Mental Health Services

Alicia Caldwell

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Home: 803-***-**** Cell: 803-***-****

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Professional Summary

Personable and proactive Counselor focused on building positive rapport with a diverse range of

clients. Critical thinker who thrives under pressure.

Skil l Hi ghl ights

DSM-IV knowledge Family therapy

Group behavior and dynamics Clinical documentation

Sound judgment Compassionate

Addictions specialist Certified Addictions Counselor (CACI-P)

Case planning Suicide risk assessments

Accomplishments

Assisted more than 50 clients in obtaining education and employment

Effectively managed caseloads of more than 70 clients at any given time.

Professional Experience

Fairfield Behavioral Health Services December 2010 to J anuary 2014

Clinical Counselor

Winnsboro, SC

Conducted crisis counseling.

Interviewed and assessed new clients each week.

Worked with clients with co-occurring disorders.

Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.

Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions.

Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social and emotional problems

caused by substance abuse.

Communicated with local agencies, schools, churches, courts and employers regarding client

involvement and attendance in programs.

Led group therapy sessions.

Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.

Cultivated positive relationships with other mental health professionals, programs and associations.

Reach Family Counseling Services August 2008 to December 2010

Counselor

Columbia, SC

Charted and recorded information in client files.

Effectively managed time and caseloads.

Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of

treatment plans.

Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional

coping skills and functional living skills.

Education and Training

Walden University(Still Enrolled) 2017

Ph.D.: Teaching Psychology

Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling

Webster University 2010

Master of Arts : Community Counseling

Columbia, SC, U nited States

Psychology and Sociology coursework

Claflin University 2008

Bachelor of Arts : S ociology

Orangeburg, SC, U nited States

Graduated with honors.

Counseling and Psychology Classes.

Early Childhood Classes.

References

Marlene Williams

Lead Counselor

Office: 803-***-**** ext. 14 Cell: 803-***-****

(former lead counselor)

Margarite McCain

Treatment Director

Office: 803-***-**** ext. 13 Cell: 803-***-****

(former supervisor)

Shane Brown

Educator

Cell: 843-***-**** House: 843-***-****

(colleague )

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