Joseph L. August M.A.

**** ***** ******

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

abnf5i@r.postjobfree.com

941-***-****

January 26, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

I am seeking the full-time Clinical Therapist position in the Port Charlotte area as advertised on

www.indeed.com. I am a graduate of Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with a Master’s

degree in Counseling Services. I have passed the National Counselor’s Exam.

In my last position, I was working at The Association for the Advancement of Mental Health in Princeton,

NJ as a Partial Care Rehabilitation Counselor, which I did for almost six years. I have nine years

experience in the mental health field including work in group homes and psychiatric hospitals. I am also

a published author.

My article, Applying stage-wise treatment to a mixed-stage co-occurring disorders group was published in the American

Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 2007, 10 (2). I also gave a presentation on the subject at the annual conference of the

New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies Inc. in April 2008.

Enclosed is my resume for your review. Should you have further questions you can call me on my cell

phone 941-***-****, or send me an email at abnf5i@r.postjobfree.com

I hope that my resume will merit your kind consideration as I seek employment in the Port Charlotte

area.

Sincerely,

Joseph L. August M.A.

Joseph L. August M.A.

3458 Faith Street Phone: 941-***-****

Port Charlotte, FL 33952 abnf5i@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective: Obtain a position as a Clinical Therapist

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Education: RIDER UNIVERSITY – Master of Arts in Counseling Services – May 2009

GPA – 3.9

GRACE COLLEGE - Bachelors of Science - Cum Laude - 1991

Major – Psychology

Trainings: Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to PTSD 6 Hours

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Groups 5 Hours

Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment 30 Hours

Motivational Interviewing Training Videos 6 Hours

Motivational Interviewing & Illness Management 7 Hours

The Psychology of Addiction 5 Hours

Motivational Interviewing with Dual Disordered Clients 3 Hours

Mental Health & Addiction: The Integration of Services... 3 Hours

Partnership for Employment Success 3 Hours

Social Skills Training for Group Leaders 1 Hour

Family Counseling 3 Hours

Family Psycho-Education 3 Hours

Published Article: (2007) Applying Stage-wise Treatment to a Mixed-stage Co-occurring Disorders Group,

American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 10 (2).

Presentation: April 22, 2008 New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies Inc. Annual

Conference. Applying Stage Theory. This workshop reviewed a case study in which

Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing and Illness Management principles were applied

to a mixed-stage co-occurring disorders group.

Internship: THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH - Princeton, NJ

August 2007 – March 2009

Outpatient Therapist

• Provide individual therapy through weekly, 50 minute sessions

Provide diagnoses

Perform initial intake interviews

Write treatment plans

Write progress notes

Administer, score and interpret SF: 36 Health Questionnaire

Work History: RIVERSIDE BEHAVIORAL CENTER – Punta Gorda, FL – Oct. ’09 – Nov. ‘09

Psychiatric Technician

•Chart assigned patients’ progress

Facilitate “wrap-up” group

Monitor unit milieu

Participate in recreation with patients

Assist therapeutic staff with daily management of unit

Confront and restrain patients whose behavior is threatening to others

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH - Princeton, NJ

August 2003 – May 2009

Partial Care Rehabilitation Counselor

• Facilitate Psycho-Social-Educational therapy groups

o Illness Management and Recovery Group

Self-Esteem Group

Anger Management Group

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Social Skills Group

Multi-Family Group

Exercise Group

Music Appreciation Group

• Facilitate Multi-Family Education and Support Group

Provide individual therapy

Write treatment plans

Provide crisis intervention when necessary

Write progress notes and other documentation

Work effectively with interdisciplinary therapeutic team

Supervise food-prep and clean up

• Consistently treat clients with dignity and respect

• Conduct community meetings

Accompany clients on outings

SERV BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS - Trenton, NJ - April 2003 –August 2003

Residential Counselor - West Windsor Group Home

•Assist clients in the development of Daily Living Activities

Supervise clients taking medications and document

Engage in medication education

Perform weekly med counts

Teach clients social skills and encourage socialization

Utilize active and empathetic listening

Consistently treat clients with dignity and respect

Provide a positive, affirming and encouraging home environment

Conduct community meetings

Provide documentation: Staff log book, ADL log, Progress Notes

Work effectively with interdisciplinary therapeutic team

Accompany clients on outings, shopping and dining out

RAPHA (Psychiatric Hospital) - Atlanta, GA - 1992

Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric Unit and Addictions Unit

•Process patient admissions

Obtain patient Social Histories

Participate in group therapy as silent-observer

Engage in therapeutic dialog with assigned patients

Chart assigned patients’ progress

Facilitate “wrap-up” group

Monitor unit milieu

Participate in recreation with patients

Assist therapeutic staff with daily management of unit

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