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Yasmine Evans

Merced,CA

Summary

Dynamic Behavioral Counselor with experience at Merced Behavioral Center, specializing in addiction therapy and relapse prevention. Expert in developing treatment plans and conducting group therapy, fostering empathy and resilience in clients. Proven ability to facilitate recovery strategies and enhance individual coping mechanisms, significantly improving client outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Counselor

Merced Behavioral Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients by helping develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from addiction and modify behavior.
  • Counseled clients individually to provide strategies for becoming aware of strengths and adjusting socially to environments.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
  • Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
  • Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address PTSD, anger management, substance abuse and grief.

Cashier

JCPenney
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

Nursing Student

Mercy Medical Center Merced
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by promptly addressing concerns and needs.
  • Ensured a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Educated patients and families about health conditions and self-care techniques, promoting better adherence to treatment plans.

Nursing Assistant

Family Care Clinic
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.

Education

Associate Of Arts - Psychology

Merced College
Merced, CA

Skills

  • Self-care techniques
  • Addiction therapy
  • Relapse prevention
  • Recovery strategies
  • Suicide prevention
  • Behavior modification
  • Psychological interventions
  • Empathy development
  • Boundary setting
  • Treatment plans
  • Psychoeducation
  • Cognitive behavior therapy
  • Grief counseling
  • Anger management

Certification

CPR, First-Aid, BLS certified

Timeline

Behavioral Counselor

Merced Behavioral Center
01.2025 - Current

Cashier

JCPenney
11.2024 - 02.2025

Nursing Student

Mercy Medical Center Merced
11.2019 - 03.2020

Nursing Assistant

Family Care Clinic
01.2019 - 03.2020

Associate Of Arts - Psychology

Merced College

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