M ar tha McCarthy

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Prescott, Arizona 86303

928-***-****

E-mail: abh7s1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position counseling children, adolescents, young adults and

families. Specialize in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues.

EDUCATION:

SUNY Oswego School of Education

Counseling and Psychological Services

Master of Science

Major in Human Services/Counseling, August 1998

Syracuse University College of Human Development

Bachelor of Science

Major in Child and Family Studies, May 1994

EXPERIENCE:

8/06 – 7/09 Child and Family Support Services

716 N. Montezuma, Suite C, Prescott, Arizona

Supportive Living Specialist

Provided direct support to young adults with serious mental illness (SMI),

substance abuse, and PTSD in a residential community based setting;

taught independent living skills such as self-care, household

management, and budgeting; through the use of positive behavioral

support, modeled social skills and provided support with finding and

maintaining employment; provided behavior coaching to support young

adults to develop hope, dignity, independence and fulfillment in their lives.

This mentoring allowed clients to build a positive role in their community

and take responsibility for their lives. I also facilitated individual and family

therapy, as well as case management and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Daily progress notes were entered on line.

I provided assistance with the self-administration of medication

(AWSAOM). I am t rained in Therapeutic Crisis In tervention (TCI), CPR,

first aid, have fingerprint clearance, up-to-date TB test, Arizona Dr iver’s

License and reliable t ransportation.

I was honored as Northern Arizona Employee of the Year 2008.

3/06 – 7/06 Hozhoni Foundation

371 Garden Street, Suite H, Prescott, Arizona

Companion Aide

Acted as companion to an elderly woman with multiple disabilities;

participated in development and carrying out Individual Service Plan;

maintained record keeping and progress notes; and supervised daily

activities and monitored medications.

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11/01 – 11/02 Chadwick Residence

335 Valley Drive, Syracuse, New York

Case Manager

Screened and assessed eligible applicants; provided support services

and t ransportation to women in a t ransitional residential facility;

documented the case management needs of each resident and recorded

means used to meet those needs; provided situational and crisis

counseling; established, developed, and maintained positive relationships

with other agencies that our clients were involved with; and worked both

independently and as part of a team.

10/98 – 5/01 Alcohol Services Inc

247 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, New York

Substance Abuse Counselor

As Counselor in an In tensive Outpatient Program for adolescent and adult

clients with mental health and substance abuse issues, I assessed

clients’ needs; developed t reatment plans; facilitated individual, group and

family counseling; and provided case management and referral services.

9/97 – 5/98 The Willows Inpatient Treatment Center

Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare

Syracuse, New York

Graduate In ternship – 420 hours

Responsibili ties included assessing client’s strengths, weaknesses and

problem areas; practicing individual and group counseling skills;

maintaining case notes; and developing t reatment plan and case

summaries.

1/84 – 6/91 Plymouth Day Care Center

Syracuse, New York

Teacher

Taught school-aged children, was head toddler teacher, head preschool

teacher, and staff coordinator; supervised interns; organized staff

scheduling and substitute teachers; coordinated weekly staff meetings;

and maintained and updated cur riculum.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Work well with diverse populations and respect personal cultures;

responsible, organized, dedicated, dependable, and professional; have a

natural ability to relate to people; am calm, friendly, and easy to talk to;

and t reat each person individually and compassionately.

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