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Mental Health Therapist

Location:
Alexandria, VA, 22315
Posted:
February 12, 2015

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Michell M. McBee

**** ******** **. #***, **********, VA 22315

703-***-****

acn99m@r.postjobfree.com

CORE COMPETENCIES

Able to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients

Ethically sound and communicates well orally and written

Adept in utilizing an eclectic framework of therapy modalities

Trained and experienced in utilizing the DSM-IV and DSM-V

Competent in psychometric administration, scoring and interpretation

Empathic and demonstrates genuineness and positive regard

Skilled in providing therapy to multicultural and multi diagnoses clientele

Knowledge of psychotropic medications and case management resources

Takes initiative, service oriented, and works well under challenging conditions

Accurately documents progress notes, treatment plans, conduct assessments and discharge plans

Successfully able to work autonomously as well as with an interdisciplinary team

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors 2019

Certified Behavioral Intervention Trainer, Quality Behavior Solutions, Safety-Care 2016

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross 2016

Membership Chi Sigma Iota, National and International Counseling Honor Society 2016

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts, Community Counseling

Argosy University, Washington DC August 2013

Bachelors of Science, Social Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Park University, Quantico, VA May 2010

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRAINING CENTER, FAIRFAX, VA Feb 14-Present

Psychologist I

• Provide and manage psychological treatment services for a caseload of 27 individuals diagnosed with intellectual and

developmental disabilities as well as intensive behavioral and emotional deficiencies.

• Increase accuracy and consistency in data collection by residential staff with training and frequent reliability checks

of records.

• Assess problematic incidents and develop adaptive goal plans to reduce or eliminate maladaptive behaviors.

• Prevent potential health and safety risk for individual having transition difficulties by researching and implementing

alternative safety measures according to state guidelines.

• Present formal, quarterly review and amendments of formal behavior support plans to Special Constituted

Committee.

• Adapt and modify treatment interventions according to functional assessment, reliability data and integrity checks.

• Conduct behavioral consultations and submit reports to senior leadership.

• Administer, score and interpret diagnostic test, psychometric instruments and reinforcement assessments.

• Provide competency-based training to direct support staff on implementing behavioral support programs and data

collection.

• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings to discuss clients holistic care of treatment.

• Collaborate with service provides in order to link clients to community resources.

• Demonstrate crisis intervention skills and ability to access and manage dangerousness to self and others.

• Conduct monthly psychotropic medication review with psychiatrist in order to monitor the impact on clients

functioning and mental status.

• Advocate to families and service providers on behalf of clients regarding their rights and needed services.

• Maintain organized and accurate detailed records for each client according to all governing standards, practices and

laws.

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FREDERICKSBURG COUNSELING SERVICES, FREDERICKSBURG, VA Jan -Aug 2013

Mental Health Counselor, Intern

• Made preliminary or provisional diagnoses using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

• Developed detailed client centered treatment plans for a diverse caseload of 25 clients with a variety of mental

illnesses and co-occurring disorders under clinical supervision.

• Conducted independent intakes and assessments as well as developed and recommended treatment plans with

consideration given to the nature and severity of the client’s mental health status, environmental factors and other

pertinent factors.

• Developed cooperative relationships with community groups and agencies and assigned primary coordinator to link

clients with appropriate community resources.

• Maintained client records according to governing standards. Ensured records were completed accurately and

comprehensively.

• Conducted individual therapy, facilitated groups and psycho-education classes and provided family treatment.

• Proficient and knowledgeable in motivational interviewing and stages of change as well as evidence and reality

based therapies.

• Treated clients with addictions, trauma, substance abuse, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, attention-related

disorders, eating disorders, family, marital and parenting problems as well as suicidal ideations and combating stress

management.

• Provided education to clients on psychotropic medications.

• Provided consistent risk assessments for harm to self and others.

• Provided crisis stabilization and crisis management

• Assessed clients level of functioning and implemented service plans to reach clients goal attainment.

NORTHERN VIRGINA JUVENILE DETENTION HOME, ALEXANDRIA, VA Aug-Dec 2012

Juvenile Mental Health Counselor, Intern-Practicum Student

• Performed comprehensive evaluations for individuals who were court ordered to treatment.

• Conducted individual and facilitated group therapy to adolescent clients to support recidivism.

• Developed and implemented financial psychosocial curriculum for detainees which was integrated into the facilities

educational plan.

• Met with families, probation officers, law enforcement and officers of the court in order to exchange vital

information concerning the process of the detainee’s treatment and progress.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FALLS CHURCH, VA Sept 06-Feb 2014

General and Special Education Teacher

• Commended by administration for developing and implementing mentorship program for students of deployed

military families.

• Acknowledged by colleagues and staff for dedication, reliability and effectiveness with the students.

• Able to build positive and genuine rapport with students to include at risk teens and affect change.

• Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and

demonstrations to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Administered standardized test to students.

• Developed and implemented strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.

• Employed special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and

perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.

• Counseled students to encourage adjustments to problematic behavior.

• Conferred with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic

problems.

UNITED STATES ARMY, FORT BRAGG, NC Mar 1992-June 2009

Light Wheel Mechanic, Master Sergeant

• Honorably discharged and decorated service member.

• Received multiple awards to include, Army Accommodation, Good Conduct and Meritorious Service Awards.

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• Handled the maintenance and repair of light and heavy tactical vehicles and select armored vehicles.

• Responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and

associated items.



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