Mental Health Management

pamela little

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ***** **.

City: lyman

State: SC

Zip: 29365

Country: USA

Phone: 864-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $31,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

AAAA c Computer proficiency in MS Windows XP/7, MS Office Suite, Internet AAAA c Team player with an intuitive nature AAAA c Superb communication (written/verbal) leadership skills Problem Solving

Educational Background:

Bachelors Degree, Art Therapy

Converse College, 01/2008 - 05/2011

Spartanburg, SC

Associate Degree, General Studies

Horry-Georgetown Technical College, 08/2003 - 05/2005

Conway, SC

Job History / Details:

PAMELA ASHLEIGH LITTLE

431 Inman Road Lyman, SC 29365 864-***-**** *********@********.***

PROFILE: MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ~ ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR ~ TEAM LEADER

Advocate for challenged individuals with experience working with diverse populations and cases

Experienced Mental Health Counselor equipped with the industry knowledge and leadership skills required to serve as a Counselor, Supervisor, or Team Leader.

Devoted to the field of Counseling and Psychotherapy; interacts well with clients, family members, and professionals from supportive agencies and associations to achieve desired outcomes.

Superb communication (written/verbal) and presentation skills.

Computer proficiency in MS Windows XP/7, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and SPSS.

Team player with an intuitive nature; excel in assessing, defining, and recording confidential information for optimal case management services.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Individual & Group Counseling Team Leadership Program Management Project Management

Reviewing & Assessing Recording & Reporting Crisis Intervention Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Well Being Communications & Presentations

RELATED EXPERIENCE

GENERATIONS GROUP HOMES, PATHWAYS PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY, FOUNTAIN INN, SC

Mental Health Counselor II (2/2012 - 10/2012)

Worked with adolescent boys who had sexually offended or were afflicted by mental disorders. Assessed and counseled individuals and groups, applied treatment plans, and recorded case progress notes. Incorporated art therapy interventions into therapeutic sessions.

* Demonstrated a calm, caring demeanor at all times and utilized available resources to achieve desired outcomes.

* Managed multiple residents and upheld all policies and procedures for safety and security of staff and offenders.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5, SPARTANBURG, SC

Substitute Teacher (8/2011 - 11/2011)

Instructed Elementary and Middle School students from all grade levels in assigned subject matter. Applied regularly scheduled lesson plans and programs in absence of regular teacher. Administered tests and exams, and provided overall classroom management.

* Demonstrated adaptability to meet needs of classroom and students in a variety of instructional settings.

MCCARTHY TESZLER SCHOOL, SPARTANBURG, SC

Intern/Volunteer (8/2010 - 5/2011)

Practiced art therapy with students at public school for children with special needs such as downs syndrome and autism. Shadowed various teachers and guidance counselor and participated in educational plans, programs, and art therapy projects.

* Interacted with children on their level and demonstrated a high level of maturity and responsibility to achieve desired outcomes.

EDUCATION

BA in Art Therapy; Minor in Psychology, Areas of Specialization: Painting and Sculpture, Converse College

Professional Development:

Spartanburg Regional Hospital System, -United We Stand...Putting the Pieces Together, An Interpersonal Violence Conference, 2010

AFFILIATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

* Exhibitions displayed at Converse College, Milliken Art Gallery, Spartanburg, SC; Senior Show, 2011; Times-News, Burlington, NC Newspaper, 2009; Greenville Technical College, Sculpture Student Exhibition, 2007; 3-D Design Student Exhibition, 2006; Spartanburg Arts Center; and District Five Student Exhibition, 2003.

* Private collections at Converse College, Dept. of Art and Design Alumnae Permanent Collection and Times-News, Burlington, NC.

* Member of American Art Therapy Association, 2010-Present.

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