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LCMHCA- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor: License #A16435

National Certified Counselor- Upon completion of my Graduate degree I have been deemed a Nationally Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors, 12/23/2020.

Mental Health Technician- provided direct care to children, adolescents and adult patients with psychiatric disorders, and ensured the safety and well-being of the patients. Provided daily psychoeducational groups to patients, did 15 minute checks, 1:1 as needed, charted on all patients, and was first aid and CPR trained and Crisis Prevention Intervention certified.

Psychiatric Clinician- successfully worked with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings in a locked psychiatric facility. Also, a skilled Residential Counselor with experience on the management of youth mental illness within adolescent treatment group homes. Well versed in CPI Nonviolent Crisis Restraint Training.

Skills-Suicide Risk Assessments, Solution-focused counseling, Superior communication skills, Clinical documentation mastery, Therapeutic expertise, Knowledgeable in electroconvulsive therapy, Psychiatric population familiarity, Suicide precautions expertise, Community resources specialist

Education and Training

Master in Science: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling, Military Culture Specialization, November 2020; Walden University, Baltimore, MD, United States

Bachelor of Arts; Liberal Studies 2002; Westfield State University, Westfield, MA, United States

NCC: National Certified Counselor, #1534279, by NBCC 12/23/2020

LCMHCA: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Couneslor, #A16435

Experience

Brynn Marr Hospital, Jacksonville, NC Mental Health Technician 11/2019 to 10/2020

Provided direct care in 12 hour shifts in a locked psychiatric hospital containing 6 separate units; 2 adult crisis, 2 adolescent crisis, one child crisis, and one adolescent girls residential unit. Charted and recorded information in client files, tracked client movement by time, activity, and destination, and performed daily safety checks of the unit to ensure all windows and doors remained locked and ensure no malfunctions or safety hazards. Provided daily psychoeducational groups on social skills, brainwise, self-care, team building, goals, life skills, and trauma processing, as well as accompanied them to art and recreational therapy.

Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA Psychiatric Clinician 08/2005 to 03/2006

Charted and recorded information in client files, tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients; checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards; quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills; guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.

Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke, MA Psychiatric Clinician 01/2004 to 03/2005

Charted and recorded information in client files; quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose; Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills. Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications and organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking. Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes and guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Led patients in individual and group therapy sessions, and executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies. Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy. Served as a clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders

Tri-County Youth Services, Springfield, MA Residential Counselor 08/2002 to 05/2003

I quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose and documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. I collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services and interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel. I consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications. I organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking. Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.

Omni Health and Fitness Center, Beaufort, SC 07/2012 to 12/2012

Day Care Provider

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, West Springfield, MA 04/2003 to 05/2005

Server, Cocktail Waitress

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Westfield, MA 10/1999 to 05/2002

Server, Bartender

Friendly’s Restaurant, Westfield, MA 10/1995 to 10/1999

Server, Assistant Manager

St. Mary High School, Westfield, MA 09/1997 to 06/1999

Cheerleading Coach

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