Therapist/ Counselor

Sonja K. Williams

***** ***** **** #****. *******, TX 77070

Cell: 817-***-**** . Email: ***********@*******.***

NATIONAL CERTIFIED COUNSELOR/ LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR INTERN

LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR INTERN

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly energetic, motivated, and compassionate counselor intern with

experience counseling adults, children, and groups. Counseling topics

range from career, mental health, self - esteem, decision making, and goal

setting. Positions of interest include career counseling at a post

secondary education institution, or community health, non- profit setting;

mental health counseling in a county, state, hospital, non-profit, or

treatment facility. Enjoy challenges with proven ability to multitask in a

competitive and fast-paced environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

. Career Counseling

. Group Facilitator/ Leader

. Records Management

. Career Assessment Administration

. Individual Group Counseling

. Report Generation

. Client Assessment/ Evaluation

. DSM-IV-TR Diagnosing

. Treatment Analysis/ Planning

. Data Entry/ Administration

. Continue Care Planning

. Document Research/ Review

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EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

Master of Science, Human Sciences

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Science

Psychology (major), Health (minor)

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, Texas, 73450

License Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern, Texas

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDIVIDUAL/ GROUP COUNSELING AND THERAPY

. Daily interaction with individuals presenting various conditions

including: drug/ alcohol abuse, physical and mental abuse, behavior

disorders, mental illness, and family issues

. Provided individual and family counseling to help reduce the risk of

sexual, physical, emotional abuse, and medical neglect

. Provided counseling to individuals and families with members suffering

from different mental and physical illness

. Facilitated Bailey Buccaneers - group session composed of students

geared towards bullying prevention within the school

. Facilitated ARK (Adults Relating to Kids) - biweekly group comprised

of teachers and the art of relating to students

. Assessed current/ future risk to children by interviewing children,

parents, family members, and others

. Provided professional opinion regarding safety of children and family

before court of law

. Remained abreast of new developments by reviewing case specific

journals/ abstracts

CASE MANAGEMENT

. Participated in multidisciplinary team meeting to go over existing

cases and new cases

. Performed intakes covering life history to gather background

information

. Coordinated services with various community resources and

professionals to assist individuals and families in attaining a

maximum functional level

. Evaluated individual and family needs

. Implemented treatment plans to correspond to individual and family

needs

. Reacted responsibly and accordingly during crisis situations

. Adhered to and demonstrated casework procedures

. Documented and updated case notes (up to and including demographic,

financial, and clinical information)

. Submitted required reports and forms in a timely manner

CAREER COUNSELING

. Administered various career assessments

. Advised enrolled students regarding academic programs and curriculums

. Provided counseling to enrolled students regarding the academic

programs and department requirements for admission of various

universities

. Provided career counseling directed towards identifying and overcoming

potential educational barriers

. Provided coaching and advising through use of effective educational

tools (including campus resources, educational plans, electronic

services)

. Assisted students in identifying the connection between academic

preparation/ education and the working environment

. Evaluated students by a variety of means to measure their progress in

achieving course objectives and informed them in a timely manner of

their progress

. Collaborated with students and staff to provide early intervention

methods

. Provided resume and cover letter writing assistance

. Desegregated career assessment and testing data

. Participated in various on-going campus activities

RAPPORT BUILDING

. Established and maintained positive relationships with individuals,

families, and colleagues, formulating an environment of open

communication and support

. Advocated on behalf of individuals and families

. Mentored new trainees

. Provided supervisory assistance to department members

. Coordinated and lead department meetings

. Coordinated and facilitated professional staff developments

TECHNOLOGY

. Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite

. Proficient in various LMS programs

. Excellent in operating general, office/ clerical equipment

. Exceptional alpha-numeric and ten key data entry

CHRONOLOGY OF WORK EXPERIENCE

Lone Star College System, The Woodlands, Texas

August 2014 - Present

Adjunct Faculty

Spring Independent School District, Spring, TX

August 2008 - June 2013

History Department Chair

Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grade Teacher

Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum I and II

August 2011- May 2012

Practicum Student Counselor Intern

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Houston, TX

April 2005 - April 2008

Case Manager III

REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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