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Zachary Willis

Utica,NY

Summary

Over 15 years of experience and education in crisis and case management with therapeutic interventions. Experience with those afflicted with different types of learning disabilities in multiple settings. Skilled in interacting with those who have been impacted by addiction as well as their families. Proficient in multi-cultural counseling with all ages. Dedicated professional with the last 15 years spent in counseling those with severe mental illnesses, crisis intervention, and chemical dependency. Offers a comprehensive academic and work background in human services, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Psychology Intern

BHC Alhambra Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying empathic listening.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
  • Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.

Rehabilitation Specialist

Institute Of Multicultural Counseling & Education
12.2018 - 07.2020
  • Developed and implemented psychological strategies to enhance client's mental health a general well-being
  • Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern

Elite Care Treatment In Santa Ana, CA 92705
02.2017 - 09.2018

I helped clients with their various needs on an emotional/relational basis.

Implemented psychological testing to get a more complete picture of the client in order to better aid them in their recovery.

I facilitated Anger, Anxiety, Healthy Boundaries, Self-Esteem, gender, emotional regulation and Family dynamics groups.

Participated in the family program as well as family counseling to promote stronger familial bonds/dynamics.

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern

Morningside Recovery
Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

I facilitated Anger, Anxiety, Healthy Boundaries, Self-Esteem, and Family dynamics groups

I aided in attending to the clients vocational, educational goals, and emotional struggles.

  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans
  • Provided crisis support for clients

Office Staff

The Chicago School Of Psychology
2015 - 2016

I helped promote the education of the students

Aided professors in meeting their students educational goals

  • Applied time management skills to meet deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks at once
  • Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive impression of the company
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to the students

Home Caregiver

Quality Residential Care
2011 - 2013

Overnight care in case of emergencies

  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
  • Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life

Employment Specialist

Institute For Applied Behavior Analysis
Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

Coordinated with volunteer sites and high learning institutions to ensure client progress and fair treatment. I succeeded in having our clients participate in the community by attending higher learning institutions and community functions.

Education

Doctorate of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Anaheim
11.2023

Masters of Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology

National University
Costa Mesa, CA
2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Argosy University
Orange, CA
2012

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • E-Mail
  • Kipu EMR
  • Sigmund EMR
  • Best Notes EMR
  • Exym EMR

Affiliations

Affiliated with the California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators

Society Collegiate Leadership & Achievement(SCLA)

Gottman Method Couples Therapy level 1 & 2 Completion: Assessment, Intervention, and Co­Morbidities

Timeline

Clinical Psychology Intern

BHC Alhambra Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2022

Rehabilitation Specialist

Institute Of Multicultural Counseling & Education
12.2018 - 07.2020

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern

Elite Care Treatment In Santa Ana, CA 92705
02.2017 - 09.2018

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern

Morningside Recovery
Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

Office Staff

The Chicago School Of Psychology
2015 - 2016

Home Caregiver

Quality Residential Care
2011 - 2013

Employment Specialist

Institute For Applied Behavior Analysis
Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

Doctorate of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Masters of Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology

National University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Argosy University
Zachary Willis