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VICTORIA ALBANESE

Whitehouse Station,NJ

Summary

Compassionate counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Certified Life Coach who is committed to creating a supportive environment while holding the individual accountable.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Telehealth Counselor

09.2020 - Current
  • Provides individual counseling for mental health clients
  • Working with previously existing, familiar client base as well as new, post-COVID clients
  • Duties include; assessing client needs, follow-up, accountability, goal establishment, support, stress management, symptom management, personal relationships, medical compliance, grief and loss.

Group Therapist

05.2001 - Current
  • Provides group therapy in Outpatient Day Hospital program through Integrated Behavioral Health Services with medical practices using evidence based therapeutic techniques with adults
  • Leads four to five therapeutic groups daily
  • Manages varying levels of client stability, functionality, and cognitive abilities
  • Accurately documents client attendance, participation, and develops individualized treatment plans within designated policy timeframes
  • Maintains departmental productivity standards
  • Maintains JCAHO standards, DMHAS specialty regulations, Medicaid Regulations, and HBH policies and procedures
  • Familiar with Electronic Health Record via NextGen.

Counselor/Case Manager

Hunterdon Medical Center, Hunterdon Behavioral Health
05.2001 - 02.2009
  • Provided individual, group, and pre-vocational counseling for clients with serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse issues in Outpatient Day Hospital Program
  • Created daily progress notes for each client on behavior, affect and progress of daily goals
  • Experienced in conducting mental health screening
  • Established a relationship of mutual trust and respect with clients
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment according to HIPAA.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, General Business

Monmouth University

Substance Awareness Coordinator -

Georgian Court University

Coach Training Certification (Life, Corporate/Small Business) -

Skills

  • Superior Communication Skills
  • Dual Diagnoses Expertise
  • Mental Health Support
  • Emotional Intelligent
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) groups
  • Case Management and Documentation
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Relaxation Techniques

Certification

  • Certified Life Coach

Timeline

Telehealth Counselor

09.2020 - Current

Group Therapist

05.2001 - Current

Counselor/Case Manager

Hunterdon Medical Center, Hunterdon Behavioral Health
05.2001 - 02.2009

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, General Business

Monmouth University

Substance Awareness Coordinator -

Georgian Court University

Coach Training Certification (Life, Corporate/Small Business) -

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