Charities
02.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Behavioral Health Counseling