Aalayah Rasheed
acen8f@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
M.A. Counseling Psychology (2013)
Selected Coursework: Human Growth and Development, Counseling Skills,
Psychopathology, Group Counseling, Professional Orientation and Ethics of
Counseling, Principles of Learning and Behavior, Psychology of Gender,
Addictive Behaviors, Group Counseling, Psychopathology, Physiological
Psychology, Multicultural Psychology, Counseling Theories, Marriage and
Family Counseling
Williams College, Williamstown, MA
B.A: English and Psychology (2007)
Hawaii Pacific University, Waikiki, HI (2006)
University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI (2005)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substance Abuse Specialist, NHS Human Services (2013-2014)
. Facilitate substance abuse education groups
. Conduct cognitive based individual therapy sessions
. Treatment plan development, and documentation of client engagement
. Chart mangagement
Mental Health Counselor, Louisiana Support Services (2013)
. Conduct individual therapy sessions for severely mentally ill
adults
. Documentation of client engagement
. Chart Management
Mental Health Counselor, Addictions Counseling and Recovery Resources
A.C.E.R (2013)
. Facilitate Substance Abuse Education and Anger Management Groups
. Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions
. Documentation of client engagements
. Chart management
Mental Health Counselor, The Guidance Center, (2013)
. Provide community based counseling to children and families
. Documentation of client engagements
Counseling Internship, Lake Charles Behavioral Health (2012- 2013)
. Intensive Outpatient Addictions Program education and small
group facilitation
. Individual therapy sessions with immediate supervision
. Completing progress notes and other appropriate documentation
. Staffing with Psychiatrists, and other members of the client
treatment team
Counseling Practicum, Oceans Behavioral Health Clinic (2012)
. Intake Assessments on new clients
. Recreational activities with clients
. Building rapport with client population
. Intensive outpatient program facilitation and participation
Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment Counselor, Jewish Family
Services Association, Cleveland, OH (2008-2009)
. Provide individual counseling sessions to severely mentally ill
adults
. Assist customers in obtaining and maintaining social service
benefits
. Transitioning clients between independent living and group home
environments
. Providing transportation to and from Psychiatric and other medical
appointments
. Staffing with Psychiatrists, and other members of the client
treatment team
Direct Care Provider, Jewish Family Services Association, Cleveland, OH
(2007-2008)
. Provide direct care to Developmentally Disabled adults in a group
home environment.
. Assist with daily household tasks and weekly outings in the
community.
CIT- Louisiana Professional Counselor Intern - New Orleans, LA (2014)
. Currently registered with the state of Louisiana as Counselor
Intern
WORK EXPERIENCE:
L'Auberge Casino Resort Cage Cashier, (2012)
. Collect Casino chips, and tickets and disbursement of
appropriate funds
. Credit card advances, and Western Union transactions to obtain
monies
. Excellent customer service, and communication to ensure an
enjoyable gaming experience
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Cashier, (2011- 2012)
. Assisting customers in the selection and purchase of fast food
items
. Ensuring the facility remains clean and sanitary for any future
guests
McNeese State University- Lake Charles, Louisiana Administrative
Assistant, (2010- 2012)
. Filing, faxing or administrative items. Running errands, creating
documents, and sorting.
Innosource Data Entry Specialist, - Cleveland, Ohio (2010)
. Facilitated the sending of numerous items via fax, email
and standard mail.
. Sorted all incoming faxes into their disparate folders for
review by a third party.
United States Census Bureau, Enumerator, -Cleveland, OH (2010)
. Completion and collection of census forms in various
neighborhoods.
SKILLS
Outlook, Excel, SPSS, Microsoft Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Internet
research, digital photo and photo scanning programs.