| Candidate Information | | Title | Mental Health Counselor | | Target Location | US-GA-Covington |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateMental Health Counselor with extensive academic, professional and field experience performing psychosocial assessments with diverse populations to meet basic lifestyle needs and enable autonomous growth. Compassionate, empathetic communicator, skilled at building relationships to gain trust with individuals, couples, families, and groups dealing with complex issues. Assesses, treats mental and emotional disorders, relationship conflicts, life challenges by utilizing methods of psychotherapy and coping strategies to develop healthy behavioral changes. Dedicated and reliable team leader adept at managing a demanding caseload and gathering local resources to drive positive case outcomes.Areas of ExpertiseAnxiety Reduction TherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyIndividual and Group CounselingDialectical Behavior TherapyPsychoanalysis SupportCase ManagementPsychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionSubstance Abuse TreatmentEducationMaster of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 2022Richmont Graduate University, Atlanta, GABachelor of Arts in Human Relations 2017Point University, Atlanta, GAProfessional TrainingTobacco Cessation: Emory Urban Health Initiative (2021), CITI Certification Human Subject Research Track (RCR) ID# 44787550 (2021), CITI Certification Biomedical Focus ID# 44787548 (2021-2024), CITI Certification Social/Behavioral Focus ID# 44787549 (2021-2024), Orienting to Neurobiological Safety: Trauma-Informed DBT and RODBT for Stabilization (2021)Professional Experience & AccomplishmentsChris 180 Atlanta, GA 1/2024-PresentTherapistProvide positive role-modeling to clients by promoting self-esteem, self-care, and healthy boundary settingAssess and evaluate clients in a timely mannerComplete all required documentation in accordance with the companys policyProvide therapy for adults, children, and families who are enrolled in the Pathways to Permanency InitiativeCollaborate and coordinate services to assist with meeting the needs of clientsProvide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to clients of all ages who meet criteria for trauma servicesDevelop and implement treatment plans based on an evidence-based approach that identify desired goals and objectivesAdvocate for clients in regards to emergency crisis situationsMaintain confidentiality of clients information according to companys guidelines/policiesProfessional Experience & Accomplishments ContinuedPeachford Hospital Dunwoody, GA 05/2021- 5/2023Counseling InternProvided bi-weekly psychoeducation on various aspects of grief to groups of 15-30 patientsUtilized electronic medical records system to write treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress notes, and conduct psychosocial assessmentsLed daily check-in and process groups within the partial hospitalization program to children, adults, and adolescent patients with diagnoses of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse disorder, borderline personality disorder; as well as, patients with psychosis, trauma, suicidal and/or homicidal ideationsHope Counseling Center Atlanta, GA 05/2021- 05/2022Counseling InternProvided therapy to adult individuals and couples from a systemic perspectiveWorked with clients experiencing grief, marital discord, anxiety, emotional deregulation, and low self-esteemUtilized Therapy Notes software to accurately document intake and progress notesVolunteerVolunteered at various shelter organizations Atlanta, GA |
