High School Support
Resume:
Candace N. Johnson
Harrisburg Pa **103
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EDUCATION:
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg Pennsylvania: Graduate 05/2014
•Major: Counseling (Mental Health)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Pennsylvania: Graduate 12/2008
•Major: Psychology,
•Minor: Child Development & Family Relations
Kent State University, Kent Ohio, 8/2002 Transferred 8/2004
Major: Psychology
Schenley High School, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
• High School Diploma, 6/2002
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Advanced Field: Pressley Ridge, Adult Outpatient Program -fall 2013
Field II: Roxbury Treatment Center, Adult Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program -Summer 2013
Field I: Roxbury Treatment Center, Adult Inpatient Chemical Dependency Program -spring 2013
Practicum Site: Roxbury Treatment Center, Adult Inpatient Chemical Dependency Program -fall 2012/2013
Graduate Assistantship: Multicultural Student Affairs, fall 2010-spring 2011
Professional Conference: Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference 42nd Annual Conference, "Counseling in a Multicultural World." 10/2010
Pressley Ridge, Full time Adult Outpatient Therapist, Harrisburg Pa: 01/2013
•Provide individual, group and family therapy in a culturally sensitive manner with adherence to professional Code of Ethics, as recommended by treatment team.
•Assess for the appropriate level of clinical care and refer as necessary.
•Conduct comprehensive bio psychosocial evaluations of all clients during the initial treatment phase and include the child/family or adult as active members and participants in treatment planning and implementation.
Roxbury Treatment Center, Adult Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program per diem, Carlisle Pa: 08/2013-01/2014
•Meeting with clients to evaluate their health and substance problem
•Identifying issues and create goals and treatment plans
•Teaching clients coping mechanisms
•Leading group therapy sessions
•Referring clients to support groups
•Setting up aftercare plans
•Meeting with family members and provide guidance and support
The Meadows psychiatric Center (U.C.B.H.), Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS), Chambersburg Pa: 10/2011-8/2013
•One on one treatment plan implementation with behaviorally challenged children/adolescents at home/school or in the community
•Specific interventions to stabilize the child/adolescent, lending support for family efforts with their child/adolescents
•Promoting age appropriate behavior by working with child through modeling, positive feedback and other treatment plan intervention
NHS Northwestern Human Services, Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS), Carlisle Pa: 1/2009-10/2011
One on one treatment plan implementation with behaviorally challenged children/adolescents at home/school or in the community
Specific interventions to stabilize the child/adolescent, lending support for family efforts with their child/adolescents
Promoting age appropriate behavior by working with child through modeling, positive feedback and other treatment plan intervention
Community Guidance Center, Work Study, Indiana Pennsylvania: 8/2008-1/2009
Worked on a one on one basis with assigned clients.
Worked with several Diagnoses such as ODD, ADHD, Depression, etc.
Worked with clients with individual treatment plan.
Worked closely with all members of treatment team in psych rehab.
Completed all clinical progress reports and paperwork.
Big Brothers Big Sister Indiana Pa, Case Manager: 1/2008- 8/2008
Process client and volunteer request for service.
Continuing the process through intake, screening, assessment, determination, mating, match supervision, match closure.
All other pertinent case work in accordance with required standards and procedures and agency policies and procedures.
Big Brothers Big Sister, Work study student Indiana Pennsylvania: 8/2007- 1/2008
Update and maintain client and volunteer files.
Organize and execute the training and volunteers, parents and children.
Assist in agency fund-raisers, agency public relations and agency special projects.
Big Brothers Big Sister, Practicum: Indiana Pennsylvania: 5/2007-8/2007
Six credit practicum, 240 hours.
Assist Executive Director with update and maintaining client and volunteer files.
Match check, goals, action plan and needs Assessments.
Assist in agency fund-raisers, agency public relations and agency special projects.
Update and maintain client and volunteer files.
Walt Disney World College Program Intern: Orlando, Florida: 6/2004- 1/2005
MGM Studios, Mickey’s of Hollywood, Merchantment.
Explore networking opportunities at the Walt Disney World Resorts.
Earned real world experience with a lead in the industry.
Build transferable skills that help build relationships, problem solving, and written and verbal communications.
Member of Professional Organizations:
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society
Certifications/ Insurance
Red Cross First Aid and Infant CPR: 6/2011
FBI, Act 34 & Child Abuse and Criminal Background Clearances
ACA- American Counseling Association
ACTIVITIES COMMNITY SERVICES
AmeriCorps Volunteer, IUP Service Learning: Indiana Pennsylvania: 8/2008
450 hour of Service
Volunteer for the Blood Drive
Panama City Beach Florida: Big Break 2008: 5/8-15
Campus Crusade for Christ's Spring Break conference.
Network with college students and universities from all over the country.
Growing in my walk with God, exploring biblical truths.
Learning how to talk to my friends about my faith.
New Orleans Relief: Spring Break: 3/2007
Served in the Gulf Coast Region with Campus Crusade for Christ.
Jobs included cleaning up City Park, tutoring students.
Gutting and sheet rocking homes, painting schools.
Most importantly, meeting the emotional and spiritual needs of the residents affected by the storm.
Clinical References:
Valarie Fetter-(Supervisor),The Meadows psychiatric Center and Northwestern Human Services
Beth Stevens- (Supervisor),Roxbury Treatment Center
Amy Blum-(Counselor at Roxbury Treatment Center)
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