KATHRYN U. ALABI, NCC, LPCA, LCAS-A

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Middletown DE 19709 336-***-****

acsmtz@r.postjobfree.com

I desires to obtain a challenging position as a diverse Licensed Professional Counselor offering unmatchable expert services.

A highly talented and enthusiastic Counselor with a great deal of experience providing direct client service to diverse populations in Hospital and Agency settings, supervising and training upcoming counselors, community outreach activities; and actively participating in the development and maintenance of treatment plans.

Summaries of Qualifications

Over 15 years of Solid experience providing top level counseling services to diverse population.

National Certified Counselor

Licensed Certified Addictions Specialist- Associate

Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate

Deep understanding of responding to challenging behaviors

Superb ability to use independent judgment and manage as well as impart confidential information.

Excellent Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test result, diagnoses and proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the clients.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility.

Solid ability to work effective with service users, staff and other professionals in a high-intensity environment.

Remarkable ability to assess mental status in client and to develop individual treatment goals and plans.

Excellent skills in preparing and maintaining patients’ records.

In-depth knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

Deep ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.

Unquestionable ability to observe, assess and record symptoms reactions and progress.

Professional Experiences

NC Mentor Network, Asheboro NC MAR 2015 - Present

Clinical Responsibilities: Complete initial intake and assessment, including psychosocial evaluations for individuals receiving services, and develop initial Person-Centered Plan.

Face-to-face contact with children and their families

Facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings. Participate in the multi-disciplinary team.

Provide ongoing training and clinical consultation for team members

Schedule and coordinate all psychiatric evaluations/appointments and treatment plan reviews for individuals being served

Coordinate team members and other agency staff to provide emergency coverage and crisis services

Assess progress toward goals of individual served, coordinating supports and resources, as needed

Administrative Responsibilities:

Perform and document supervision of team members

Manage a caseload of individuals receiving services

Manage staff utilization patterns for efficiency and productivity

Maintain current and complete service records and reports on schedule and in accordance with Medicaid guidelines

Represent

Novant Behavioral Health

(Forsyth Medical Center), Winston Salem, NC DEC. 2013 – MAR 2015

Therapist I

Accurately assess & diagnose mental health & substance abuse issues.

Provide clinical services to a wide range of cultures and levels of practice.

Keep accurate and appropriate records, short term, strategic counseling skills as needed including the use of various Risk Management tools.

Provides individual (Telephone & Face to Face contact) & group counseling, case management, utilization review for my practice.

Provides consultation with other mental health agencies regarding patients care.

Population Served: MR, DD, SA, MH, Adult, children, Families

Moses Cone Health Systems

(Behavioral Health Center), Greensboro, NC OCT. 2003- AUG 2013

Assessment Counselor

Diagnose and evaluate mental and emotional disorder of individuals and administer programs of treatment; interview numerous patients in ED from different age groups to the various span of mental /substance disorders.

Assess Patients progress and modify treatment programs accordingly; communicate and counsel family members as appropriate.

Document therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implement and adhere to policies which ensure patients confidentiality.

Provide crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate mental health treatment.

Provide Mental Health consultation with other Behavioral health agencies and Psychiatric Hospitals with regards to patients care.

Assess & Provide Substance Abuse risk management tools which include the COW, ASAM, CIWA in order to disposition to the appropriate program.

Population served: MR, DD, SA, MH, MI, Adults, Children, Families, Couples

Daymark Recovery Services, Lexington, NC SEPT. 2003 - SEPT. 2004

Substance Abuse Counselor

Diagnose and evaluate substance abuse disorder of 20 Adolescents and administer programs of treatment, interview clients with collaboration with the juvenile court system.

Assess Patient progress and modify treatment programs accordingly.

Provide Individual, group, and family sessions accordingly; crisis intervention were administrated.

Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, screenings and intake.

Establish and maintain clients’ records in accordance with regulations, policies and established practice.

Provide the risk management tools which included COW, ASAM, CIWA in order to refer to appropriate program.

Population served: MH, SA, Children

Davidson County Mental Health, Lexington, NC JAN. 2003 - SEPT. 2003

Case Manager II

The Center for student Success (NC A&T), Greensboro, NC JAN.2002-DEC.2002

Intern Counselor/Assistant advisor

Imani Institute/Family Focus, Greensboro, NC AUG. 2001 - DEC. 2001

Intern Counselor

North Carolina A & T University, NC

MS Agency Counseling (2002)

Livingstone College, NC

BS Biology (1998)

Graduate Counselor Association (NC A&T)

President (2000-2002)

North Carolina Counselors Association

Member (2000-2002)

References are available upon request

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