Mental Health Support

Yolanda N. Wilson, MA, LPC

Mental Health Counselor

404-***-**** Lawrenceville, GA adhr37@r.postjobfree.com

To manage and deliver support to clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues in conjunction with promoting recovery, symptom reduction increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Being given the opportunity to demonstrate integrity and respect for clients while advocating for appropriate patient care.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent communications skills needed to build immediate rapport with clients.

Ability to assess and triage clients in a mental health crisis.

Ability to work cooperatively with persons across disciplines, both within and outside the agency.

Knowledge of the fundamental principles, methods and theories of psychology, as well as the relationship of substance abuse to depression, suicide, and violence

Document client information in a timely and accurate manner.

Assisting patients and family members with referrals, benefits and support resources.

EDUCATION

Liberty University M.A. in Professional Counseling May 2017

Luther Rice College and Seminary B.A. in Religion in Biblical Counseling May 2013

CERTIFICATION

Licensed Professional Counseling LPC011856 October 2020

Sign Language Certificate, University of Georgia/Continuing Education May 2015

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member of License Professional Counselors of Georgia

Member of American Association of Christian Counselors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contact Center Clinician; October 2018-Present

Behavioral Health Link; Atlanta, GA

Conduct telephonic interviews to determine the caller's needs and link the caller to applicable services

Provide initial contact for triage by screening and assessing individual callers during assigned shift

Conduct suicide risk assessment on all callers to determine what level of intervention is needed

Complete appropriate documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures

Utilize solution-focused brief therapy and crisis intervention techniques to effectively counsel and provide services to individuals who are in a state of crisis

Primary Therapist; May 2017-Sept. 2018

Wellspring Life Solutions; Gainesville, GA

Counseled children and adolescent clients

Developed case notes in ShareNote system after each client

Developed treatment plans

Conducted assessments/in-takes

Yolanda N. Wilson, MA, APC

Mental Health Counselor

404-***-**** Lawrenceville, GA adhr37@r.postjobfree.com

Developed discharge summaries

Maintained confidentiality of all client records

Internship Student; May 2017-Sept. 2018

Wellspring Life Solutions; Gainesville, GA

Counseled children, adolescent and adult clients

Developed case notes in ShareNote system after each client

Developed treatment plans

Conducted assessments/in-takes

Developed discharge summaries

Maintained confidentiality of all client records

Practicum Student; January 2013-May 2013

Healing Grace Ministries International; Houshton, GA

Counseled clients under the supervision of a supervisor

Developed case notes after each client

Scheduled client appointments

Maintained confidentiality of all client records

Practicum Student; January 2015-April 2015

Advanced Therapeutic Concepts, Inc.; Norcross, Ga

Counseled children and adolescent clients

Developed case notes in ShareNote system after each client

Developed treatment plans

Conducted assessments/in-takes

Developed discharge summaries

Maintained confidentiality of all client records

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Outlook; Blackboard, Learning Management System; ShareNote System;

REFERENCES

References available upon request

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