High School Assistant

Patricia Keller Cochran, MS

*** ********* *** *** *-79 Eagleville, PA 19403

Email: abhwlc@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 484-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will allow me to pursue my passion for working

with adolescents in an environment conducive to personal growth,

exploration and positive development, while also engaging in projects

designed to enhance community awareness of the issues commonly faced by

this population.

EDUCATION

Chestnut Hill College - Philadelphia, PA

M.S. in Clinical & Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Child and

Adolescent Psychology. Graduated in July 2010 with a 3.97/4.0 GPA.

The University of Maine - Orono, ME

B.S. in Psychology; Graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2007.

Camden Hills Regional High School - Rockport, ME

Class of 2003

EXPERIENCE

Outpatient Therapist, 2010-Present; Central Montgomery MH/MR Center,

Norristown, PA

. Provide 1:1 psychotherapy to a case load of 25-30 Mental Health/Drug &

Alcohol clients (adults and adolescents) on a weekly basis in a

community mental health setting that also provides crisis services M-

F, 9am-5pm.

. Ensure treatment plans, releases and case consultations are completed

in a timely fashion.

. Collaborate with colleagues and on-site psychiatrists to ensure

clients are receiving the appropriate level of care.

. Assist with crisis walk-in's as time allows ensuring clients are

referred to the appropriate services.

. Engaged in Play Therapy with child clients when assigned to case load.

. Participate in weekly group and individual supervision to discuss

concerns pertaining to current cases

. Conduct initial clinical assessments for new clients, ensuring that

assessments were thorough and completed in the allotted time.

. Attend trainings to enhance clinical skills and awareness of realities

that impact clientele, also ensuring compliance with agency,

BDAP/state requirements for the assigned position.

Graduate Counseling Intern, 2009-2010; Carson Valley Children's Aid,

Colmar, PA

. Provided Anger Management counseling for inviduals involved in the

criminal justice system, helping them identify triggers, develop

healthy, adaptive coping mechanisms and develop an individual safety

plan.

. Offered DUI counseling for individuals who have been arrested for DUI

and are referred by the county's DUI Administration office with the

goal of eliminating future incidences, also bringing attention to the

effects of alcohol both on the individual's life and the lives of

those around them. Clients are assessed to determine if further Drug

& Alcohol services are needed and an individual safety plan is

developed.

. Provided SCOH services (Services to Children in their Own Home) to

families with open cases with The Department of Children and Youth

with the goal of preventing placement. The goal of these services is

to foster effective parenting skills necessary to provide adequate

supervision, structure and care of the child (ren).

. Together with a Masters level therapist provided individual and group

counseling to older teenagers who are truant and/or academically

behind. The goal of these services is to assist the students in

determining their future goals, discuss obstacles and help them obtain

a high school diploma. Also, assisted with the coordination and

implementation of an 'Options Fair' held in April 2010 at Norristown

Area High School.

Classroom Assistant 2009; The Malvern School West Norriton, PA

. Assisted certified teachers in carrying out daily lessons while

fostering positive group interaction, as well as individual growth.

Discovery Room Supervisor & Kindergarten Enrichment Lead Teacher 2007 -

2009; The Malvern School Frazer, PA

. Aided the development of children ages 2 to 5, as they participated in

themed, structured, free play sessions. Ensured that all supplies

necessary for the day's activities were readily available to the

children and staff. Provided additional supervision for the children

during this time. Also, implemented and engaged with the children

during the special project for that day.

Developed and provided students enrolled in the Kindergarten

Enrichment program with age appropriate, theme based lessons to help

advance their physical, emotional, cognitive and social development.

. Assisted certified teachers in carrying out daily lessons while

fostering positive group interaction as well as individual growth.

Additionally accompanied classes on pre-arranged field trips during

the summer camp months.

Teller 2007; Bank of America Pottstown, PA

. Assisted customers and local business with their daily transactions in

a timely fashion ensuring accuracy, while maintaining high levels of

customer satisfaction.

Support Specialist I 2004-2007; Bank of America Belfast, ME

. Assisted with total USCC customer marketing portfolio lead generation

process, strategy testing and operations auditing. Provided phone

coverage for administration and technology areas and completed general

office duties including, but not limited to, filing, coordinating

signatures, office area organization and bookkeeping for internal

fundraiser.

. Developed proficiency in Microsoft office programs; Excel, Word,

PowerPoint and Outlook.

Youth Development Program, Health and Safety Services Intern 2003; MBNA

Rockland, ME

. Acted as front line receptionist for internal health services center.

Responsibilities entailed greeting clients, scheduling appointments,

answering phone calls, maintaining client records, as well as client

confidentiality.

. Completed general office duties, including filing, organizing, data

entry, ensuring proper documentation was provided and received by

deadlines, coordinated signatures between clients as well as internal

and external nurses and doctors.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention Council - St. David's, PA, 2010

. Assisted the director in updating the Council's wiki space with news

relevant to suicide prevention efforts throughout the country and

world.

. Assisted with mailing of 2010 newsletter.

The Center for Loss and Bereavement - Skippack, PA, 2010-Current

. Attended 3-day training that focused on loss during childhood and

adolescence. Engaged in interactive learning activities regarding the

loss reactions, experiences, roadblocks, grief stages of these

populations. Also obtained increased awareness of group facilitation

skills and techniques helpful in supporting these children and

adolescence within a group support setting.

. Participated in the centers summer camp, Camp Millie, in June as a

Camp Buddy, where duties will include participating in the days

activities with assigned campers, providing support and encouragement

for the duration of the camp.

. Currently volunteering as a Group Facilitator at Nello's Corner, a bi-

weekly bereavement support group for children ages 6-10.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant at The University of Maine

. Trained and worked under Sandra T. Signmon, Ph.D. Received training

in: psycho-physiological measurements, research ethics, and

questionnaire administration. Duties included: data entry, direct

contact with participants, and coordinating research session

schedules.

Schartel, J.G., Lodis, C., Keller, P., & Sigmon, S.T. (November, 2007).

The roles of anxiety sensitivity and experiential avoidance in predicting

behavioral avoidance and first time panic attacks. Poster presented and

published at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and

Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

AWARDS RECEIVED

. Presidential Academic Achievement Pin, received for maintaining a 3.0

GPA or higher over two consecutive semesters

. Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology, The University of Maine

Chapter

REFERENCES

. Andrew Behrendt, Ph.D. - 215-***-**** Chestnut Hill College, PA,

Professor/Internship Supervisor

. Shawn Blue, Ph.D. - 267-***-**** (cell) or 215-***-**** (work)

Chestnut Hill College, PA, Professor

. Kim Gianitsos, MFT - 610-***-****, Carson Valley Children's

Aid/Norristown Area High School

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