Tamera J. Bankston

***** ****** ***. ****** ****, MO 64134

Phone: (816) 665- 0466

E-mail: acxj7l@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Counseling services professional with over ten years of experience assisting children and adults with special needs including life skills, coaching and drug treatment counseling. Education

2014 Master of Counseling and Therapy

Webster University, Kansas City, MO

2002 Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Psychology University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO

Extracurricular activities focused on leadership and psychology special interest groups Career History

2013- present

2013- 2014

2012-2014

Mental Health Technician, Research Psychiatric Center, Kansas City, MO Under direction of RN, Team Charge Nurse, Unit Manager or Medical Staff provides nursing care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients in psychiatric hospital and participates in treatment programs.

Social Worker, Intern

Completed bio- psychosocial, individualized treatment plans, and individual counseling with patients.

Established contacts to patients outside support system to obtain more insight to best help patients and to secure a safe discharge plan.

Facilitated psycho educational groups with patients. Team Member, LINC, Kansas City, MO

Support development of daily lesson plans

Assist children in working together to achieve positive conflict resolutions

Create and maintain a safe and respectful environment for children

Follow the Basic “Big Six” Expectations for School-Age Care Programs 2007- 2012 Home Health Aide, Comfort Keepers, Kansas City, MO

Provide personal care and supportive services to client

Offer client assistance with daily living activities

Assist client with nutritional needs

Provide light housekeeping support

2006 – 2008 Community Support Worker, Rediscover, Kansas City, MO

Counseled recovering addicts on probation and parole

Provided clients with assistance in handling business and life affairs

Facilitated client support groups

Administered drug screens

2001 – 2005 Youth Care Worker, The Bridge Home for Children, Kansas City, MO

Mentored and counseled disadvantaged and at-risk youth

Planned and facilitated educational group sessions

Provided life coaching and guidance

Coordinated activities that exposed youth to invaluable community resources Skills

Successfully assist adults with special needs

Knowledge of best practices when working with youth

Experience with diverse range of clients and treatment environments

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Previous certification in medication administration

Quickly adapt to changing client needs and adjust treatment accordingly

References

Reem Abeidoh Senior Emerging Media Manager – Microsoft (314) 397- 9234 Terah Fox Communications Consultant – Fleishman-Hillard 314-***-****

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