Counseling, Mental Health Counseling

JANESTA NAIRN

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Douglasville, GA 30134

Detailed orientated and experienced professional with over 17 years of work

experience, to include but not limited to, peer mediator, youth mentor,

legal specialist, supervisor, and an intern counselor. Recently certified

counselor currently seeking Associate Licensure in Georgia. Demonstrated

skills in developing treatment goals and plans, operational knowledge of

collaborating with management, staff, parents, and community. Progressive

group and individual counseling skills, in addition to, strong

organizational, written and verbal communication skills

EDUCATION

Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master Degree: Mental Health Counseling, November 2012

Brenau University, Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelor Degree: Business Management, May 2006

Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, Georgia

Legal Assistant Certificate, May, 2001

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/AFFILIATIONS

National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC), member since August 2013

American Counseling Association, (ACA), member since October 2011

Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling

(ASERVIC), member since August 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fulton County Juvenile Court, Atlanta Georgia

Intake Supervisor, May, 2011 to Present

. Oversee the daily operations of the Intake Unit.

. Train, lead, and evaluate the activities of Court Support Specialist,

Seniors.

. Compile monthly statistic

. Ensure the daily duties of the Intake Unit are performed, to include,

providing immediate detention and/or deprivation authorization,

reviewing and processing these delinquency, status, and deprivation

cases, petitions, motions, and documents received.

. Complete releases and bonds for eligible juveniles.

. Provide service to Judges, Senior management, internal and external

partners.

Atlanta Mission, My Sister's House, Atlanta Georgia

Counseling Intern, June, 2012 to December, 2012

. Conducted face-to-face and phone intakes and provided insight on

acceptance or referral to another community service resource partner.

. Conducted client's intake process.

. Counseled dual diagnosed clients, using a range of therapy models such

as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Gestalt

therapy.

. Co-facilitated and facilitated groups for clients entering the reentry

segment of the program.

. Compiled a Community resource packet to assist internal partners with

referrals.

. Documented therapy in accordance with policies and procedures.

Family Intervention Specialist, Inc., Hiram, Georgia

Counseling Intern, November, 2011 to February, 2012

. Completed behavioral assessments for C&A and adult clients, which

included development of a treatment plan, integrative summary, and

safety plan.

. Provided standard and comprehensive case management services and

therapeutic interventions for assigned clients, using a range of

therapy models such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution-focused

therapy, and Gestalt therapy.

. Shadowed parenting groups for clients referred by Department of Family

and Children Services.

. Documented therapy notes in accordance with the agency policies and

procedures.

Equilibrium, Inc., Atlanta Georgia

Practicum, June, 2011 to September, 2011

. Provided standard and comprehensive case management services to clients

referred from the Court system and Department of Family and Children

Services (DFCS).

. Reviewed prospective clients and scheduled appointments for parenting

seminars and potential counseling services.

. Counseled voluntary clients using a Solution-focused therapy.

. Facilitated and co-facilitated parenting seminars for non-custodial

parents seeking visitation and Legitimation of their children

. Documented therapy in accordance with the agency policies and

procedures.

Fulton County Juvenile Court, Atlanta Georgia

Legal Assistant Specialist, February, 2007 to May, 2011

. Assisted Intake Attorney with researching new and existing laws

affecting Fulton County Juvenile Court and its operation;

. Compiled monthly statistic

. Trained Interns and court personnel on the daily operations of the

Complaint Office;

. Prepared petitions/complaints for deprivation, status, and delinquency

cases;

. Notarized documents for court personnel and outside/affiliate

agencies;

. Provided information to the public, outside/affiliate agencies, and

court personnel pertaining to court policy and legal regulation.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Restoration Tabernacle Youth Department Director, 2002 to 2013

Chi Sigma Iota Member - Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society,

2010 to Present

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