Mental Health Information
Resume:
Erin E. Lutjens
*** ********* ******, ********** ** 95832
************@*****.***
Career Objective: To find a full-time position that will allow me to use my extensive knowledge of psychology and mental health to benefit the community.
Employment Experience
Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) Brentwood, California 06/2013 – 05/2015
Director
Developed local chapter of Divorce Care for Kids, a nonprofit, community organization which provides free counseling services for children under twelve who are currently undergoing parental separation. Successfully launched and managed a team of four employees, along with the budget, location, and registration of children. Extensive experience with adults, children, and managerial offices, as well as California State laws in regard to non-profit organizations and child care.
Royal Family Kids Camp, Brentwood, California 01/2012 - 2016 Photography Department Leader, Special Services
Photographer for non-profit organization that specialized in the treatment of foster children. Responsible for taking, printing, and organizing photo-booklets for each child. Knowledge of photography equipment. Knowledge of book printing processes as well as assembly Special Services requires identifying needs among children and counselors Supplying clothes, toiletries, and other necessities to children Supplying compassionate, emotional support to counselors.
Open Table Preschool, Walnut Creek, California 07/2014 – 09/2015
Educator
Developed, submit and implement weekly age and curriculum specific lesson plans. Assess developmental needs of the children and cater for them. Developing a child’s curiosity and knowledge. Abiding by all local regulations as well as safety protocols. Building relationships with parents. Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of the children. Completing all required paperwork
Empower Yolo, Woodland, California 10/15 – 6/2016
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate
Answer crisis line to console and give information to those currently experiencing a crisis. Dispensing medication. Engaging in conversations with victims and survivors about the healing process. Providing clients with information about society re-entry including benefits, education, childcare, and housing. Lock down shelter at night and maintain watchful eye on the premise for unwanted activity. Provide crisis intervention between clients.
Talk About Change, Davis, California 07/2015 – Present
Director, Speaker
Worked with National Alliance of Mental Illness to develop age-appropriate curriculum to inform and educate 13-15-year old’s about various mental illnesses. Maintaining curriculum, finding volunteers to speak in classes, and provided material to children. Personally present hour long discussion of bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and stigma. Arranges meetings for volunteers and organizes transport to schools. Work with teachers on identifying potential symptoms of mental illnesses in students.
Safe Harbor Crisis House, Woodland, California 06/2016-Present
Mental Health Worker II
Conduct intake of potential and appropriate clients at various hospitals. Medication dispersion and documentation. Taking notes during meeting with psychiatrist about medication changes and goals. Transporting clients to necessary appointments. Make appointments for clients when necessary. Searching and inventorying belongings and removing potentially dangerous of prohibited material. Explaining rules and conditions of stay to client and visitors. Documentation of progress, daily mental status exams, and health records. Leading therapy groups and check-ins. Engaging with clients about recovery processes and listening to clients concerns and struggles. Crisis intervention between clients. Handling interactions with police and medical teams during crisis. Following HIPPA guidelines. Advising doctors on clients fitness to leave treatment.
Education
University of California, Davis: Bachelors in Psychology (projected graduation date, June 12th, 2017)
California licensed peer counselor in sexual assault and domestic violence
Trained Mental Health Worker II
Training in non-violent crisis intervention strategies
Attended conferences on topics including (but not limited to): Domestic violence, behavioral health issues in adults, building the therapeutic relationship, Dialectical therapy, substance use in the family, and blood borne pathogens.
Certified in Engaging Communities in Primary Prevention by the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
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