Mental Health Training

F elicite Q. Ch ristian

**** ****** ****** **** • Sinking Spring, PA • 19608 • 610-***-**** •

********.*********@*****.***

Dear Sir/ Madam:

I am hopeful that after reading my résumé you will agree that my qualifications amply

demonstrate that I have the experience and ability that will be an asset to your organization. It is

my firm belief that the welfare of all individuals is an important attribute when dealing with

multicultural and diverse populations. My myriad years working with individuals in the

education field and also in human services will exemplify me as an excellent candidate for a

Human Services / Mental Health position.

Specifically I would bring:

Twelve years of experience in the field of education. Two of those years working with

BED (Behavioral Emotional Disturbed) adolescents.

Two years working in the mental health field with children, teens and adults.

Facilitating individual and group therapy for teens and adults. The sessions were utilized

to help clients develop interpersonal and social skills.

Three years as a Victims Advocate, Court Advocate and Sexual Assault Coordinator.

Assisted clients with writing domestic violence restraining orders.

Presented restraining orders to a judge, attended court and supported victims of

domestic violence during court hearings.

Volunteer and Coordinator in Sexual Assault cases. Assisted Sexual Assault Nurse

Examiners in hospital when called upon. Offered the victims support, compassion, and

information on the shelter’s services.

Extensive years of studying, training and developing my expertise in working with

individuals in any capacity that was available.

Throughout my career, I have always worked diligently and carried out my responsibilities. I am

a person of integrity, and can be counted on to get the job done.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I hope to speak with you soon.

Sincerely,

Ms. Felicite Q. Christian, MAPC

Ms. Felicite Q. Christian, MAPC

Felicite Q. Ch ristian

2865 Wilson School Lane • Sinking Spring, PA • 19608 • 610-***-**** •

********.*********@*****.***

O bjective

It is my aspiration to continue working in an Educational or Human Service related field.

Qualifications

Create statistical reports using Excel spreadsheets and monthly reports. Trained staff in

the use of the Osnium Database, which collects information on domestic violence, sexual

assault, displaced homemakers and their children.

Case Management.

Conducted weekly domestic violence group sessions for women and preteens and also

conducted presentations on domestic violence and sexual assault.

Taught displaced homemakers computer use, job search and ways to improve their lives.

Worked in the field of education for twelve years; two of those years were spent working

with BED (Behavioral Emotional Disturbed) children in a self-contained classroom.

Mentored clients of all ages with emotional and mental disorders; provided service notes,

guidance, motivation, encouragement, and assisted individuals in developing a positive

self-image; focused on anger management issues with teens; assisted in developing

problem-solving skills, communication skills, and academics.

As a Qualified Professional conducted interviews for both children and adults, completed

PCPs (Person-Centered Plans) for clients, ITRs (Inpatient Treatment Reports), NC-

TOPPS (NC- Treatment Outcomes and Program Performance Systems).

Duties consisted of working with Intensive In-Home Therapy for at-risk youth; this form

of therapy focused on the entire family in their homes.

Supervised Associate Professionals and Paraprofessionals.

Assistant facilitator for group therapy involving parents and teens at separate intervals.

Assisted supervisor in conducting Nurturing Parenting classes.

Trained and utilized NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) A&B, Intensive In-Home

Training, Community Support Documentation Training, Mental Health Diagnosis &

Symptoms Training, First Aid, CPR, and Blood Pathogens.

Completed and passed the PRAXIS II Exam: Specialty Area/Guidance Counselor.

Work H istory

December 2009 - March 2013: Victims Advocate and Coordinator for the Rape Crisis Line. The

job description included group sessions for residents, public presentations on Domestic Violence,

Sexual Assault, writing Ex Parte’s (Temporary Restraining Orders), Court Advocate and Case

Management for Domestic Violence clients. Wesley Shelter, Inc., Wilson, NC

June 2007- December 2008: Intern: AP (Associate Professional), and QP (Qualified

Professional); Case Management; Clinical Training I, II, III- Nia Children and Family Services,

Wilson, NC

August 2006 - June 2009: Assistant Teacher in a self-contained BED (Behavioral Emotional

Disturbed: K-5 classroom), Wells Elementary School, Wilson, NC

April 2005 - May 2006: Community Support Worker/Mentor with HSP (Health Service

Personnel), Wilson, NC. * Worked two jobs concurrently for many years.

December 1996- June 2006: Substitute teacher- Grades K-5 (long term), Wilson, NC

Education

August 2003-August 2004: Amridge University, Montgomery, Alabama

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development

August 2004-December 2008: Amridge University, Montgomery, Alabama

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Arts degree in Professional Counseling

P rofessional Membership

ASCA (American School Counselor Association) Scene, NCCADV (North Carolina Coalition

Against Domestic Violence), NCCASA (North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault)

Languages

Limited Spanish- Studied Spanish I, II, III in High School

Awards Received

Nominated for Cambridge Woman of the Year; Won several trophies for Hairstyling.

Volunteer Experience

Tutor 2005-2006 (Pre-K-5). Wesley Shelter/ Sexual Assault 2010-13.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Publishers, Works, Excel, Access, Utilized Webinars, Osnium Database

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