Mental Health Manager
Resume:
Andrea Swenson
MA, Forensic Mental Health Counseling
acfft4@r.postjobfree.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Counselor Intern
Argus Community Inc., Adult Resocialization Unit - New York, NY - 5/2013-2/2014
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Client population: Adult & Adolescent
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Conducted initial intake process, Facilitated group-counseling sessions with
determining level of care, including a focus on Behavior Modification,
diagnoses and co-occurring psychiatric Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and
disorders. Motivational Interviewing modalities.
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Observed and trained new interns with Recorded clinical notes involving
intake, psychosocial, and group processes. individual progress into AWARDS system
o Administered comprehensive bio- database.
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psychosocial assessments, addressing Developed individual treatment plans and
relevant life areas and relationship to discharge paperwork.
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substance use issues. Audited client records to ensure accordance
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Server, Bartender
Various hospitality positions - New York, NY - 11/2002-10/2013
o Waiting and bartending positions in hospitality settings, including catering, night-clubs, restaurants, and
bars.
o Established and maintained regular clientele in various settings within the industry.
o Assisted in screening, hiring, and training new employees.
o Responsible for managing nightly finances and inventory within a hospitality setting.
o Food Protection Certified by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Counselor Intern
Four Winds Hospital – Saratoga Springs, NY - 01/2002-05/2002
Client Population: Adult & Adolescent
o Co-facilitated family therapy, psychodrama groups, and community meetings.
o Analyzed client records to develop comprehensive case studies.
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EDUCATION
MA: Forensic Mental Health Counseling
John Jay College of Criminal Justice ~ New York, NY ~ December 2013
BA: Psychology
Skidmore College ~ Saratoga Springs, NY ~ May 2002
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RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS/CERTIFICATION
CITI Certification
Human Subject Research ~ New York, NY ~ 2012
Presentation, Master’s Student Research Group
FBI Behavioral Science Unit ~ New York, NY ~ 2012
SPSS
Coded FBI files to determine relevancy with regard to research hypothesis ~ New York, NY ~ 2012
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SKILLS
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Forensic Research,
Substance Abuse Treatment, Mental Health Counseling, SPSS, AWARDS, DSM IV Diagnosis, Working knowledge of
Microsoft Office Applications.
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