Yolanda A. Bates

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SUMMARY

Compassionate counselor who has extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and treatment planning through a combination of therapy and medication; works well with referring psychiatrists and uses an informed cognitive behavioral approach with clients during counseling sessions; has a Master’s in Psychology.

HIGHLIGHTS

●Excellent ability to work one-on-one and in group sessions

●Effectively manage time

●Good written and verbal communication abilities

●Strong interpersonal and counseling skills

●Always follows the HIPAA guidelines and laws

●Passionate about helping people move towards mental wellness

●Works well with treatment teams of psychiatrists and case managers

●Sounds understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy

EXPERIENCE

Bedford-Stuyvesant Alcohol Treatment Center 01/2016 – 01/2018

Counselor

●Conducted group therapy sessions

●Met with clients individually for counseling

●Assessed clients’ short term goals

●Conducted urinalysis/toxicology reports

Park Place Associated Centers for Therapy 01/2013 – 11/2015

Therapist

●Maintained patient confidentiality

●Conducted individualized therapy sessions with clients

●Assessed and evaluated client by DSM – 5 diagnostic’s criteria

Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health 06/2010 – 12/2012

Counselor

●Met with clients both individually and in group sessions

●Counseling using twelve core functions

●Completed individualizes assessments

●Collaborated with psychiatrists

EDUCATION

Empire State College

Bachelors of Science in Human Services 01/2012

Masters of Science in Psychology 03/2023

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

●Certified in Dementia Care Training (Beginning and Advanced Stages)

●Certified in Conflict Resolution

●Certified in Mental Health Training (Youth, Adult, Elderly, Veterans, Post Traumatic Stress)

●Class B New York State Driver’s License

●CASAC-T