Mental Health Therapist
Resume:
Michell M. McBee
**** ******** **. #***, **********, VA 22315
************@*****.***
CORE COMPETENCIES
Able to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients
Ethically sound and communicates well orally and written
Adept in utilizing an eclectic framework of therapy modalities
Trained and experienced in utilizing the DSM-IV and DSM-V
Competent in psychometric administration, scoring and interpretation
Empathic and demonstrates genuineness and positive regard
Skilled in providing therapy to multicultural and multi diagnoses clientele
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and case management resources
Takes initiative, service oriented, and works well under challenging conditions
Accurately documents progress notes, treatment plans, conduct assessments and discharge plans
Successfully able to work autonomously as well as with an interdisciplinary team
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors 2019
Certified Behavioral Intervention Trainer, Quality Behavior Solutions, Safety-Care 2016
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross 2016
Membership Chi Sigma Iota, National and International Counseling Honor Society 2016
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts, Community Counseling
Argosy University, Washington DC August 2013
Bachelors of Science, Social Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Park University, Quantico, VA May 2010
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRAINING CENTER, FAIRFAX, VA Feb 14-Present
Psychologist I
• Provide and manage psychological treatment services for a caseload of 27 individuals diagnosed with intellectual and
developmental disabilities as well as intensive behavioral and emotional deficiencies.
• Increase accuracy and consistency in data collection by residential staff with training and frequent reliability checks
of records.
• Assess problematic incidents and develop adaptive goal plans to reduce or eliminate maladaptive behaviors.
• Prevent potential health and safety risk for individual having transition difficulties by researching and implementing
alternative safety measures according to state guidelines.
• Present formal, quarterly review and amendments of formal behavior support plans to Special Constituted
Committee.
• Adapt and modify treatment interventions according to functional assessment, reliability data and integrity checks.
• Conduct behavioral consultations and submit reports to senior leadership.
• Administer, score and interpret diagnostic test, psychometric instruments and reinforcement assessments.
• Provide competency-based training to direct support staff on implementing behavioral support programs and data
collection.
• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings to discuss clients holistic care of treatment.
• Collaborate with service provides in order to link clients to community resources.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention skills and ability to access and manage dangerousness to self and others.
• Conduct monthly psychotropic medication review with psychiatrist in order to monitor the impact on clients
functioning and mental status.
• Advocate to families and service providers on behalf of clients regarding their rights and needed services.
• Maintain organized and accurate detailed records for each client according to all governing standards, practices and
laws.
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FREDERICKSBURG COUNSELING SERVICES, FREDERICKSBURG, VA Jan -Aug 2013
Mental Health Counselor, Intern
• Made preliminary or provisional diagnoses using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Developed detailed client centered treatment plans for a diverse caseload of 25 clients with a variety of mental
illnesses and co-occurring disorders under clinical supervision.
• Conducted independent intakes and assessments as well as developed and recommended treatment plans with
consideration given to the nature and severity of the client’s mental health status, environmental factors and other
pertinent factors.
• Developed cooperative relationships with community groups and agencies and assigned primary coordinator to link
clients with appropriate community resources.
• Maintained client records according to governing standards. Ensured records were completed accurately and
comprehensively.
• Conducted individual therapy, facilitated groups and psycho-education classes and provided family treatment.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in motivational interviewing and stages of change as well as evidence and reality
based therapies.
• Treated clients with addictions, trauma, substance abuse, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, attention-related
disorders, eating disorders, family, marital and parenting problems as well as suicidal ideations and combating stress
management.
• Provided education to clients on psychotropic medications.
• Provided consistent risk assessments for harm to self and others.
• Provided crisis stabilization and crisis management
• Assessed clients level of functioning and implemented service plans to reach clients goal attainment.
NORTHERN VIRGINA JUVENILE DETENTION HOME, ALEXANDRIA, VA Aug-Dec 2012
Juvenile Mental Health Counselor, Intern-Practicum Student
• Performed comprehensive evaluations for individuals who were court ordered to treatment.
• Conducted individual and facilitated group therapy to adolescent clients to support recidivism.
• Developed and implemented financial psychosocial curriculum for detainees which was integrated into the facilities
educational plan.
• Met with families, probation officers, law enforcement and officers of the court in order to exchange vital
information concerning the process of the detainee’s treatment and progress.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FALLS CHURCH, VA Sept 06-Feb 2014
General and Special Education Teacher
• Commended by administration for developing and implementing mentorship program for students of deployed
military families.
• Acknowledged by colleagues and staff for dedication, reliability and effectiveness with the students.
• Able to build positive and genuine rapport with students to include at risk teens and affect change.
• Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Administered standardized test to students.
• Developed and implemented strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
• Employed special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and
perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• Counseled students to encourage adjustments to problematic behavior.
• Conferred with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic
problems.
UNITED STATES ARMY, FORT BRAGG, NC Mar 1992-June 2009
Light Wheel Mechanic, Master Sergeant
• Honorably discharged and decorated service member.
• Received multiple awards to include, Army Accommodation, Good Conduct and Meritorious Service Awards.
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• Handled the maintenance and repair of light and heavy tactical vehicles and select armored vehicles.
• Responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and
associated items.
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