Erin O’Connor

**** ******* **** ****, ***** Dora, FL 32757 352-***-**** acvvp1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtain a mental health counselor position where I can offer my developed skills, knowledge, dedication to the mental health field, and experience with individual, group, family, and community settings. Currently working toward MHC licensure as a LMHC intern.

Professional Experience

August 31, 2015-Present

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse

Houston, TX

Counselor Intern

Conduct prescreening registration interviews to assess appropriateness for group membership.

Conduct a minimum of 6 client evaluations per week.

Develop and write individual treatment plans dependent on specific needs of client.

Co-facilitate two Batterer Intervention Prevention Program group sessions per week for offenders of domestic violence.

Provide facilitation services for the client in a way which is growth-promoting and maintains victim safety.

Aid to the program director in preparing seminar materials, cover evaluation appointments, and maintain documentation as required by agency.

June 2014-October 2014

The Recovery Village

Umatilla, FL

Behavioral Technician-Eating Disorder Specialist

Performed one-on-one monitoring for clients under 24 hour watch.

Obtained vitals, monitored all food intake, and prepared documentation of meal participation.

Monitored clients for substance use, administer urinalysis and drug analysis, and performed bedroom checks.

February 2013-July 2013 Total Life Counseling Metrowest, Florida

Intern

Managed daily administrative duties such as distributing mail, answering phones and scheduling

Assisted in social skill building groups for children with special needs, mental disorders and behavioral problems.

December 2008- May 2010 Lifestreams Behavioral Center-Adult/Children’s Leesburg, FL

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Behavioral Technician

Monitored and recorded client participation, activity and behavior.

Collaborated with and assisted lead psychiatrists in working with patients that were experiencing substance abuse issues as well as mentally or developmentally disabled patients in order to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.

Completed intake and discharge requirements in timely manner.

January 2007-December 2008 b

Lifestreams Behavioral Center-Hope and Recovery

Leesburg,FL

Behavioral Technician

Monitored daily activity of patients residing in a dual diagnostic psychiatric hospital.

Implemented individual treatment plans, recorded patient behavior and provided a safe, supportive environment for the patients.

Organized, supervised, and encouraged patient participation in educational and recreational activities as well as therapeutic and mandatory meetings.

Administered medications to clients.

Education

Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, Florida January 2013-August 2016

Master of Science, Counseling-Mental Health Track

Psi Chi Honor Society Member

Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL May 2010-May 2012

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Vice President of Broward Psychological Association (2010-2012)

Treasurer of Florida Atlantic Psychology Club (2011-2012)

University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida August 2006-June 2008

References

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