lisa m. curtis

** ****** ******, **********, ** *9401 864-***-**** acp5ls@r.postjobfree.com

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL counselor INTERN

Educated, experienced professional with over 25 years of combined business and counseling experience. Seeking a counseling position in a professional mental health environment which promotes counseling success for a LPC Intern. Experience working with adults, children and families in evidence-based practice. Results focused, self-development oriented, excellent organizational and communication skills.

EDUCATION

M.A., Professional Counseling, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA- December, 2013.

B.S., Marketing, Illinois State University, Normal, IL- 1990

A.S., Business, Lincoln Land Community College- 1988

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE

Account and Clinical Record Management

Client Interviewing

Needs Assessment

Excellent Observation Skills

Group Counseling Facilitation

Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certified

Working knowledge of DSM-IV

Ethical Practice

Experience with Individuals, Families, Children

Crisis Intervention

Excellent Writing and Communication Skills

Highly Organized

Exceptional Client Relation Skills

Skilled in Electronic Data Entry/Record Entry

Motivated professional with a successful record of people-centered skills. Flexible and service-oriented with diverse groups of people. Accustomed to working with sensitive issues and confidential information. Demonstrated history of leadership, motivation, and self-directed organization. Skilled in working under deadline and managing large case load. Excellent at working as part of team as well as independently.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FOOTHILLS ALLIANCE, ANDERSON, SC January – November 2013

Practicum-Internship

Trained in and utilized Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy counseling protocol with successful outcomes

Knowledge of DSM-IV criteria for mental illness assessment

Worked and communicated professionally with members of clinic team as well as independently

Experienced with crisis intervention and identifying psychiatric emergencies

Maintained confidential client records

Worked as co-facilitator for two counseling groups

Counseled adults, children and families

Trained in and utilized assessment tools including PTSD assessment

Received excellent supervisor evaluations

LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIOS, GREENVILLE, SC 1996- 2014

Sales representative

Maintained average of 80 client accounts by providing excellent customer service, building relationships, delivering results, managing time

Managed expense controls/cost reductions

Demonstrated leadership and confidence in work environment

Skilled in interpersonal dynamics and flexibility to diverse personalities

Trained in solutions-focused selling technique

Elevated to position of satellite office leader in 2006

EARLY CAREER

COUNTRY COMPANIES INSURANCE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 1994-1996

Assistant Underwriter

Analyzed information on insurance applications and collaborated with Underwriters to assess risk

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Counseling Association

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