Zykia Joseph
Forney,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral student with 13 years of experience conducting individual and group therapy to address mental, social, emotional, and physical needs of clients across various settings. Passionate about increasing experience in the areas of teaching and research in order to provide support from a student-centered approach as an instructor in an effective learning environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug Treatment Specialist
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.2011 - Current
- Maintain caseload of 24 low security male inmates residing in the Residential Drug Abuse Program.
- Provide daily individual and group counseling from cognitive behavioral approach.
- Facilitate psychoeducational classes.
- Utilize motivational interviewing skills and treatment techniques to engage participants.
- Develop rapport that fosters behavioral changes and model pro-social behaviors.
- Maintain timely documentation according to policy.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to present case conceptualizations and receive feedback.
- Previous duty station- Beaumont, TX.
Qualified Mental Health Provider
Texana Center
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Maintained caseload of 25-30 adult psychosocial rehabilitation clients.
- Conducted social skills training, assessments, medication management, and case management services to clients.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
Qualified Mental Health Provider- Intern
Burke Center
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Maintained caseload of 10-15 adolescent clients.
- Conducted communication and social skills training sessions, parenting, medication management, and case management services to children and families.
- Assessed client's needs and linked families with community resources.
- Performed crisis management and clinical evaluations.
Education
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX2027
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Psychology
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2007
Skills
- Addiction Treatment
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Coordinating with Supervisors
- Creative Thinking
- Mental Health Disorders
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Crisis Intervention
- First Aid/CPR
- Suicide Prevention
- Dispute Resolution
Certification
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor- Intern, Texas #61943
Volunteer Experience
Counselor-in-Training Intern , 12/2009- 08/2010
Stephen F. Austin State University- Human Services Counseling Clinic - Nacogdoches, TX
- Maintained a caseload of 10-15 children and adult clients.
- Utilized various intervention strategies for individual and family counseling sessions.
- Assessed client's needs and performed crisis intervention strategies while linking clients with community resources.
- Reported to instructor daily to receive feedback for areas of improvement.
Service Organizations
- FCI Seagoville Crisis Support Team
- Godtel Ministries
- Linda's Lighthouse
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Timeline
Drug Treatment Specialist
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.2011 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Provider
Texana Center
10.2010 - 09.2011
Qualified Mental Health Provider- Intern
Burke Center
05.2010 - 08.2010
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Stephen F Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Psychology
Stephen F Austin State University