Mental Health Therapist

Dr. Margaret A. Nelson Phone: 863-***-****

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Lakeland, Florida 33813

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Summary of Qualifications

Interested in working as a Care Coach. I will be a great asset for the program. I bring with me a caring heart for people. I believe I possess the necessary characteristics that make a good employee. I have a good healthy attitude and enjoy making a difference in the lives of others for the good. I’m a kind and gentle hearted person, always endeavoring to make a positive impact. I bring with a warm smile, and a spirit of excellent character.

1999-2006 Substance Abuse Counselor: Worked as a substance abuse counselor for a period of 5 years with people who had substance abuse problems. I provided Treatment, Individual and group counseling and therapy on a weekly basis, dealing with at risk families, and drug screens. Employed for 5 years

Former Employment: Mental Health Counselor: Worked as a Mental Health Therapist with Wisdom for Living, Inc. We contract with Polk County School Board. I was employed for 5 years.

Job Responsibilities: Provided Individual and group counseling with ESE Students within the school system. Worked with Elementary, Middle and High School Students. My obligations were to work with teachers, ESE Staff, and families. I, Provided weekly progress notes and quarterly reports for each student in compliance with Polk County School Board Requirements. Some students were involved with The Juvenile Justice System for other crimes, and behavioral problems.

2006-2011- Mental Health Therapist, for Wisdom for Living, Our company contract with Polk County School Board. Our contract was terminated with the economy crashed. Worked with students during school hours for therapy sessions. Most of the students were ESE students. Met with students on a regular basis, sometimes more than once weekly. Met with staff, and parents to discuss behavioral problems, grades and progress reports.

· I have good communications skills, able to get along with others.

· Flexible Skills, willing to try new things and interested in improving efficiency on assigned task.

· Hard working- and reliable- Excellent attendance record, and punctual.

· 1989-1992 Interim Health Care in Jacksonville, Florida. Worked

With seniors- Performed Baths, Assisted with medicine, Vital Signs and a light lunch.

· 1999-2005- Substance Abuse Counselor- Tri County Humans Services

· 2005-2006 Bowling Green Youth Services- Counselor for Incarcerated youth’s for various crimes.

· Summary of Accomplishments

· Good Organizational skills

· Public speaker

· Public Relations

· Computer Skills

· Author

Graduated- from Jacksonville Theological Seminary

· 1991- Ordained Minister

· 1995-BA, Christian Education

· 1995-1999-BaptistHospital, HHA

· 1996-MA, Christian Psychology

· 1997- Doctorate, Theology

· 1998- Certified Chaplain,

· 1998- Clinical Pastoral Education

.Certified Med-Tech

· 2012- Licensed Christian Marriage and Family Therapist

· 2016-Master of Divinity-ATFS Bible Institute

· DOT- Urine Specimen Collector

· Process Server

· CPE Education

· Domestic Violence Education

. Professional Affiliations

. Notary Public

. Author

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